Ph.D in IIT Guwahati

IIT Guwahati called for Ph.D in various disciplines

Important Dates:

Date of Issue of Application Forms: 24-09-2009 onwards

Last Date for issuing Application Forms : 

By Ordinary Post – 16-10-2009, 

In Person – 20-10-2009

Last Date for receiving Application Forms : 30-10-2009

Note: For appearing in the PhD interview under regular category of candidates, to-and-fro sleeper class railway fare or equivalent will be paid by the shortest route from the communication address to the Institute.

For more details visit:http://www.iitg.ernet.in/acad/PhDAdvtDec09/web_announcementDec2009.htm

Ph.D, M.S in IIT Madras

IIT Madras called for Ph.D, M.S, in various disciplines

Important Dates:

Registration of Application forms will be open on :27.09.09

Last Date for Registration of application through online : 23.10.09

Interview and or Test : 16.11.09-21.11.09

Selected Candidate to join on:18.12.09

For more details visit http://www.msphdapplication.iitm.ac.in/

Ph.D in IIT Bombay

IIT Bombay called for Ph.D in various disciplines

IMPORTANT DATES :(for Spring Semester) (Tentative)

1 Online Application Forms August 17 ,2009.

2 Counter/Download Application Forms October 01 ,2009.

3 Last Date of receipt of completed application forms by post and at counter of Academic Office, IIT Bombay is October 30 ,2009

4 Declaretion of shortlisted candidates called for Written test and/or Interview November 18,2009.

5Date of Written Test and/or Interview (for all categories)

a) Departments: December 07,2009.

b) School of Biosciences & Bioengineering December 07 & 08 ,2009.

c) Interdisciplinary Groups/Shailesh J. Mehta School of Management/Centres December 08 ,2009.

6 Declaration of Result December 18 ,2009.

7 Payment of fees on or before December 31 ,2009.

8 Registration and Orientation Programme January 01 ,2010.

9 Instructions begins January 04 ,2010.

*Application forms for Ph.D. Programme are being issued round the year .However, completed forms received after October 30, 2009 will be considered in the next semester 

For more details visit: http://www.iitb.ac.in/academic/rsrchprgm.html

Ph.D, M.Tech, M.S (Research), M.Des in IIT Delhi

IIT Delhi called for Ph.D, M.Tech, M.S (Research), M.Des in various disciplines


IMPORTANT DATES



Issue of application form and submission of online application commences on : 09.03.2009
Last date for issue of Application forms by Post and closure of website for submission of online application : 08.04.2009
In Person : 14.04.2009
Last date for receipt of completed application forms both offline and online (hard copy) : 14.04.2009
(Only for M.Des.program the last date will be 27.4.2009)


For candidates offered admission : 
Orientation (Dogra Hall) : 24.07.2009
Registration : 25.07.2009
Commencement of Classes : 27.07.2009



For moree details visit http://www.iitm.ac.in/msphdadmission

Summer Training / Project Work (PW) / Dissertation Work (DW) in Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata

Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata invites application for Summer Training / Project Work (PW) / Dissertation Work (DW) - 2010



Period of training: March to August 2010 (minimum 2 months maximum 6 months)


Eligibility :

• The Student must be pursuing Postgraduate course from a recognized University/ institute /college in the relevant area.
• He/ She must have secured at least 60% marks throughout his/ her academic career (From High School onwards).
• Training should be essential for the candidate’s course curriculum. [Those who are pursuing undergraduate courses including four years B.Tech programmes are NOT eligible for this Summer Training Programme.]

