Ph.D. Programme @ National Institute of Immunology (NII)

National Institute of Immunology (NII) invites applications for its Ph.D. Programme. Cutting-edge research at the Institute encompasses broad interdisciplinary areas :

1. Chemical Biology 
2. Genetics and Cell Signaling
3. Immunity and Infection
4. Molecular and Cellular Biology 
5. Reproduction and Development
6. Structural and Computational Biology.

Minimum qualifications :

1.   M.Sc. in any branch of Science (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) or M.Tech. or M.B.B.S. or M.V.Sc. or M.Pharm. or equivalent qualification as per the norms of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.
2. At least 60% aggregate score or equivalent grade in Senior Secondary Certificate (10+2) and Bachelor’s degree, and at least 55% aggregate score or equivalent grade in Master’s degree is required.
3. Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination this academic year may also apply; they will be admitted provisionally pending satisfactory fulfillment of the above requirements at the time of joining.
4. Reservations of seats: 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (non-creamy layer) and 3% for Physically Handicapped as per statutory norms. 

 Selection Procedure :

NII will select candidates for Ph.D. programme for the academic year 2014-2015 through the following CHANNELS :

1. Joint Graduate Entrance Examination in Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS; December 2013 
2. Joint CSIR-UGC Test for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) 
3. DBT Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) 
4. ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR-JRF) 
5. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

How to apply :

Applications can be made online at http://www1.nii.res.in/NII/.
ONLINE APPLICATION INTERFACE SHALL BE AVAILABLE FROM October 9, 2013 (2.00 PM) UP TO April 6, 2014 (5.00 PM).

Important Dates :

Last date of registration for JGEEBILS (December 2013 exam) : October 20, 2013

Last date for submission of applications to NII : April 06, 2014

Announcement of candidates shortlisted for interviews : April 14, 2014

Interviews at NII : June 06 - 08, 2014

Announcement of final results (latest by) : June 18, 2014

Commencement of Ph.D. Programme (2014 - 2015 session) : July 14, 2014

Ph.D. notification @ NIT Warangal (Full time / Part time) in Engg. / Sciences and Management

The Ph.D. Programs are offered in the following Departments :

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• English
• School of Management 

The Ph.D. Programs are offered on:

1. Full-time basis 
2. Part-time basis for the candidates  from  National Research  Laboratories and from Public Sector Units having research facilities and having an MOU with NIT-Warangal ONLY.

Ph.D. PROGRAM ON FULL TIME BASIS IN ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS :

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION :

• GATE QUALIFICATION

The following Candidates are eligible for admission to Ph. D.program.

1. who have obtained admission to M. Tech./ M.S.programs through GATE score (OR) 
2. who have a valid GATE score (qualified in GATE 2012 or 2013) 

• PROGRAM SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS :

1. B.Tech. and M.Tech. / M.E./ M.S. in concerned branch of Engineering or equivalent degree with first class (at all levels) with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 on a 10 point scale grading system, or not less than 60% marks in the aggregate.
2. For SC/ST candidates Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.0 on a 10 point scale grading system, or not less than 55% marks in aggregate. 

Ph.D. PROGRAM ON FULLTIME BASIS IN SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS :

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION :
Candidates with valid GATE / NET scores only, are eligible for admission to Ph. D program in Science Departments / English.
Minimum Qualifications :

1. B.Sc. and M.Sc./M.Phil. in concerned subject or equivalent degree(at all levels) with first class with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 on a 10 point scale grading system, or not less than 60% marks in the aggregate.
2. For SC/ST candidates Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.0 on a 10 point scale grading system, or not less than 55% marks in aggregate. 

Ph.D. PROGRAM ON FULLTIME BASIS IN SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT : 

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION :
Candidates possessing M.B.A. (admission through CAT/MAT/GMET Score) AND

• B. Tech./ M.Tech.in any branch of Engineering with a valid GATE / NET Score

OR

• M.Tech. (admission through GATE score) in any branch of Engineering are eligible for admission to Ph.D. program in School of Management.

