3rd SERB School in Avian Biology | 27 September–11 October 2015

3rd SERB School in Avian Biology 

27 September–11 October 2015 

Venue: Department of Zoology, North-Eastern Hill University Shillong 793 022, Meghalaya, India 

The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has initiated a programme of School in Avian Biology. The aim of this School is to expose young researchers to current trends and advances in avian biology. 

The current School is the third in this series and is being held at the Department of Zoology, NorthEastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya. The faculty of the School will include leading researchers of the country and abroad. The course will comprise the lectures, labs and field training covering key areas of research in Avian Biology. 

The programme is open to students of life/physical/environmental sciences, currently pursuing M.Sc. (final year) and M.Phil. degree courses as well as those pursuing research in the area covered under Avian Biology, leading to Ph.D. degree. Post-doctoral researchers and faculty members in their early research career may also apply. 

The number of outstation participants is limited to 20, and the age limit is generally of 32 years. 

To participate in the School, please apply with full CV (photograph, date of birth, complete postal address with e-mail id and mobile no., educational qualifications with relevant details, training and professional experience in the research field, and a list of research publications (if any)), two recommendation letters and a brief statement of purpose (in 250 words). There is no registration fee. Also, the selected participants will be reimbursed with AC III train fare or actual fare which ever is less on the production of travel document, and they will be provided with free local hospitality. 

Applications must reach on or before 31 July 2015 to Professor Anand S. Dixit, Coordinator, 3rd SERB School in Avian Biology, Department of Zoology, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong 793 022, Meghalaya, India, Phone: 0364-272 2309, 094363 12383 by speed post and also by e-mail to asdixitnehu@rediffmail.com or asdixitnehu@gmail.com