HBCSE Ph.D in Science Education 2014

HBCSE Ph.D in Science Education 2014

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education- NBCSE Ph.D. Programme in Science Education

HBCSE carries out research and development in education in science, technology and mathematics from primary school up to undergraduate level. This research is informed by current perspectives in cognitive science, developmental psychology, history and philosophy of science and socio-cultural aspects of science and education. Pre-Ph.D. programs in these areas serve to orient students who may enter with varied backgrounds.


Science and maths teachers and educators are welcome to apply. They would spend a minimum of two years at HBCSE to complete their course work and initiate their research work.



Areas of research :

Development of scientific and mathematical thinking in children

Design and technology in the school curriculum

Visual and spatial modes in learning

Socio-cultural and gender factors in learning

Structure and dynamics of knowledge

Environment education

Innovative curricula, laboratories and teaching methods



Eligibility : M.Sc. (in any subject), M.S.W., M.A. (in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Education) or B.Tech./B.E./ M.B.B.S. or equivalent.


Important Dates :

Submission deadline: March 31, 2014

Written test: May 17, 2014

Interview: June 3rd week, 2014

For more information visit : http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/