NOTE :

CANDIDATES WITH A VALID GATE / NET SCORE ONLY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE AWARD OF INSTITUTE FELLOWSHIP.
Minimum Qualifications :

1. B.Tech./ M.Tech. with MBA (Two years Full-Time) from reputed Institute / University with first class (at all levels) with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.5 on a 10 point scale grading system, or not less than 60% marks in the aggregate.
2. For SC/ST candidates Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 6.0 on a 10 point scale grading system, or not less than 55% marks in aggregate.

Registration Fee :

Crossed DD for Rs. 1,000/- (Rs.500/- in the case of SC/ST candidates) towards Registration fee, drawn in favour of The Director, National Institute of Technology, Warangal, payable at SBH, NIT Warangal branch (Code No. 20149).

How to Apply :

The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Deputy Registrar, Academic Section National Institute of Technology, Warangal 506004.

Last Date : 15th November 2013

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Ph.D. admission notification @ CCMB, Hyderabad

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, invites applications from candidates who are bonafide Indian citizens, to pursue research in modern biology leading to a Ph. D. Degree. The projects offered for Ph.D. would be in the broad areas of Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Developmental Biology, Nanobiology, Plant Molecular Biology, Conservation Biology, Protein Structure and Function, Biology of Macromolecules, Biology of Infection, Epigenetics, Chromatin Biology and Bioinformatics.

Candidates who satisfy the following criteria only need apply :

1. Candidates with a Master’s degree in any branch of science or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy or Medicine having a valid National level fellowship (JRF/SRF of various funding agencies, e.g., CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, etc.), DST-INSPIRE or any other equivalent fellowship can only apply. Valid fellowship is an absolute requirement for pursuing PhD at this Centre.
2. Candidates qualified only for lecturer-ship in CSIR-UGC (NET) examination need not apply.
3. Upper age limit is 28 years as on 11.11.2013 which is relaxable by 5 years as per GoI rules for SC/ST/OBC/Women/Physically Handicapped candidates. 

How to apply : 

• Candidates who satisfy the above criteria may submit their applications online by 11.11.2013. 
• Candidates selected for the written test will be intimated through email by 19.11.2013.

Written Test and Interview : 

• The online applications will be screened and the eligible candidates will be called for written test on 11.12.2013 at CCMB, Hyderabad. 
• Candidates qualified in the written test will have to appear for interview on 12.12.2013 and 13.12.2013. 
• Candidates selected in the interview will be asked to stay for discussions on 14.12.2013.
• Travelling Allowance is not payable by CCMB and candidates have to make their own arrangements for stay, etc. at Hyderabad.

Candidates qualified in CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or ICMR-JRF or DBT-JRF or any other equivalent fellowship can also walk in on the day of the written test (11th December 2013) at 7.30 AM into CCMB along with proof of their qualification for the respective fellowship.

Mere fulfilment of the minimum requirements stipulated in the notification would not automatically entitle a person for selection. The decision of the Centre in this regard shall be final. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification.

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Ph.D. admission notification @ INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR (December 2013)

Applications are invited for Indian citizens for admission to the Ph.d. programmes for the session commencing from December 2013.

Ph.D (ENGINEERING) : 

• M.Tech./ME./M.Sc.(Engg.) degree in the respective or allied area. 
• The candidates with Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology or Master's degree in Sciences in an allied area with exceptional academic record and having a valid GATE score may also apply. 
• For Ph.D. in BSBE, candidate with MBBS, B.Pharma or M.Pharma Degree may also apply.
• Candidate with Master's degree in Management may apply for Ph.D. in Industrial and Management Engineering (IME).

Ph.D. (SCIENCES & HSS) :

• M.Sc./M.A. Degree in respective or allied area with a valid GATE/UGC/CSIR score. 

