Scholarship

The Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) is pleased to notify the list of short listed applicants for the scholarships (fully funded) offered by the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan for the Academic Year 2023-2024. Scholarship is supported through collaborative research between KGUMSB, MoH and RCDC on “Observation Study on CoVID-19 Vaccine Immunogenicity and Reactogenicity” research grant project in Bhutan with support from the Moderna Inc. USA, as detailed below:

Sl. No	Name	CID No	Remarks
PhD in Bioinformatics/Vaccinology– 1 Slot
1	Mr. Sonam Gyeltshen	10605003249
2	Mr. Vishal Chhetri	11214003211
3	Mr. Adeep Mongar	11303002075
MSc/MPH Epidemiology and Biostatistics – 1 Slot
1	Mr. Jigme Tshering	10202000838
2	Ms. Choney Dema	11811002591
3	Ms. Jamyang Choden	10710001163
4	Ms. Ugyen Dema Dorji	11401001861
5	Ms. Kinzang Yangden	11513002540
6	Mr. Pempa	11605001312
7	Ms. Choki Dolkar	10716000737
MSc/MPH Vaccinology/ Bioinformatics (1 slot)
1	Mr. Ragunath Sharma	11202004663
2	Mr. Sonam Jamtsho	10905004921
3	Mr. Sonam Wangchuk	10804000925
4	Mr. Tshewang Dorji	10710000532

Note:

• Names are placed on random order and not based on ranking 

The applicants mentioned above should report to Board Room, KGUMSB with the following documents, for the purpose of verification of the documents:

1. Original academic transcripts and certificates
2. Valid Security Clearance Certificate
3. Valid Audit Clearance Certificate. For those who are not eligible for Audit Clearance, need to submit No Due Certificate/ Letter signed by the Head of the Agency.
4. Citizenship Identity Card – Original
5. No Objection Certificate(NOC) from the employer, if employed and NOC from the concerned ministry (for civil servants)

1. The Selection process will be as per the following schedule:

1. Verification of Original Documents 
2. Time: 10.00 A.M – 12:00 P.M
3. Venue:  Board Room, KGUMSB
4. Date:   6^th December 2023 

• Presentation 
• Time: 9:00 A.M  onwards
• Venue: Board Room, KGUMSB
• Date:   7^th December 2023 
• The scenario/topic will be given on the spot
• Time allotment as follows: 
• One hour – For preparation of presentation 
• 10 minutes – Presentation 
• 15 minutes – Question and Answer Round (Viva Voce included)
• Viva Voce 
• Time: 10: 00 A.M  onwards
• Venue: Board Room, KGUMSB 
• Date:   7^th December 2023 
• Viva voce will be assessed out of 100 marks 

• Final calculation of marks (100%): 
• Academic Marks will be assessed out of 30%
• Shortlisting marks will be assessed out of 20%
• Presentation and Viva voce will be assessed out of 50%

Conditions: 

• An applicant must secure a minimum of 50% in the final markings to qualify for the scholarship
• The KGUMSB shall not be responsible to seek admissions. The selected candidate should seek admissions from the reputed Universities offering the courses.
• The selected candidates should inform KGUMSB about the admission within twelve months of scholarship being granted, after which it will be considered cancelled.
• The stipend and any other allowances shall be as per the RGoB rules and regulations. If the grantee is absent from the University for more than a month, the scholarship shall be suspended for that period. 
• The selected candidate will have to sign an undertaking with the KGUMSB before their departure
• The selected candidate, after the study period may have to assist the KGUMSB, wherever required. 

An applicant shall be disqualified from appearing in the selection process if he/she fails to furnish testimonials as required above during the time of verification and the scholarship offer will be allotted to the immediate next applicant.

For further information or clarification please contact Ms. Anjana Pradhan at +975-02-328999/328990/328997(extension: 124) during office hours. 

                   Sd/-

(Dr. Kuenzang Chhezom)

           Registrar