The Queen Elizabeth Scholarships (QES) fund Indian PhD students to conduct doctoral research in biomedical science at the University of Calcutta. It is open to Indian citizens who are under 35 years of age and fluent in English and/or French. Scholars receive full tuition, books, research equipment, airfare, health insurance, a monthly stipend, and local transport. Under the guidance of Professor Marc Germain and Dr. Urmi Chatterji, selected scholars investigate the role of autophagy in neurodegenerative diseases and cancer.

Applicants must be Indian citizens and hold a master’s degree in a relevant biomedical discipline. They must be under 35 years of age on the date of application. Proficiency in English and/or French is required. No income or marks thresholds are specified on the official page.

Download the application form and guidelines from the University of Calcutta website. Prepare a research proposal, academic transcripts, proof of age, language certificates, and two letters of recommendation. Submit the complete application by the deadline stated on the official QES PDF. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.