GENERAL INFORMATION :

• Financial aid (Assistantship/Scholarship) is available for Ph.D students. 
• Admission for Sponsored and Part time candidates is also open. 
• Sponsored / Part-time candidate are not required to qualify GATE. 
• Application form & Information brouchure can be downloaded or personally obtained from the Academic Section up to November 08, 2013 free of cost. 
• The hard copy of Application form & Information Brouchure will be made available from October 14, 2013. 
• Separate application must be filled for each programme. 
• Reservations (for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PD shall apply as per Government of India rules. The certificate for the same must be in the format specified. The formats can be downloaded from the links below :

SC/ST

OBC (Non Creamy Layer)

PD

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM : November 13, 2013. 

NOTE : 

DEPARTMENTS OF PHYSICS AND DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING ARE NOT OFFERING PH.D. ADMISSION THIS SEMESTER

• Information Brochure has academic information about all programs, as well as information on part-time, external and sponsored programs. It can be downloaded from this link. 
• The application fee is Rs. 400 for General and OBC candidates, and Rs. 200 for SC/ST candidates and all PD. candidates (including General and OBC). The fee must be paid through a demand draft payable to The Registrar, IIT Kanpur payable at Kanpur. 
• PhD applicants must submit two letters of reference as well. The Reference forms can be downloaded from this link. 

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PhD notification @ NIT Calicut

NIT Calicut is inviting applications for Ph.D. in the following schemes : 

1. Full-time (FT)
2. Part-time (PT)
3. Internal (IN)
4. External (EX).

• Ph.D. fellowships are available for candidates under Full-time scheme.
• For the Part-time and External schemes of registration, the applicant must be an employee of a recognized institution/organization with at least two years of service and be engaged in professional work in the area to which admission is sought.
• Candidates under Part-time scheme will have to submit no objection certificate from the Head of the institution.
• External registration is available only for candidates sponsored by and employed in recognized research institutions such as Research and Development Organizations / National Laboratories/ and Industries having R & D facilities recognized by Department of Science and Technology. A candidate applying for admission to the external registration programme must provide detailed information about the research facilities available at his/her organization and must produce a certificate from a competent authority specifying that these facilities would be available to him/her for carrying out research. He/She should also provide the bio-data of the prospective supervisor who would supervise the candidate’s work at his/her organization. External registration will be granted only when a qualified research guide is available in the sponsoring institution and is willing to guide the candidate along with a guide in NITC. Candidates from educational institution are not eligible under external scheme.
• Registration under Internal (IN) scheme is available only to full time/contract employees of NITC. The Institute offers Ph.D. programmes under part time scheme for permanent/contract employees and research staff of the Institute if they apply for the same at the normal time for admission with the recommendation of the Head of the department in which he/she is employed. Those who are working on research projects in the Institute should have completed a period of not less than one year on the project and project should be in force for at least two more years. A certificate to this effect from the Principal Investigator/Head of the Department concerned should be attached to the application form. If an employee who has registered as a part time research scholar resigns his/her job before the minimum period required for the PhD work, his/her registration shall stand automatically cancelled. However, if he/she has completed the course work and comprehensive examination and the required minimum period, he/she can be allowed to continue the research work if the Doctoral Committee of the research scholar recommends the same. 

ELIGIBILITY & ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMMES 

The candidates for Ph.D. Programmes may be offered admission, based on certain minimum academic requirements to be satisfied by the candidates as given below : 

• The maximum age for admission to Ph.D. programme is 50 years. 

Faculty of Engineering: 

• M.Tech. Degree in Engineering/Technology in the appropriate branch of study with first class or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) [For SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)]. Candidates shall be required to have passed the four-year regular full time B.E./B.Tech. Degree in an appropriate branch with minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) in aggregate in the qualifying examination. [For SC/ST candidates 55% marks (CGPA 6.0/10)]. Candidates under lateral entry should have passed the three year diploma in engineering with minimum 60% marks [For SC/ST candidates 55% marks (CGPA 6.0/10)]. 

