TIFR Visiting Students' Research Programme 2014

TIFR Visiting Students' Research Programme 2014

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research- TIFR conducts annual summer programmes 2014 in which talented students are introduced to research activities in the areas of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics.

The Visiting Students' Research Programme (VSRP-2014) will be held at TIFR, Mumbai during the period May 12 to July 9, 2014.

VSRP for Mathematics will be held from June 9 - July 9, 2014


Eligibility:

Physics/Chemistry : Pre-final year students of M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech.

Biology : Pre-final year students of M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. Students doing M.Pharm., Medicine/Engineering will be also be considered.

Mathematics: Pre-final and final year students of M.A./M.Sc./M-Stat./B.Tech. Exceptionally bright pre-final and final year students of B.Sc./B.Stat./B.Math. will also be considered.

Computer & Systems Sciences : Pre-final year students of B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. / M.C.A. / M.E. / M.Tech.

Last date for application : For Maths - February 16, 2014

For all other subjects - January 21, 2014

Apply online on TIFR website given below

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

TIFR Graduate Programme GS 2014

TIFR Graduate Programme GS 2014

Tate Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, invites applications for admission to its M.Sc., Integrated M.Sc+Ph.D and Ph.D graduate programs commencing in 2014 through GS 2014

The Graduate Programme at TIFR is classified into the following Subjects - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability) and Science Education. It is conducted at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR.


TIFR Graduate Programs :

Mathematics (Ph.d. and Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. Programs)
♦School of Mathematics, TIFR Mumbai - http://www.math.tifr.res.in - only Ph.d. program.
♦Centre for Applicable Mathematics (CAM), Bengaluru - http://math.tifrbng.res.in - Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programs in Applicable Mathematics.

Physics (Ph.d. and Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. Programs)
♦Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics
♦Department of Condensed Matter Physics & Materials Science
♦Department of High Energy Physics
♦Department of Nuclear & Atomic Physics
♦Department of Theoretical Physics
All above at TIFR, Mumbai Campus - http://www.tifr.res.in/~sbp

♦National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune - http://ncra.tifr.res.in
♦TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad - (http://www.tifrh.res.in) : Theoretical and experimental activities in physical, chemical, biological and engineering sciences within and across disciplines.
International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (http://www.icts.res.in): Activities in all theoretical sciences.

Students applying for Physics also have the option to be considered for India-based Nueutrino Observatory (INO).
For more details on INO please see http://www.ino.tifr.res.in
The option can be indicated at the time of registration of application.

Chemistry (Ph.D. Program)
♦Department of Chemical Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai - http://www.tifr.res.in/~dcs
♦TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad - http://www.tifrh.res.in

Biology (Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D., M.Sc. and M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation Programs)
♦Department of Biological Sciences, TIFR, Mumbai - http://www.tifr.res.in/~dbs
♦National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru (http://www.ncbs.res.in) only Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.d. and M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation programs.
♦TIFR Centre for Interdisciplinary Sciences (TCIS), Hyderabad (http://www.tifrh.res.in)

FAQ for Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. Programs in Biology

Computer & Systems Sciences (including Communcations and Applied Probability) - Ph.D. program
♦School of Technology & Computer Science (STCS), TIFR, Mumbai - http://www.tcs.tifr.res.in

Science Education (Ph.D. Program)
♦Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai. For admission procedure, see http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in


TIFR Nationwide Entrance Examination will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2013. Online application link will be made active on September 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

Last date for receipt of application is 20 Oct 2013

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

TIFR GS-2011 Application Process

TIFR GS-2011 Application Process

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-TIFR Graduate School Admissions (GS-2011) Entrance Examination for admission to the following programmes

Ph.D.:
Mathematics (TIFR, Mumbai & CAM, Bangalore),
Physics*, Chemistry, Computer & Systems Sciences, Biology (TIFR, Mumbai & NCBS, Bangalore).
Duration: 5 years.

Integrated Ph.D.:
Mathematics (CAM, Bangalore),
Biology (TIFR, Mumbai & NCBS, Bangalore).
Duration: 6 years.

M.Sc.:
Biology (TIFR, Mumbai).
Duration: 3 years.

* Students applying for Physics also have the option to be considered for
India-based Nueutrino Observatory (INO). For more details on INO please see http://www.ino.tifr.res.in The option can be indicated at the time of registration of application.