Guidelines for students
How to apply

• Application in plain paper mentioning applicant’s name, address for correspondence, email
• address, phone number are required to be indicated.
• BioData and academic records of the Student mentioning percentage of marks obtained in different examinations from school final onwards indicating name of the college/University/Institute where studied. (Do not send photo copy of the results)
• Marks obtained in grade point, if any, is required to be calculated in terms of percentage.
• Only hard copy of the documents will be accepted.
• Original Copy of the Recommendation Letter of the Principal/Registrar /Head of the Institution /University, mentioning the training programme sought is essential for the candidate’s course curriculum.
• Area(s) in which training is requested is to be mentioned. [Different areas of ongoing Research work can be available at IICB website www.iicb.res.in].
• Date & Period of ST /PW /DW applied for [Recommendation letter from HOD/Principal must indicate the period of training]
• Applications are to be sent by post in the following address or may be delivered to the Receiving & Dispatch Section, IICB. The envelope containing the above documents is to be super scribed as SUMMER TRAINING2010.

Dates to be remember
When To Apply 


Applications for the above training programme2010 will be received onlyduring the period from 17th September to 18 th November 2009. 


Selection / Result 


After screening the valid applications and subject to availability of accommodation in different scientist’s laboratory, name of the selected candidates will be posted in IICB web site www.iicb.res.in tentatively in the 3rd week of January 2010. 


Training Fees & Accommodation 

• There are no fees or tuition costs associated with participation in the summer training /project work or dissertation. 
• The students have to make their own arrangements for accommodation in Kolkata, if selected. 

NOTE: 

• Incomplete and invalid applications in any respect will be summarily rejected & no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. 
• Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained on any ground including postal delay. The decisions about the selection will be final and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard. 
• Application through Email will not be accepted.

Information For any further information [except enquiry about results/selection or status of the application] email to: Dr.Siddhartha Majumdar .


Source:http://www.iicb.res.in/1st_2010.pdf

VACANCIES IN CENTRE FOR DNA FINGERPRINTING AND DIAGNOSTICS

1. Name of the post :STAFF SCIENTIST (SCIENCE COMMUNICATION)

Vacancy : one

Responsibility: Providing assistance to the Director and the Centre in various science administration matters including inter alia: preparation and dissemination of the Annual Report and other scientific reports; organising meetings and symposia; looking after arrangements for visitors (ranging from distinguished scientists to school students) to the Centre; interacting with the press and other media; liaising with agencies that provide grants-in-aid for Centre activities; maintaining and updating the Centre’s web ages; and serving as the co-ordinator for activities related to R & D consultancies, contracts or services as well as to intellectual property matters.

Qualification: A Ph.D. in any branch of modern biology, preferably not older than 40 years, with demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills (including use of computers), who possesses a sound training in and understanding of modern biology.

Vacancy for this appointment exists at the level of Staff Scientist – IV in the (pre-revised scale of Rs. 12000-375-16500) revised Scale of Pay of Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 7600/- in the PB–3 Pay Band plus emoluments as admissible to Central Government employees stationed in Hyderabad (at present amounting to Rs. 48744/-inclusive of HRA at the minimum of the scale). However, an appointment could also be considered at the level of Staff Scientist – III in the (pre-revised scale of Rs. 10000-325-15200) revised Scale of Pay of Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 6600/- in the PB–3 Pay Band (minimum total emoluments of Rs. 42436/-) depending on the recommendations of the Selection Committee.

Note: Reservations as per the Government of India norms in respect of SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-servicemen etc. will apply.

The Application Form and the General Conditions governing the advertisement may be downloaded from the CDFD website http://www.cdfd.org.in. Alternatively, blank application forms and General Conditions can also be obtained by sending a self addressed stamped envelope from the O/o the Head – Administration, CDFD, Office Block : 2nd Floor, Block No. 7, Gruhakalpa Complex, M J Road, Nampally, Hyderabad – 500 001.

The detailed advertisement has appeared in the Employment News dated 05.09.2009. The last date for receiving filled in applications is 4 weeks from the date of publication in the Employment News i.e. 05.10.2009.

2. Name of the Post: SCIENTIST - B (Code No. 1)

Age limit: 35 years

Pre-revised Pay Scale Rs. 8000-275-13500

Revised Pay Band Rs. 15600-39100 Plus Grade Pay Rs. 5400 (PB-3)

Educational Qualifications and Experience :

Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in any branch of Life Science; or M.Sc. in any branch of Life Sciences with three years’ research experience and with experience in basic molecular biology techniques.