Faculty of Architecture : 

• Master’s degree in Architecture/ Design/ Planning/ Engineering/ Technology or its equivalent with first class or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) [For SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)]. 
• Candidates should possess First Class (60%) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. For SC/ST candidates 55% (CGPA 6.0/10) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. 

Faculty of Nanoscience & Technology : 

• M.Tech. Degree in any discipline of Engineering/ Technology/ Nanoscience & Technology with first class or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) [For SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)]. 

OR

• Master’s degree in Chemistry/ Physics/ Life science/ Nanoscience and Technology with first class or minimum 60 % marks (CGPA 6.5/10) or equivalent, [for SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)] and a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE fellowship in the relevant area, tenable from the current year. 
• Candidates applying for External and Part-time scheme of registration do not require GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE fellowship. 

Faculty of Biotechnology : 

• M.Tech. Degree in Biotechnology/Life Science with first class or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) [For SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)]. 

OR

• Master’s degree in Life science with first class or minimum 60 % marks (CGPA 6.5/10) or equivalent, [for SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)] and a valid GATE score or fellowships such as UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE in the relevant area, tenable from the current year. 
• Candidates applying for External and Part-time scheme of registration do not require GATE score or 
• fellowships such as UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/KSCSTE etc. 

Faculty of Science (Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics) : 

• Master’s degree in Mathematics /Statistics /Chemistry /Physics /Electronics /Computer Science &Applications /Nano Science & Technology /Material Science /Photonics OR M.Tech in relevant disciplines related to the major areas of research available in the department with first or minimum 60% marks (CGPA 6.5/10) or equivalent, (for SC/ST candidates, the minimum mark is 55% (CGPA 6.0/10)] and a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/JEST/KSCSTE fellowship in the relevant areas tenable from the current year. 
• Candidates applying for External and Part-time scheme of registration do not require GATE score or UGC/CSIR/NBHM/NET/JEST/KSCSTE fellowship. 
• Candidates should possess First Class (60%) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. For SC/ST candidates 55% (CGPA 6.0/10) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. 

Faculty of Management Studies : 

• Post graduate degree in relevant area with a minimum of first class or equivalent grade from an institution recognized by UGC/AICTE. [For SC/ST candidates the minimum shall be a second class or equivalent grade). In addition, the candidates should have a valid UGC/NET/CSIR/JRF fellowship in the relevant areas tenable from the current year. 
• Candidates who have master’s degree in engineering and technology with GATE score, OR applying for internal/external/part-time scheme of registration, OR have managerial experience for not less than five years do not require UGC/NET/CSIR/JRF fellowship. 
• Candidates should possess First Class (60%) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. For SC/ST candidates 55% (CGPA 6.0/10) or equivalent both in Bachelors and Masters degrees. 

SELECTION OF CANDIDATES :

The admission to Ph.D. Programmes will be on the basis of written test and/or interview, by the respective Department/School. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE :

A few research fellowships are available to full time research scholars who are not receiving any financial support/ scholarship from other Agencies or State or Central Governments. They are required to assist the Department in the academic work for at least 8 hours per week as per guidelines issued by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Govt. of India, in addition to satisfying other conditions for the award /renewal of the fellowship. 

IMPORTANT DATES :

Availability of Online Application in website : 18th October 2013 

Last Date for Receipt of Completed Applications : 11th November 2013 

Test / Interview : 25th November 2013 

Date of Admission and Reporting for the Programme* : 11th December 2013 

Registration : 17th December 2013 

Orientation : 17th December 2013 

Commencement of Classes : 18th December 2013
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Ph.D. admission notification in electronics @ University of Calcutta

Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Program in the Department of Electronic Science.

