NIAS Bangalore Biosecurity Doctoral Program 2011

National Institute of Advanced Studies
Indian Institute of Science Campus, 

Bangalore 560 012  

Tel.: 080-2218 5000, Fax: 080-2218 5028
URL: www.nias.res.in

DOCTORAL PROGRAMME

The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is an unique Indian institution conducting multidisciplinary research in areas that bridge the gap between the natural and engineering sciences, social sciences, humanities and the arts. A limited number of research scholarships are available in the Institute for bright and committed postgraduate students interested in pursuing independent research across disciplines towards a doctoral degree.

We are admitting students in all areas of our interest including the following, for the year 2011–2012:
 

• Biosecurity
• Agroecology
 

Applicants may consult the NIAS website for information on faculty and their research interests (www.nias.res.in).

Eligibility
 

The scholarships are open to those who have completed/are completing a Master’s/M.Phil. degree in any relevant subject in natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, social sciences, humanities or the arts, and with a consistently proven academic record (minimum 55% marks). Some research and/or field experience in the concerned areas may be preferred, but is not essential. Candidates who have passed the NET/SET examinations or qualified for JRF/DST/CSIR/ICSSR fellowships will be preferred.

Fellowship
 

Candidates admitted to the NIAS Doctoral Programme will be entitled to fellowships, which will be available for a period of four years on a yearly renewable basis. The fellowship amount is fixed at Rs 12,000 per month for the first two years and Rs 14,000 per month from the third year, with an additional 30% per month as House Rent Allowance. Limited hostel seats are available on campus.

How to apply
 

Applications should be made on plain paper, including a curriculum vitae, copies of mark sheets and degree certificates (to be verified at the time of interview) and a clear statement of purpose detailing the research interests of the candidate and explaining why she/he would like to join NIAS. Explicit mention must be made of the research areas for which the application is being sent.

Applications should be sent (preferably in PDF by e-mail) on or before 25 April 2011, to:

Head-Administration, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore 560 012, India; phdnias@nias.iisc.ernet.in, jnsandhya@gmail.com.
 

The candidate’s e-mail address, postal address and contact phone numbers (landline and cell) should be included in the application.

Selection procedure
 

Short-listed candidates will be invited for a written test and an interview in May/June 2011. The dates will be informed later by e-mail. 

For additional information, applicants may contact: jnsandhya@gmail.com, admin@nias.iisc.ernet.in

Further Info : http://www.nias.res.in/academics-doctoralprogramme.php