Desirable qualifications: Experience in protein purification or cell signalling etc. with experience in research bioinformatics softwares as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed Journals.

3. Name of the Post: SCIENTIST – B (Code No. 2)

Age limit: 35 years

Pre-revised Pay Scale Rs. 8000-275-13500

Revised Pay Band Rs. 15600-39100 Plus Grade Pay Rs. 5400 (PB-3)

Educational Qualifications and Experience :

Essential Qualifications: Ph.D. in Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics or any branch of Life Sciences; or M.Sc. in Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / any branch of Life Science with three years’ research experience. Sound knowledge of different Operating Systems including Linux, programming with C, PERL.

Desirable qualifications : Working knowledge of different bioinformatics softwares, MATLAB etc., with experience in research as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed Journals.

Note: Reservations as per the Government of India norms in respect of SC/ST/OBC/Physically Handicapped/Ex-servicemen etc. will apply.

The Application Form and the General Conditions governing the advertisement may be downloaded from the CDFD website http://www.cdfd.org.in. Alternatively, blank application forms and General Conditions can also be obtained by sending a self addressed stamped envelope from the O/o. the Head – Administration, CDFD, Office Block : 2nd Floor, Block No. 7, Gruhakalpa Complex, M J Road, Nampally, Hyderabad – 500 001.

The detailed advertisement has appeared in the Employment News dated 22.08.2009. The last date for receiving filled in applications is 4 weeks from the date of publication in the Employment News i.e. 21st September 2009.

Source: http://www.cdfd.org.in/inside%20htmls/careers.html

Hands-On Training Program In Bioinformatics, Indian Institute of Advanced Research (IIAR)

Bioinformatics Department of Indian Institute of Advanced Research (IIAR) is holding a hands-on-training program on various bioinformatics techniques from November 25-27, 2009 for post-graduate students, faculty members and Industry representatives. The training shall cover major topics like homology search, modeling, docking, phylogeny, comparative genomics. Participants will also be allowed to solve live problems. Few lectures will be delivered by eminent faculties. The fees for the program is Rs. 3000/- per head which cover lunch, tea, etc. Participants will have to make their own arrangements for stay. 

Application form can be download from Program details 

program detail can be download from Application form.

For further information send email at bioinfo.training@iiar.res.in or call at 079-30514150/154

Coordinator:
Dr. Desh Deepak Singh
IIAR, Koba Institutional Area,
Gandhinagar, 382007

Eighth CSIR Diamond Jubilee Invention Award(CDJIA) for School Children-2009

On the occasion of the World Intellectual Property Day which is celebrated through out the world on 26th April, CSIR invites applications for the ‘Eighth CSIR Diamond Jubilee Invention Award(CDJIA) for School Children-2009’. The first prize winner would also become eligible for WIPO’s Young Inventor’s Award carrying a medal and a certificate.

Applicant must provide the details of the invention submitted for the award in not more than 5000 words in English/Hindi including an abstract (in not more than 100 words), authenticated (by giving seal and date) and sent through the Principal/ Head of the School where the student is enrolled and personal details on a separate page as follows:

Name, date of birth, school and residential address, class, telephone no. (residence/school), email address.

Typed applications to be sent by Registered Post/Courier to: Head, Intellectual Property Management Division, CSIR, NISCAIR Building, 14 Satsang Vihar Marg, Special Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110 067 with the envelope marked on top left hand corner 'CDJIA-2009'. You may also send application through email addressed to head.ipmd@niscair.res.in. However, a hard copy should also follow through post with Principal’s authentication.

Applications received on or before 31st October 2009 will be considered for the Award.