• Candidates willing to pursue the research work leading subsequently to Ph.D. (Science) degree in Electronic Science of the University of Calcutta should apply in the prescribed proforma downloadable from University website (www.caluniv.ac.in). 
• The application form accompanied by the counterpart of a challan (obtainable from the sales counter of the University at its College Street campus) of Rs. 100/- should be submitted to the office of the Secretary, University College of Science at the above address. 
• The challan must be endorsed by the Head of the Department before deposition of fees at any cash counter of the University.
• The eligible candidate will have to appear at a written examination to be held in the Department, the details of which are appended below. Successful candidates will have to appear for an interview/counseling. The final selection for joining the Ph.D. Program of this Department, along with the allocation of supervisor; will be made on the basis of this interview/counseling.
• Candidates who have already cleared UGC-CSIR (JRF) NET/GATE/SET/Teacher Fellowship or passed the M.Phil./M.Tech./equivalent examination are exempted from appearing for the admission test but have to directly appear at the interview.

The details about the admission to the proposed program are given below :

Important Dates :

• Last date for Submission of Application : 4th November 2013
• Date of Admission Test (Written) : 11th November 2013
• Declaration of the list of successful candidates eligible for interview : 18th November 2013 (result will be displayed on the notice board of the Department)
• Date of Interview/Counseling : 22nd November 2013
• Date of notification of the list of successful candidates : 29th November 2013 (result will be displayed on the notice board of the Department)

Other Details :

• Venue of Admission Test and Interview/Counseling : Department of Electronic Science, Meghnad Saha Bhavan, 92, A. P. C. Road, Kolkata – 700 009.
• Maximum No. of Ph.D. Students to be admitted (subject to the above admission criteria): 06
• Reservation as per norms
• Syllabus : Topics covered in B.Sc. (Honours) and M.Sc. courses in Electronic Science with good emphasis on Electronics and Physics.
• Question Pattern: Multiple Choice Questions
• The list of successful candidates called for interview on the basis of entrance test and other exemption criteria and that of finally selected candidates will be displayed in the Department notice board. No separate call letter will be issued and no TA/DA is admissible for appearing at the test/interview/counseling.
• For further details regarding the new regulation and admission procedure to Ph.D. in general, C.U. Website may be referred.

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PhD notification @ Indian Institute of Astrophysics

Indian Institute of Astrophysics invites applications from motivated and qualified students for the PhD, jointly with Pondicherry Central University Integrated M.Tech.-PhD, jointly with University of Calcutta.

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is a premier institute devoted to research in astronomy, astrophysics and related physics.

The main campus of the Institute is in Koramangala, Bangalore, whereas the Hosakote campus, near Bangalore houses the Centre for Research and Education in Science and Technology (CREST). The main observing facilities of the Institute are located at Gauribidanur, Hanle, Kavalur and Kodaikanal.

Research Fields :

• Sun and the Solar System
• Stellar Physics
• Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy
• Theoretical Astrophysics and Physics
• Instrumentation

Research facilities & field stations :

• Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle
• Vainu Bappu Observatory, Kavalur
• Radio Observatory, Gauribidanur
• Kodaikanal Observatory
• Center for Research and Education in Science Technology , Hosakote
• High Performance Computing Facility

How to apply :

Applications are to be made online at the website www.iiap.res.in

Important dates :

• Last date for submission of application : Monday, 11th November 2013.
• The IIA screening test (IIAST) will be held on : Saturday, 14th December 2013

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PhD notification @ ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY ANURCET - 2013

Eligibility :

Candidates holding masters degree in the relevant field of Engineering / Technology with B.Tech. at graduation are eligible to apply.

How to Apply :

• Application form and Information Brochure can be Downloaded from www.anu.ac.in
• Enclose a demand draft for Rs.1000/- (non refundable) drawn in favor of Director, Directorate of Admissions, payable at Andhra Bank, ANU Campus Branch (Code No. 1508) or State Bank of India, NU Campus Branch (Code No. 4793).
• Applicant should invariably write his/her name and address on the reverse side of the Demand Draft (DD’s drawn on another banks other than mentioned above are not acceptable).

