Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
An award, valued at a minimum of $1,500, will be awarded to a graduate student registered full time in the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts who demonstrates academic excellence and financial need. Preference will be given to international doctoral students. If no suitable candidates are found, then the award can be given to international master's students, domestic doctoral or domestic master's students. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate an interest in economic theory or econometrics and to students who had previously been living in India. Interested students are to apply using the Graduate Student Award Application form found online and provide a written statement specifying how they meet the criteria.
Applications are to be submitted to Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, Needles Hall by February 1. Final selection will be made by the Chair and Associate Chair/Graduate Officer in the Department of Economics.
This award is made possible by a donation from Prof. Sukesh and Mrs. Nandita Ghosh in honour of Prof. Ghosh's late uncle and aunt, Nihar and Mina Bose.
The value and/or number of Awards may change from year to year.
Manager, Graduate Financial Aid and Awards Programs in Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)
Needles Hall, second floor, room 2201
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