Prizes : There are in all 60 prizes. Besides a certificate, the cash awards are:

First Prize (1 No.) Rs. 50,000/-

Second Prize (2 Nos.) Rs. 25,000/- each

Third Prize (3 Nos.) Rs. 15,000/- each

Fourth Prize (4 Nos.) Rs. 10,000/- each

Fifth Prize (50 nos.) Rs. 5,000/- each

The awardees will be selected by a high level Awards Selection Committee. If required, the short listed candidates may be called for Interview at Delhi or at any other appropriate place. The decision of the Awards

Selection Committee / CSIR will be final and binding on the applicants and no enquiries/ correspondence in this regard will be entertained.

The Awards will be announced on January 1, 2010, at New Delhi and would be communicated to the

Awardees only.

For more details visit: http://www.csirhrdg.res.in/ad09.pdf

Research Opportunities at CSIR Labs for Young Scientists as Senior Research Associates under Scientists’ Pool Scheme in the area of HEALTHCARE, DRUGS & PHARMACEUTICALS

The Senior Research Associateship (SRAship) is primarily meant to provide temporary placement to highly qualified Indian scientists, engineers, technologists, and medical personnel returning from foreign countries who are not holding any employment in India.  Persons, who have not been abroad and possess outstanding academic record and have not been able to secure regular employment, are also eligible for selection.

The other eligibility criteria such as minimum academic score, publications etc, required for applying for Senior Research Associateship are mentioned In the information booklet-cum-application proforma which may be downloadable from Human Resource Development Group (CSIR) web site (www.csirhrdg.res.in).

The programmes covered under this sector include a broad-spectrum of diverse areas.  The priorities relating to diseases/health risks cover a mission programme on Asthma and programmes principally concerned with reproductive health (antifertility agents), tropical infections (antimalarials, antitubercular, antimicrobial agents), ageing-related disorders (antiosteoporotic, antidementia, anti-stress, antidiabetic, antidyslipidemic agents), environmental and industrial health hazards, cataract, tumors and cancers.  The other programmes relate to: antifilarials, hepatoprotectives, antiulcer, anti-inflamatory, antihypertensives, anti-arthritic, biocompatible materials etc.  CSIR has also geared itself in recent advances in biology such as genome sequencing of man and opened up unlimited opportunities in medicine.

The details of expertise in various labs/institute can be obtained from http://www.csirhrdg.res.in/sranew.htm 

NATIONAL ELIGIBILITY TEST (NET), Joint CSIR-UGC Test For Junior Research Fellowship And Eligibility for Lectureship – 20th December, 2009

CSIR will hold the Joint CSIR-UGC Test on Sunday, the 20th December 2009 for determining the eligibility of the Indian national candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) NET and for determining eligibility for appointment of Lecturers (NET) in certain subject areas falling under the faculty of Science. The award of Junior Research Fellowship (NET) to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding admission/placement in a university/ national laboratory/ institution of higher learning and research, as applicable.

SUBJECTS OF THE TEST

The Test will be held in the subjects as given under:

1. Chemical Sciences,

2. Earth Atmospheric Ocean and Planetary Sciences

3. Life Sciences

4. Mathematical Sciences

5. Physical Sciences

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

M.Sc. or Equivalent degree under the subjects mentioned in para 2.1 above, with minimum 55% marks for General & OBC candidates; 50% for SC/ST candidates, Physically and Visually Handicapped candidates and Ph.D. degree holders who had passed Master's degree prior to 19th September 1991.

A candidate can also apply for the Test under RA (Result Awaited) category, if he/she is appearing or has appeared in his/her final year (III/IV Semester where Semester system is there) of M.Sc. OR equivalent Degree Examination in subjects mentioned in para 2.1 above during the academic Session 2009-2010. Such candidates will have to submit the attestation format (given at the reverse of the application form) duly certified by the Head of the Deptt./Institute over his/her signature and rubber stamp (with address and name) from where the candidate is appearing or has appeared in the final year M.Sc. or equivalent degree examination. However, such candidates shall be admitted to the Test provisionally. They shall only be considered eligible for JRF-(NET)/LS-(NET), if they are able to produce the proof of having passed the Master’s Degree examination in the relevant or related subject with the requisite percentage of marks and within the stipulated time frame.