Selection Procedure :

The selection for admission shall be based on the rank obtained in the ANURCET-2013 entrance test.

Important Dates :

Last date for receipt of filled-in application forms :

• With DD Rs.1000/- : Monday, 11th November 2013.
• With late fee of Rs.500/- (Rs.1000/- + Rs.500/-) : Monday, 18th November 2013.
• Date of ANURCET-2013 (tentative) examination : Wednesday, 27th November 2013 to Saturday, 30th November 2013.

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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GUWAHATI Admission notification to PhD Programme

Eligibility :

PhD in Engineering : 

For admission to the PhD Programme in Engineering departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria :

1. Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Medical Sciences / Veterinary Sciences / Pharmacy in a relevant area with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
2. Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Medical Sciences or equivalent in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
3. Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0, from any of the Centrally Funded Technical Institutions [Details of the Institutions can be seen from http://mhrd.gov.in/funded_technical_inst_hindi]
4. Candidate having a Two-year Master's degree (after completion of 4-year Bachelor's degree) or three-year Master's degree (after completion of 3-year Bachelor's degree) in Engineering/ Technology / Science in a relevant area with minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.5 or 60% of marks, or
• A candidate with a Two-year M.Sc. degree (after completion of 3-year Bachelor's degree) in a relevant area with minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% marks is also considered for admission in the Department of Biotechnology.
5. A candidate having a Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks is also considered for admission in the Department of Biotechnology.
6. A candidate having M.Sc. degree with Mathematics as a subject at bachelor’s level is also considered for admission in the Department of Civil Engineering. The candidate should have a minimum of 7.5 CPI or 70% marks in Master’s level with consistent first class at other levels.
7. A candidate having a Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent in a relevant area, with a Postgraduate Degree in Management Science (Finance) or MBA with Finance specialization or equivalent, is also considered for admission in the area of specialization `Construction Management’, of the Department of Civil Engineering. The candidate should have a minimum of 6.5 CPI or 60% marks in Bachelor's level and 6.5 CPI or 60% marks in the postgraduate degree.
8. A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his / her M.Tech. studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his / her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.
9. A student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his / her B.Tech. studies and having a minimum CPI of 6.5 at the end of sixth semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his / her seventh semester of study. Such students can receive dual B.Tech. and PhD Degree. Both the degrees will be awarded after completion of PhD degree.

PhD in Design :

For admission to the PhD Programme in Design, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria :

1. Candidates having M.Arch. / MDes degree or M.Tech. / M.E. degree in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
2. Master’s degree in Applied Arts / Ergonomics / Fine Arts / Psychology / Physiology with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.
3. Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Design or Engineering / Technology or equivalent in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
4. Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Design or equivalent in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0, from any of the Centrally Funded Technical Institutions [Details of the Institutions can be seen from http://mhrd.gov.in/funded_technical_inst_hindi]
5. A two-year Post-graduate Diploma in Design (NID / CEPT or equivalent) with first class at Bachelor’s level.
6. BFA (4-year professional programme, after 10+2) / GD Art (5-year programme after 10th standard) with one year professional experience, with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
7. A regular student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his / her MDes studies and having a minimum CPI of 8.0 at the end of second semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his / her third semester of study. Such students can receive only PhD Degree.
8. A student of IIT Guwahati who is continuing his / her BDes studies and having a minimum CPI of 6.5 at the end of sixth semester may be enrolled in the PhD programme of the Department in the beginning of his / her seventh semester of study. Such students can receive dual BDes and PhD Degree. Both the degrees will be awarded after completion of PhD degree.

