IISER Pune Life Sciences PhD Admissions 2010

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER Pune)
First floor, Central Tower, Sai Trinity Building
Garware Circle, Sutarwadi, Pashan
Pune, Maharashtra 411021

Admission to IISER Pune PhD Program | August -2010

Applications are invited for the Ph. D. program scheduled to commence from August 2010 in the following areas of basic sciences:

1. Biological/Life Sciences (Application format in .doc/.pdf)

2. Chemical Sciences (Application format in .doc/.pdf)

3. Mathematical Sciences (Application format in .doc/.pdf)

4. Physical Sciences (Application format in .doc/.pdf)

Additional Information available at http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/Research/Research.htm

Eligibility

General Criteria:

Nationality: Indian

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

Science Stream

Minimum Educational/Selection Qualifications#

Biological Sciences

First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in:

M. Sc. In Life/Biological Sciences or equivalent, including Biochemical, Biophysical, Biomathematical, Conservation or Ecological sciences.

B.Tech/M.Tech /MBBS degree holders may also apply.

The candidate MUST qualify National Eligibility Test (NET) with CSIR-JRF/UGC-JRF OR DBT-JRF-A OR ICMR-JRF OR INSPIRE-Ph.D OR GATE (>95 percentile) to apply. Candidates qualifying CSIR-Lectureship (NET) are NOT eligible.

Chemical Sciences
First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in:

M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Chemistry/Physics/Biochemistry/Material Science

Mathematical Sciences
First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in:

M. A./M. Sc. Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science or M. Stat.

Physical Sciences
First Class or 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in:

M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics/Mathematics OR

B. Tech. in relevant area.

The candidate MUST qualify National Eligibility Test (NET) with CSIR/UGC-JRF OR GATE/JEST (>95 percentile) to apply.

#Candidates who are appearing for the final year of their qualifying degree examination in 2010 are also eligible to apply. However, they must submit attested copies of qualifying degree certificates/final transcripts on or before 30^th September, 2010, failing which their admission will stand cancelled.

Candidates MUST have qualified the CSIR-NET/GATE/JEST/NBHM or equivalent examination valid for the current year in the relevant area of research. Candidates qualifying CSIR-Lectureship (NET) are NOT eligible.

Candidates who are in receipt of INSPIRE fellowship or eligible for INSPIRE fellowship for Ph.D. are also eligible to apply.

Applications of Candidates who have not qualified exams or who do not meet Minimum Criteria as per above table will NOT be entertained.

Students who have appeared or are appearing for final year exams and have qualified NET/GATE exams are also eligible to apply. Their admission to PhD is subject to successful completion of M.Sc. before 1 Aug 2010.

Candidates with valid UGC-CSIR JRF and DBT-JRF are eligible for fellowship directly from UGC or CSIR or DBT. Students selected for Ph. D. program based on GATE/JEST/NBHM scores, are eligible for financial aid (Assistantship/Scholarship) from IISER, Pune.

Selection Procedure for IISER Pune PhD 2010

Only Eligible candidates that meet the minimum educational qualifications and satisfy the additional criteria set by the departments will be called for an interview by the selection committee of the respective departments.
Candidates who are shortlisted by the selection committee will be informed the dates of the interview and details of the interview process by e-mail.
Based on their academic record and the performance of the candidates in the interview, the departmental selection committee will recommend candidates to the Chairman for admission to the Ph. D. program.

E-mail will be the primary means of communication. All applicants should specify their e-mail ID clearly and legibly in their application forms.

How to Apply/ Application Deadline

The application form can be downloaded from www.iiserpune.ac.in.

Candidates intending to apply to more than one program/Department should use separate application forms for each program/ Department.

Fill the application form completely. Incomplete application forms will be rejected.
Attested copies of all supporting documents (mark sheets, certificates, age proof, caste certificate, etc.) are to be brought in at the time of the interview. DO NOT attach any supporting documents with your application.
Please DO NOT Send recommendations along with the application. Please carry one recommendation letter with you during the time of interviews or ask your referee to post it to the mailing address. For the Mathematics program, IISER will get in touch with your referees (as listed in your Math application form).
E-mail the completed application to the correct address (see below) in Adobe PDF format.
The last date for receipt of completed applications is April 30, 2010.