CSIR–URDIP PGD in Patinformatics 2014

CSIR–URDIP PGD in Patinformatics 2014

CSIR–URDIP is now launching for the first time in the country a one year full time post–graduate diploma course in the field of Patinformatics.

The course has been designed to train the candidates in the art of patent searching, reading and analysis for the purpose of creating patent landscapes, identifying research gaps, competitive intelligence, new venture evaluation, patent portfolio management and techno-legal studies (Patentability, Validity, Infringement and freedom to operate).

The course modules are designed to include a blend of class room teaching and hands on training on live projects of different types.

On successful completion of the program the candidates will be awarded “Post-Graduate Diploma in Patinformatics” by the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), a university established by an act of the Parliament.

The young professionals trained in this discipline will find growing job opportunities in Corporate Planning, Business Development, IP and R&D Management functions as well as in Law firms, Consultancy companies and other Knowledge processing organizations.

Eligibility : Minimum qualification required is a Post Graduate Degreefrom recognized universities. The candidate should have any one of the following:

Masters degree with minimum of 60% marks in any of the life sciences, chemical sciences and physical sciences.
M. Pharm. with minimum of 60% marks and GATE qualified
B.E ( Min. 60% marks) and GATE qualified
L.L.B with Science background ( Min. 60% marks at B.Sc. and L.L.B )
M.Lib Sci. with graduation in science ( Min.60% at each degree)

To Apply : The applications have to be submitted online. The application form should be accompanied with an application fee of Rs 1000/ - to be paid in the SBI Power Jyoti account. 50% concession will be provided for SC/ST candidates.

The selection will be made on the basis of an entrance examination and interview. Only limited number of candidates will be called for interview based on their performance in the entrance examination as per shortlisting criteria decided by the Admission Committee. CSIR-URDIP reserves the right of admission based on merit/experience and educational qualifications. In case of dispute, decision of Head, CSIR-URDIP will be final and cannot be challenged.

Centres for Entrance Examination – Pune, Kolkata, Delhi and Chennai

Interviews will be held at CSIR-URDIP, Pune

Application Fees: Rs 1000/ - to be paid in the SBI Power Jyoti account. 50% concession will be provided for SC/ST candidates.

Course Fees: Rs. 50,000/- to be paid at the beginning of the course.

Online application submission June 4, 2014 - June 20, 2014

Entrance examination July 6, 2014

Last date for payment of course fees July 31, 2014

To Apply and more information visit : http://115.112.95.106/pgdp/

Women Scientist Scholarship Scheme by TIFAC

For Women Having Science Qualification

If you have hunger to deal with latest scientific and technological inventions, this advertisement may be for you. The Department of Science and Technology had launched a Scholarship scheme in the year 2002 for women having science qualifications for training in the area of intellectual property rights, especially in patent searches, understanding of patent specification and preparation of technology scan report. The scheme is continuing. Applications are invited from interested women having science qualifications for availing of Scholarships.

Long term Objectives :

1. Empower the talented and skilled women who have studied science, engineering and medicines to contribute effectively in the advancement of science and technology in the country.

2. Develop a pool of women in India ready to undertakes scientific and technical aspects of intellectual property rights.

Short term Objectives:

1. Train talented and skilled women who have studied science,engineering and medicines in patent searches and other aspects of intellectual property rights enabling them to seek specialized employment or be self employed.

2. Develop a core of professionals for preparing reports such as technology scan based on patent information.

3. Develop a pool of resource persons in intellectual property rights for conducting workshops on IPR.

Eligibility :

1. Candidates should be M.Sc.,/Ph.D in physical sciences, chemical sciences, life sciences or B.Tech or B.E./M.Tech or MBBS/MS/MD/MVSc/MPharma with good academic record. candidates with higher qualifications can also apply.

2. Candidates should have a good familiarity with computers in handling database, surfing the net and information searches.

3. Candidates with research experience,preparing project reports and experience of thesis writing will be preferred.

Age :

Candidates should not be more than 50 year of age and possess good health.

Scholarship:

The Scholarship will be admissible for a period of one year and the amount of Scholarship will be maximum of Rs.10,000 per month for candidates having M.Sc., or B.Tech or MBBS and maximum of Rs.15,000 per month for Ph.D/M.Tech/MPharma/MVSc and M.S./M.D

Centers :

During the period of scholarship candidates may be attached to specialized agencies dealing with intellectual property rights and attorneys firms. Placement of candidates after the training is not the responsibility of TIFAC

Selection Procedure :

Selection will be through a written test and interview. Short listed candidates meeting the eligibility criteria and appearing inn the merit list to be prepared by TIFAC will be called for the written test. A further shortlisting of the candidates will be done after the written test for the purpose of interview and such successful candidates will be informed.

Application Procedure :

(a) Application must be sent in the format given in the end of the advertisement otherwise it will be rejected.

(b) No column should be left blank. Write NA/NIL of no details available.

(c) Do not attach copies of the certificates along with the application.

(d) No communication will be entertained on this account.

(e) Since the Scholarship is strictly for a period of one year, no long leave (barring exceptional cases) shall be permitted during this tenure.

(f) The application should be submitted in the prescribed format and should reach within 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement at the flowing address:

Director
Patent Facilitating Centre
Technology Information, Forecasting & Assessment council (TIFAC)
Vishwakarma Bhavan, A-Wing, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg , New Delhi -110 016
Tel: 26967458, 26592815, 28592802
Website : www.indianpatents.org.in