PhD in Science :

For admission to the PhD Programme in Science departments, a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:

1. Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
2. Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
3. Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Design / Science from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) / Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
4. Four-year Bachelor’s degree in a related area in Engineering / Technology / Design / Science (from other than IITs / IISc) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.

PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences :

For admission to the PhD Programme in the department of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS), a candidate must satisfy one of the following criteria:

1. Master’s degree in Arts / Commerce / Science in a relevant area with a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent.
2. Master’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.
3. Four-year Bachelor’s degree from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0.
4. Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Design or equivalent (from other than IITs) in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% marks.

PhD in Centres :

1. Master’s Degree in Engineering / Technology / Design / Architecture / Medical Sciences in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% of marks.
2. Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology / Medical Sciences or equivalent in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% of marks.
3. Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology or equivalent in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 7.0, from any of the Centrally Funded Technical Institutions [Details of the Institutions can be seen from http://mhrd.gov.in/funded_technical_inst_hindi]
4. Master’s degree in Science in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks.
5. Master’s degree in Social Sciences, in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60% marks, is also considered for admission to the Centre for the Environment.

How to apply :

• For getting access and filling-up Online Application Form, please visit website : https://auto.iitg.ernet.in/phd
• Fill-up the Online Application Form [by going through the `Guideline for Filling-up Online PhD Application Form’] and submit (i.e. execution of `Final Submit’ functions).

Important dates :

Closing of online application process - by 5.00 pm of November 5th 2013.

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Phd Studentship – Maritime Governance (Marine Renewable Energy) at The Coastal and Marine Research Centre (CMRC)

Applications are invited for a three year PhD studentship on Maritime Governance based in the Coastal and Marine Research Centre (CMRC), which is part of the Environmental Research Institute in University College Cork. The successful candidate will contribute to the Marine Renewable Energy Ireland (MaREI) Project, co-ordinated by UCC and funded under Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Centres Programme with support from Shell E&P Ireland Limited.

The PhD research provides an opportunity to undertake a robust review of governance arrangements for offshore decision making in Ireland, whilst building capacity to understand how the marine renewable energy community can develop innovative models for stakeholder engagement to support this emerging sector.

The overall aim of this research is to study the importance of governance as a critical enabling factor for moving knowledge into action. The study will draw from cases of international best practice; map where power and influence lie with regards to institutional arrangements for coastal governance in Ireland; understand how to bring about institutional and behavioural change in stakeholder involvement during the decision making process; and engage with key relevant stakeholders to develop a robust methodology which enhances transparency and accountability of the decision making processes for marine renewable energy.

The overall approach is aimed at matching academic research with innovation in decision making processes. This task will contribute to growing body of global work on coastal governance led by LOICZ (Land Ocean Interactions for Coastal Zones) an International Geosphere Biosphere Project (IGBP), which focuses on the development of integrated solutions between the scientific community and civil society. Collaboration with researchers from John Hopkins University, Maryland will ensure results are placed in an international context and that international expertise and guidance can be provided.

Background :

MaREI is an exciting initiative that aims to support and enable the Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) sector in Ireland by addressing major scientific, technical, social and economic challenges associated with the effective deployment of MRE devices. Under MaREI, researchers from six national third-level institutes will work collaboratively with 50 industry partners and employ a multi-disciplinary approach. The successful candidate will form part of the Governance Team in the CMRC. Dr Valerie Cummins will act as the primary supervisor.

The ideal candidate will require the following skills profile :

Essential:

• 1st or 2:1 Degree in geography, government, environmental science or law or Masters in Coastal Management or Marine Resource Management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work on their own initiative
• Knowledge of participatory governance, environmental decision making, public participation, and relevant statutory processes

Desirable :

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Experience of working with industry
• Understanding of current maritime planning issues in European / Irish waters

Terms :

This PhD research project is supported by Shell E&P Ireland Limitedwith provision for full fees and a (tax-free) stipend of €18,000 per annum.