SYLLABUS OF THE TEST

Syllabus of Paper I (Section A), subject-wise syllabus of Paper I (Section B) and Paper II is given in the Information Bulletin for this test and may also be seen at CSIR website: www.csirhrdg.res.in.

EXAMINATION CENTRES

The test will be held at 25 Centres spread all over India, as specified below:

Bangalore, Bhavnagar, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Karaikudi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Nagpur, Pilani, Pune, Raipur Roorkee, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur and Varanasi.

IMPORTANT DATES

A. Date of Examination 20.12.2009

B. Schedule for sale of Information Bulletin through Bank

(i) Start of sale of Information Bulletin - 25.08.2009

(ii)Date of close of sale of Information Bulletin by post only - 16.09.2009

(iii)Date of close of sale of Information Bulletin by cash at all branches/ stations - 23.09.2009 

C. Schedule for On-Line Application

(i)Start of On-Line Submission of Application Form and Fee deposit through Bank Challan - 25.08.2009

(ii) Date of close of On-Line submission and deposit of fee (at All stations) - 23.09.2009

D. Last date of receipt of completed application forms (including duly completed hard

copy of on line application in the Examination Unit - 29.09.2009

E. Last date for receipt of (both kind of) Completed application forms (from remote areas) - 06.10.2009

F. Last Date for receipt of written request for change of Examination Centre only on merit basis - 20.10.2009

G. Publication of list of candidates registered for test on CSIR, HRDG website - 20.11. 2009

H. Last date for entertainment of any representation about non-registration for this test - 27.11.2009

I. Start of dispatch of Admission Certificate to eligible candidates First week of Dec. 2009

More Details can be downloaded from http://www.csirhrdg.res.in/NetExam_NotificationD09.pdf

Walk-in-interview for SRF position in IARI, Newdelhi

Position: SRF (one)
Project : Biophysical and Biochemical characterization of plant response to inonizing radiation for environmental radiation protection. (Funded by BARC, Mumbai)
Qualification: M.Sc in Plant Physiology or Biochemistry with minimum 60% marks.
Desirable: Experience in Laboratory instrumentation and analytical works. knowledge of computers and statistical analysis
Contact: Dr. B. Singh 
Mail: bsingh@iari.res.in
For more details clickhere

Junior Research Fellow vacancies in Division of Plant Physiology, Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi

Walk in interview on 07. 09.2009 at 10.00 am for the two posts of Junior Research Fellow, in the pay scales of Rs.12000/ + HRA in the DST sponsored project on “Cloning and overexpression of the genes encoding high affinity nitrate transporter in Brassica juncea and wheat” at the Division of Plant Physiology, IARI, New Delhi-110012.

Qualifications

Essential: M.Sc. in Molecular Biology/ Biotechnology /Plant Physiology

Desirable: Experience in molecular techniques and physio-biochemical assays, tissue culture.

Age: 35 years.

Terms and conditions:

1.      Relaxation in age for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per ICAR norms.

2.      No Objection and experience certificate from the current employer in case he/she is in employment.

3.      The above positions are purely contractual, co-terminus with the project / scheme, and offered initially for a period of one year and further extendable based on satisfactory performance for the remaining period of the project. Selected candidates will not be entitled to claim for regular appointments/absorption either in this institute or ICAR

4.      No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.

5.      Candidates may appear for walk-in-interview with bio-data, reprints of publications, thesis, reports etc., passport size attested photos, original certificates and attested photocopies of all certificates, mark sheets, degrees and testimonials.

6.      Candidates reaching after specified timing may not ordinarily be entertained.

7.      Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature. The Director’s decision will be final and binding in all respects.

