NISER Ph.D Program December 2010

NISER Ph.D Program December 2010

NISER Ph.D. Program scheduled to commence from December' 2010 in the following schools of basic sciences at NISER, Bhubaneswar:
1. School of Biological Sciences
2. School of Chemical Sciences
3. School of Mathematical Sciences


Eligibility

1. Age: Not more than 28 years on December 01, 2010 (Born on/after December, 1982)

Stream and Minimum Educational Qualifications

* Biological Sciences
60% in Masters in any branches of Biology, life sciences and bioinformatics. Student with masters in any branches of natural or computer sciences with interest in pursuing career in biology

* Chemical Sciences
60% in M. Sc. Or equivalent degree in Chemistry, Physics, Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry, Material Science, any one of the subject.

* Mathematical Sciences
60% in M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics

3. Candidates should have qualified the CSIR-NET/GATE/ NBHM or equivalent examination valid for the current year in the relevant area of research. UGC-CSIR JRF qualified candidates can avail the fellowship directly from UGC or CSIR, whereas, students selected for Ph.D. program based on GATE scores, are eligible for financial aid (Assistantship / Fellowship) from NISER, Bhubaneswar as prevailing
in DAE.

4. The selected students who opt for the Fellowship from NISER will be given Rs. 16,000/- for first 2 years , which will subsequently be enhanced to Rs. 18,000/- for remaining 2 years, subject to the condition that he/she fulfills all the requirements of the Institute that will be stipulated from time to time.

Selection Procedure
The selection committee of the respective school short-lists the candidates among those who meet the minimum educational qualifications and satisfy additional criteria which each school may set as deemed necessary.
The short-listed candidates will be called for an interview, supplemented by a written test if necessary, for the admission. All candidates called for the Test / Interview will be paid to and fro single, second-sleeper class railway fare by the shortest route from their place of residence to the Institute / venue of the Test /Interview. They have to produce evidence (railway ticket) in support of their claim.
Based on the academic record and the performance of the candidates in the selection process, the selection committee of the school will recommend candidates to the Chairman, Academic Council for admission to the Ph.D. program.

To Apply
The application form is available free of cost and can be downloaded from http://niser.ac.in (this file: page 4-7) Else, the form can be obtained by post, or in person, from the Academic Section, NISER Bhubaneswar, (for postal address see below). In case of request by post, please enclose a self-addressed envelope (A4 size, 21 cm X 30 cm) affixed with postage stamps of Rs. 25/-
Candidates intending to apply for more than one program should use separate application form for each program with appropriate enclosures.
• Fill-in the application form completely. Incomplete application form will be rejected. The application form can either be typed or hand-written.
• NISER does not demand any admission/entrance fee from the candidates who apply for Ph.D program. It is free.
• Send only attested copies of all supporting documents (mark sheets, certificates, age proof, caste certificate, etc.)
• Enclose two letters of reference. The copy of the reference letter is available in NISER Website.
• Send the filled-in application forms with all enclosures to the address mentioned below or e-mail the scanned copies of complete application form duly filled in all respect to adminofficer_iii@niser.ac.in

Important dates:
Postal requests for application Forms : October, 11, 2010
To submit the filled-in application form : November, 8, 2010
Test/Interview will be held between November, 30 to December, 3.

Address for communication and more details:

Administrative Officer-III (Academic & Student Affairs)
National Institute of Science Education and Research
Institute of Physics Campus
P.O. Sainik School
Bhubaneswar - 751005
Orissa

For more information visit-: http://niser.ac.in/