How to apply :

Candidates should submit a letter of motivation and a Curriculum Vitae including references (at least one academic) via email to grainne.lynch@ucc.ie by 17:00 on 25th October 2013.

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TIFR PhD notification in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences

Research Opportunities for exceptionally talented and strongly motivated students.

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., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. as well as M.Sc. degreee 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 (including Communications and Applied Probability) and Science Education. It is conducted at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR. 

Subjects - 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

Eligibility:

Mathematics:

• For Ph.D. (Mumbai): M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./M.A./ B.A./B.Sc.
• For Ph.D. (Bengaluru): M.A./M.Sc./M.Tech.
• For I-Ph.D. (Bengaluru): B.A./B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. degree holders.
• Students who wish to apply for the Ph.D. programme at CAM, Bengaluru will have to select Ph.D. Mumbai in the application form. Further, in the application, they can indicate their preference for being considered for the Ph.D. programme at CAM, Bengaluru.
• Students applying for Ph.D. Mumbai and who are eligible for I-Ph.D. programme at Bangalore can indicate their preference in the application form for being considered for the I-Ph.D. program at CAM, Bengaluru.
• Similarly students applying for I-Ph.D. Bangalore and who wish to be considered for Ph.D. Mumbai can indicate their preference in the application form.

Physics:

• For Ph.D.: M.Sc.(Physics)/B.Tech. (Engineering Physics)
• For I-Ph.D.: B.Sc./B.E./M.E./M.Tech./B.Chem. or equivalent degreee in Science / Engingeering / Medicine, M.Sc. (not in Physics)/B.Tech. (not in Engineering Physics).

In addition,

• I-Ph.D. candidates with four or more years of university education who clear the written test may be considered by TCIS for their Ph.D. program.
• I-Ph.D. candidates with an engineering degree who clear the written test may be considered by NCRA for their Ph.D. program.

Chemistry:

• For Ph.D.: M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./B.Pharm./M.Pharm. B.Sc. candidates with advanced knowledge of the discipline are also eligible to apply.
• For Ph.D. Program in TCIS: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

Biology:

• For Ph.D.: Masters in Basic Science or Bachelors in Applied Science. These include, M.Sc.(Ag.), B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. (4 years course), MBBS, BDS, M.Pharma. Candidates will be short-listed for interview based on written test marks, CV and Scientific Writeup.
• For I-Ph.D./M.Sc.: Bachelors in any Basic Science.
• For M.Sc. Wildlife Biology & Conservation: Indian nationals who have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (with a minimum of 50% in core subjects), less than 35 years of age as on July 1, 2014 and a strong interest in wildlife research and conservation. Graduate nationals of South and Southeast Asian countries, with similar qualifications, are also eligible to apply.
• For Ph.D. Program in TCIS: M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

Computer & System Sciences (including Communications and Applied Probability):

• For Ph.D. : B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./M.C.A./M.Sc. degree holders in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communications Engineering / Electrical Engineering. 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.

Candidates not holding a Master's degree and admitted to a Ph.D./Int. Ph.D. program can receive an M.Sc. degree in some subjects by fulfilling prescribed requirements (see http://www.tifr.res.in/~gsoffice for details).

COURSE DURATION:

Ph.D. Program : 5 Years

Integrated Ph.D. Program : 6 Years

M.Sc. Program : 3 Years

Important Dates :

Publication of Notification :

University News Journal : September 2, 2013

Current Science Journal : September 10, 2013

Employment News : September 14, 2013

Nationwide Entrance Examination :Sunday, December 8, 2013

Last date for application : October 20, 2013

Online payment link will be active upto October 27, 2013

DDs sent by post/courier will be accepted upto October 31, 2013

GATE Scored based applications to Systems Science (including Communications and Applied Probability) :

Opens on : February 1, 2014

Closes on : Two weeks after the GATE 2014 results are displayed on their website.

Results of the Nationwide Entrance Examination : January 15, 2014