In Country Scholarship Announcement

Jun 18, 2025 | News and Announcements

The Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB), is pleased to announce the availability of in-country scholarship (fully funded) for 2025 intake, as detailed below:

Course Name: MD in Acupuncture in Moxibustion 

Course Date: 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028

Training Institute: Faculty of Traditional Medicine, KGUMSB.

Place: KGUMSB, Thimphu, Bhutan

Funding Modalities: a. Tuition fee waiver

                                b. Study leave with pay 

                                c.  Stipend and other allowances as per financial rules

Funding Agency: Faculty of Traditional Medicine, KGUMSB

Mode of Study: Full-time

Slot: 1

This is ONLY for the full-time faculty members of Faculty of Traditional Medicine (FoTM), KGUMSB. The terms and conditions stated under Long Term Training in the Condition of Services – 2025 shall be followed. 

Eligibility:

Employee shall be eligible for long term training, if he/she:

  1. Is a Bhutanese citizen;
  2. Is a Regular employee of the University;
  3. Is less than or equal to 50 years of age at the point of application;
  4. Relevant to the current position of work;

Disqualification:

An employee shall not be eligible for long-term training when:

  1. His scholarship granted previously was terminated by the university/institutes/granter for violation of training and/or other related rules and regulations;
  2. He has been nominated/short-listed for another training program, pending the declaration of result;
  3. Not directly relevant to the current post/profession;
  4. Discontinued previously a training program with reasons within his/her control;
  5. An employee is on contract, EOL and Secondment;
  6. To pursue more than one LTT of the same level/degree;
  7. He fails the drug test;
  8. He has not completed the training gap requirement after availing STT/LTT;
  9. Adverse record or convicted by court of law for criminal offences.

Interested applicants from FoTM, KGUMSB may kindly submit the following documents to the HR Section – Office of the President, by 30th June 2025 (5PM) along with the following documents: 

  1. Inservice Training Form (As per the CoS – 2025) 
  2. A copy of Class XII and Degree Certificates and Transcripts 
  3. CV (Contact Details, Detailed information about the qualification history, service history and training details) 
  4. English Language Proficiency Certificate (issued by BCSEA)
  5. Performance Rating  
  6. Recommendation Letter from the Head of the Faculty/Office
  7. Security Clearance Certificate (Valid and copy)
  8. Audit Clearance Certificate (Valid and copy)
  9. A copy of Bhutanese Citizenship Identity Card
  10. A copy of Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a competent RGoB medical doctor

Note:

The shortlisted candidates will be informed about the selection process through email. 

For further information or clarification please contact Chief HR Officer or mail at anjanahro@kgumsb.edu.bt during office hours

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(Dr. Kuenzang Chhezom)

  Offtg. President