Eligibility
• Mathematics:
For Ph.D. (Mumbai): M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./M.A./ B.A./B.Sc. degree holders.
For Ph.D. (Bangalore): M.A./M.Sc. Degree holders.
For Integrated Ph.D. (Bangalore): B.A./B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. degree holders.

• Physics:
For Ph.D. : M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./ M.Tech degree holders. Final year B.Sc. students with consistently good academic record are also eligible to apply.

• Chemistry:
For Ph.D. : M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./M.Pharm. degree holders. Final year B.Sc./B.Pharm. students with consistently good academic record are also eligible to apply.

• Biology:
For Ph.D. : Masters in Basic Science or Bachelors in Applied Science. These include M.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. (4 year course), MBBS, BDS, M.Pharma.
For Integrated Ph.D./M.Sc. : Bachelors in any Basic Science.

Students with training in Physics or Chemistry are also invited to apply for the biology programmes.

• Computer & Systems Sciences:
For Ph.D. : B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./MCA/ M.Sc. (Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Information Technology) degree holders.

Exceptionally well qualified students with B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent degrees in other disciplines may also be considered.
Final year students with consistently good academic record and knowledge of advanced topics may also apply for the relevant subjects.
Candidates not holding a Master's degree and admitted to a Ph.D. programme can receive an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling prescribed requirements. See http://www.tifr.res.in/~gsoffice for details.

Admission Procedure
The admissions procedure (in all subjects, except Science Education) consists of a written test at one of the 23 nationwide centres.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews to be held during end-February to early-April, 2011. Exact dates would be announced later.
Results of the entrance examination will be announced on January 14, 2011 on this website and students shortlisted for interview will be intimated by email.

Application
Students can apply online at http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2011/Apply_Online/Apply_Online.htm

Important Dates
Last date for application: October 16, 2010
Nationwide Entrance Examination: Sunday, December 12, 2010

Contact
For Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/ Computer & Systems Sciences:
Assistant Registrar (Academic)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba,
Mumbai 400005.
Tel: 022-22782629/22782241/22782875
Fax: 022-22804555
Email: gsch@tifr.res.in

For more information visit-: http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2011/

TIFR Graduate School Admissions 2009

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research-TIFR Graduate School Admissions 2009

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research is India's premier institution for advanced research in fundamental sciences. The Institute runs a graduate programme leading to the award of Ph.D. degree, as well as M.Sc. and Integrated Ph.D. in certain subjects. With its distinguished faculty, world class facilities and stimulating research environment, it is an ideal place for aspiring scientists to initiate their career.

The Graduate Programme at TIFR is classified into the following Subjects - Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences and Science Education. It is conducted at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR.

Programs
Ph.D.: Mathematics (TIFR, Mumbai & CAM, Bangalore), Physics, Chemistry, Computer & Sytems Sciences, Biology (TIFR, Mumbai & NCBS, Bangalore).

Integrated Ph.D.: Mathematics (CAM, Bangalore), Biology (TIFR, Mumbai & NCBS, Bangalore).

M.Sc.: Biology (TIFR, Mumbai).

M.Sc. (Wildlife Biology & Conservation): Biology (NCBS, Bangalore).

Nationwide Entrance Examination: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Last date for application : October 16, 2009

For more information visit-: http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2010/index.html

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research admissions 2009

Applications are invited for the following programme beginning from August 1, 2009:

1. Ph.D. Programme: in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences and Science Education

2. Integrated Ph.D. Programme: in Mathematics (Bangalore) and Biology;

3. M.Sc. Programme: in Biology


Eligibility: a. Mathematics:

M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./M.A./B.A./B.Sc. degree holders or final year students with a consistently good academic record.

b. Physics / Chemistry:

M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. degree holders or final year students. Fresh B.Sc. graduates or final year students with consistently good academic record and knowledge of advanced topics may also apply.

c. Biology:

i) Ph.D. Programme : M.Sc. in any basic science discipline, M.Sc. (Ag), B.Tech., B.E.,MBBS, B.V.Sc., BDS, B.Pharm. & M.Pharm.

ii) Integrated Ph.D. Programme or M.Sc.: B.Sc. in any basic science discipline/B.Sc. (Agriculture / Horticulture / Fishery).

(Final year students of all above degrees are eligible to apply.)

d. Computer & Systems Sciences:

B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./M.Sc. (all relevant disciplines) degree holders or final year students with consistently strong academic record. Fresh B.Sc. students with an outstanding academic record and motivation for research.


