The "Sandwich Model" multi-phase scheme offers the applicant to carry out his research in India and Germany under the supervision of an Indian/Germany under the supervision of an Indian/German Guide according to previously drafted schedule.

The research stay in Germany is not limited to a single visit; the fellowship holder could either complete his research at a German university/institute in one stage or carry out part of the work there, return to his home institute to continue the work and later visit Germany again; visit of Indian supervisor to the German University/ Institute for consultation while the Ph.D. candidates are working there; visit of the German Guide to India for consultation.

Qualifications: Uniformly good academic record with 60 percent marks at Master's degree in the subject/related field. Candidates from the fields of Sociology and Economics should possess adequate knowledge of German language. (Conversion formula should be given where grades have been awarded).

Experience: Two years consecutive teaching/research/Practical training after obtaining the prescribed qualification. M.Phil. degree is counted as one year's experience. Preference is given to candidates having contacts with German Professors/placements at the German institutes. Letters from German Scientists/Professors confirming that the proposed research could be carried out at their institutes are required to be furnished. Additional Requirements: Sufficient knowledge about Germany.