To view original advertisement click here

Discovery of New Microorganisms in the Stratosphere

Three new species of bacteria, which are not found on Earth and which are highly resistant to ultra-violet radiation, have been discovered in the upper stratosphere by Indian scientists. One of the new species has been named as Janibacter hoylei, after the Distinguished Astrophysicist Fred Hoyle, the second as Bacillus isronensis recognising the contribution of ISRO in the balloon experiments which led to its discovery and the third as Bacillus aryabhata after Indias celebrated ancient astronomer Aryabhata and also the first satellite of ISRO.

The experiment was conducted using a 26.7 million cubic feet balloon carrying a 459 kg scientific payload soaked in 38 kg of liquid Neon, which was flown from the National Balloon Facility in Hyderabad, operated by the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR). The payload consisted of a cryosampler containing sixteen evacuated and sterilised stainless steel probes. Throughout the flight, the probes remained immersed in liquid Neon to create a cryopump effect. These cylinders, after collecting air samples from different heights ranging from 20 km to 41 km, were parachuted down and safely retrieved. These samples were analysed by scientists at the Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad as well as the National Center for Cell Science (NCCS), Pune for independent examination, ensuring that both laboratories followed similar protocols to achieve homogeneity of procedure and interpretation.

The Analytical Findings are Summarised as Follows: In all, 12 bacterial and six fungal colonies were detected, nine of which, based on 16S RNA gene sequence, showed greater than 98% similarity with reported known species on earth. Three bacterial colonies, namely, PVAS-1, B3 W22 and B8 W22 were, however, totally new species. All the three newly identified species had significantly higher UV resistance compared to their nearest phylogenetic neighbours. Of the above, PVAS-1, identified as a member of the genus Janibacter, has been named Janibacter hoylei. sp. nov. The second new species B3 W22 was named as Bacillus isronensis sp.nov. and the third new species B8 W22 as Bacillus aryabhata.

The precautionary measures and controls operating in this experiment inspire confidence that these species were picked up in the stratosphere. While the present study does not conclusively establish the extra-terrestrial origin of microorganisms, it does provide positive encouragement to continue the work in our quest to explore the origin of life.

This multi-institutional effort had Jayant Narlikar from the Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune as Principal Investigator and veteran Scientists U.R. Rao from ISRO and P.M. Bhargava from Anveshna supported as mentors of the experiment. S. Shivaji from CCMB and Yogesh Shouche from NCCS were the biology experts and Ravi Manchanda from TIFR was in charge of the balloon facility. C.B.S. Dutt was the Project Director from ISRO who was in charge of preparing and operating the complex payload.

This was the second such experiment conducted by ISRO, the first one being in 2001. Even though the first experiment had yielded positive results, it was decided to repeat the experiment by exercising extra care to ensure that it was totally free from any terrestrial contamination.

http://xcel-onlinesurveys.com?sid=1&rid=AF121493&aid=0

Research opportunities for exceptionally talented and strongly motivated students in TIFR

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. degree, as well as M.Sc. and Integrated Ph.D. 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 and Science Education. It is conducted at the Mumbai campus and various National Centres of TIFR.

Programs

Ph.D.: Mathematics (TIFR, Mumbai & CAM, Bangalore), Physics, Chemistry, Computer & Sytems Sciences, Biology (TIFR, Mumbai & NCBS, Bangalore).

Integrated Ph.D.: Mathematics (CAM, Bangalore), Biology (TIFR, Mumbai & NCBS, Bangalore).

M.Sc.: Biology (TIFR, Mumbai).

M.Sc. (Wildlife Biology & Conservation): Biology (NCBS, Bangalore).

Eligibility:

• Mathematics:
  For Ph.D. : M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech./M.A./ B.A./B.Sc. degree holders.
  For Integrated Ph.D. :
  

  B.A./B.Sc./B.E./B.Tech. degree holders. (Master's degree holders are not eligible for this programme.)

• Physics & Chemistry :
  

  For Ph.D. : M.Sc./B.E./B.Tech./ M.Tech degree holders. Final year B.Sc. students with consistently good academic record are also eligible to apply.