Application procedure: a) Applications for Hall Ticket may be submitted online. Please refer appropriate link. Students who wish to apply online and make payment by DD may take a print of their application and send it with the Demand Draft with ther name and reference code written behind the DD.

b) Students from remote areas ONLY may apply for a Hall Ticket on plain paper stating :

(1) name, date of birth, address, telephone number, mobile number, e-mail address, subject of choice, preferred test centre and a detailed table of marks from 10th standard onwards.

(2) Two passport size photographs : One pasted and one stapled to the application.

(3) A Stamped (Rs.20/-) and self-addressed envelope (25cm x 17cm) superscribed “GS-2009 (Subject)”.

(4) Demand Draft.

Candidates may appear for the written test in multiple subjects if the timings do not clash. Please send a separate application (including Demand Draft) for each subject.

c) Payment Option :

1) Pay online by Debit/Credit Card.

2) Send DD by post along with application and other material.

d) Demand Draft :

● Biology : DD should be drawn on State Bank of India payable in Bangalore in favour of “National Centre for Biological Sciences”

● All other subjects : DD should be drawn on State Bank of India payable in Mumbai in favour of “Tata Institute of Fundamental Research”.

e) Application Fee (Non-Refundable) :

Regulars applicants : Rs 350/-
Walk-in Candidates : DD of Rs 700/-.

f) Fee Waiver :

A waiver of the application fee on grounds of financial distress may be requested by a letter from the Principal or the Head of the Department justifying the request. Please download the hall ticket application form from the "downloads" section of this website, print it, fill it and send along with photographs and the letter from the Principal / HOD. Please not that applications with fee waiver request will be issued hall tickets as per availability of seats.

g) All applications /DD should be mailed as follows :

Biology : Admission Section, National Centre for Biological Sciences, UAS-GKVK Campus, Bellary Road, Bangalore 560065.

All other subjects : University Cell, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005.


Email : phd@ncbs.res.in ; gsch@tifr.res.in

Further details can be taken from: Tel: 022 - 2278 2875 / 2280 4555
Fax : (022) 2280 4555/4610/4611
Website: http://univ.tifr.res.in/


Address: Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba , Pin - 400005

Last date of submission of Forms: 14th October, 2008

Date of Entrance Test : Written Test: 7th December, 2008 (Sunday) ; ; • Physics : 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ● Chemistry : 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ● Computer & Systems Sciences : 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ● Mathematics : 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ● Biology : 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Examination Centers : Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Kanpur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Patna, Pune, Varanasi

Astronomy and Astrophysics Ph.D admissions-IUCAA

The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, and the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA – TIFR), Pune, are two leading centres of research in a wide range of areas in Astronomy and Astrophysics. IUCAA and NCRA are located in neighbouring campuses in the Pune University Campus.

Admission to Research Scholarship (to do Ph.D.) in Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics

Applications are invited from students who expect to complete their M.Sc. (in Physics/ Electronics/Astronomy/Applied Mathematics) or B.E./B.Tech./ M.E./ M.Tech. (any branch) degree, by August 2009, for research scholarship (to do Ph.D.) at either of the following institutes:

IUCAA, Pune, for Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics,
NCRA – TIFR, Pune, for Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Selection procedure :

Selection to research scholarship is through a written test on December 18, and interviews on December 18, and/or 19, 2008, both to be held in Pune.

How to apply :

Candidates should download the complete application set (consisting of Application Form (two pages), two Assessment Forms (each of two pages), and Admit Letter (one page), all in A4 size paper) from the web sites listed. However, application set can also be obtained by writing to: INAT – 2008, The Coordinator, Core Programmes, IUCAA, Pune University Campus, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra, along with a self-addressed sheet of paper (approximate size 15 cm x 10 cm) with postage stamp of Rs. 15/- affixed on it.

Candidates with a first class degree may also walk-in for the written test by producing a valid photo identity. Further details about IUCAA and NCRA may be found in the web pages listed below.

Important dates :

Request for printed (hard copy) application forms to reach IUCAA by September 29, 2008.

Last date to receive the filled in application sets is October 10, 2008.

The Admission (written) test will be held on December 18, 2008.

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed on December 18, and/or 19, 2008.


Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)

(An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission)

Pune University Campus, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra.

Web: http://www.iucaa.ernet.in/~inat
Phone: (020) 25604100, 25691414
Fax: (020) 25604699
E-mail: vch@iucaa.ernet.in