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What is EkoAward ?

EkoAward is a scheme designed by Dr.Prasad Modak for students pursuing careers in the field of Environmental Management.Its objective is to complement the ongoing postgraduate level programmes in environmental management.The goal is to make students more competent, distinct and spirited to put modern concepts of environmental management into practice.

EkoAwards are supported by the Environmental Management Centre. 

What are the resources available to an EkoAwardee ?

• A one time book grant for purchasing select books
• Paid internship of 8 weeks with EMC and/or with its partner organizations
• Mentor support for the research project undertaken in association with college/university faculty
• Counseling for higher education abroad and/or towards securing jobs
• Two free e-learning courses on Ekonnect –  EMC’s interactive web portal (www.ekonnect.net)
• Free registration for a 4 day long Finishing School held at various locations in India 

Who are eligible to apply?

Doctoral / Post Graduate / Post graduate diploma students of first year and second year, currently pursuing any specialization in environmental science, engineering, policy, economics, management and planning from an Indian college / university, are eligible to apply. 

When are applications to be submitted?

Applications can be submitted by 31st May 2009 .EkoAwards are announced by 5th June 2009. 

How to apply ?

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, statement of purpose,  abstract  of  proposed / ongoing  research  and  two letters of recommendation.

Applications are reviewed by EMC and its Advisory Board comprising eminent persons representing Education, Policy and Regulatory bodies, Financing institutions and the Industry.
A maximum of 10 EkoAwards are announced for each year. 

Advisory board members :

Deepak Kantawala,  
Ex-President, Indian Environmental Association

Prasad Modak,  
Partner, Environmental Management Centre, Ex-Professor, Centre for Environmental Science and Engg, IIT, Bombay

L Ramakrishnan, FIEMA, C Env 
Regional Environmental Coordinator, BU:Lamps, Philips Lighting, Asia Pacific Region

Hari Sankaran,  
Managing Director, Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Ltd

Paritosh Tyagi,  
Ex-Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi

Whom to contact for further details ?
Dr.Prasad Modak
Environmental Management Centre,
Royal Industrial Estate,A 25, 2nd gloor,Naigaon Cross Road,
Wadala Mumbai-400031

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Tel No : 91 22 2414 7851/2410 8255

 
 

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