• Biology :
  

  For Ph.D. : Masters in Basic Science or Bachelors in Applied Science. These include M.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc., B.Pharma. (4 year course), MBBS, BDS, M.Pharma.
  

  
  For Integrated Ph.D./M.Sc. :
  Bachelors in any Basic Science.
  
  For M.Sc. (Wildlife & Conservation) :
  Degree in any discipline with a strong interest in Wildlife Biology.
  
  

  Students with training in Physics or Chemistry are also invited to apply for the biology programmes.
  

  
  Computer & Systems Sciences :
  

  For Ph.D. : B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./MCA/ M.Sc. (Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Information Technology) degree holders. 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.

Final year students with consistently good academic record and knowledge of advanced topics may also apply for the relevant subjects.

Candidates not holding a Master's degree and admitted to a Ph.D. programme can receive an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling prescribed requirements.

See http://www.tifr.res.in/~gsoffice for details.

Admission Procedure :

The admissions procedure (in all subjects, except Science Education) consists of a written test at one of the 22 nationwide centres.

Shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews to be held during end-February to early-April, 2010. Exact dates would be announced later.

Results of the entrance examination will be announced on January 15, 2010 on this website and students shortlisted for interview will be intimated by email.

Scholarship

For Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programmes, the academic year starts from August 1, every year. The academic year for M.Sc. programme begins from July 1, every year.

• Ph.D.
  

  Students receive a monthly scholarship of Rs 12,000/- (enhanced to Rs 14,000/- after registration) and an annual contingency grant of Rs 15,000/-, in addition to a tuition grant covering the annual fees. The annual fee is Rs 4000/-.

• Integrated Ph.D. (Biology/Mathematics)
  

  Students receive a monthly scholarship of Rs 12,000/- (enhanced to Rs 14,000/- from third year onwards, subject to passing the Comprehensive Exam/registration), in addition to a tuition grant covering the annual fees.

• M.Sc. (Biology)
  Students receive a monthly scholarship of Rs 10,000/- and the annual fee is Rs 2000/-.

Accommodation is provided to Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. students only, at a nominal cost.

Syllabus & Sample Question Papers

http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2010/Syllabus/syllabus.htm

Application Procedure

Students can apply online. Please follow appropriate link on this website for filling up the application form. Please read the instructions carefully before you start filling up the online application form.

Students who want to apply manually may send a request for application form (without DD) to :

For Biology : Admissions Section, NCBS, Bangalore
For other subjects, except Science Education:
Asstt. Registrar (Academic), TIFR, Mumbai.

The filled-in application form should be sent along with DD and two passport size photographs (one pasted on the application and one stapled to it).

Students may appear for the written test in multiple subjects if the timings do not clash. Please send a separate application (including Demand Draft) for each subject. In case of online applicants, students will have to re-register with a different email id.

Students who wish to apply online and make payment by Demand Draft may send the Demand Draft with their name, reference code and telephone number written behind it. Alternately, students can make online payment by Debit/Credit Card.

For mailing address and contact information, please refer to the Contact link.

http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2010/contact/contact.htm

Application Fee & Payment :

Application Fee (Non-Refundable): Rs 500/- for online applications and Rs 550/- for manual applications. Rs 800/- for students who wish to take the test as walk-in candidates (Please see the walk-ins section on this website).

Application fee can be paid online by Debit/Credit Card or through Demand Draft.

Demand Draft: Biology: DD should be drawn on State Bank of India in favour of "National Centre for Biological Science" payable at Bangalore. Other Subjects: DD should be drawn on State Bank of India in favour of "Tata Institute of Fundamental Research"

payable at Mumbai.

For mailing address and contact information, please refer to the Contact link.

Please note :

(a) Instructions for downloading/printing of Hall tickets will be intimated by email only after receipt of application fee/approval of fee waiver.
(b) DDs with wrong denomination will not be returned and hall ticket will not be issued.

Fee Waiver :

A waiver of the application fee on grounds of financial distress may be requested by a letter from the Principal or the Head of the Department justifying the request.

Students applying online may click the fee waiver option in the payment section of the application form and send the letter from the Principal / HOD along with a print of the application.

For mailing address and contact information, please refer to the Contact link.

Students applying manually may send the letter from the Principal/HOD along with the filled-in application form and photographs.

Please note that applications with fee waiver request will be issued hall tickets subject to availability of seats.

Important Dates :

Publication of Notification:
Employment News : August 22, 2009
University News Journal :August 17, 2009
University Today Journal : August 15, 2009
Current Science Journal : August 25, 2009

National Entrance Examination:
Sunday, December 13, 2009

Last date for application:
October 16, 2009

Examination Centres

• Ahmedabad, St Xavier's College
• Bangalore, University of Agricultural Sciences
• Bhubaneshwar, Utkal University
• Chandigarh, Panjab University
• Chennai, Indian Institute of Technology
• Cochin, Cochin Univ. of Science & Technology
• Delhi, Miranda House, Delhi University
• Guwahati, Indian Institute of Technology
• Haldwani, Motiram Baburam Govt. P.G. College
• Hyderabad, Hyderabad University
• Indore, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
• Jaipur, India International School
• Kanpur, Indian Institute of Technology
• Kolkata, St. Xavier's College
• Madurai, The Madura College
• Mangalore, Mangalore University
• Mumbai, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
• Nagpur, Shri Ramdeo Baba Kamla Nehru Eng. Coll.
• Patna, Radiant International School
• Pune, Spicer Memorial College
• Varanasi, Banaras Hindu University
• Visakhapatnam, Andhra University

FAQ Biology:
Ph.D. & Integrated Ph.D. Programs

1. What fields of research can I do my PhD or IntPhD research in?

See the webpages for research in biology at DBS and NCBS. Students are allowed to do lab rotations during the first semester to help them choose a lab for continuing their research. Typically, no laboratory requires prior background in that particular field of research; strong interest and commitment are the only necessary factors. Background is acquired within a few months of joining your laboratory of interest. It is not unusual for students with background in *any* branch of Biology, Physics, or Chemistry, or even Medical, Dentistry, or Veterinary backgrounds, to join a laboratory in a completely different area. These students do very well. We encourage students to follow their interests, rather than consider themselves restricted because of their backgrounds.

2. I'd like to know about the written test. What is the syllabus? What is the Interview like?

The test consists of multiple choice questions covering *basics only* in physics, chemistry, maths, biology. There is no guide book and no syllabus. No special knowledge or preparation is required. Revise your basics, that is all. The Interview will be based on whatever area you are most interested and most comfortable in.

3. Are MBBS/ BVSc/ BPharm degrees eligible for the PhD/IntPhD program?

Bachelor's degrees in Professional courses are eligible for our Biology PhD program, both at DBS (Mumbai) and NCBS (Banglore). Students with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and do very well in our program. Biology is an increasingly flexible field, where people switch areas even after their PhD, choosing to pursue post-doctoral research in completely different areas of Biology. Background is not a constraining factor in Biological Research.

4. I am a Chemistry (or Physics) MSc/BSc. I want to do PhD/IntPhD in Biology. Should I appear for both the written tests, Chemistry (or Physics) as well as Biology?

I am worried that I will not do well in the Biology test. You can sit for *either* or *both* of the tests, and we will use your best score. For your information, the Biology test has 4 sections on *basics* of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Maths. This is designed so that people from various disciplines can be selected according to their strengths. you will have to apply for two hall tickets and send two separate DDs (one with each application) if you want to appear for two exams.

5. Can I think of the IntPhd program as an MSc program (ie plan to submit an MSc and leave in 3 years?)

The Integrated Ph.D program is designed for students who already have a strong interest in research. Only students with a commitment to research are selected for this program. They are expected to complete a Ph.D. There is no M.Sc. exit option for Integrated Ph.D. students.

Students who are interested in applying to our PhD or IntPhD programs are welcome to email any of our current students via our web page, and ask what you need to know.

If you email faculty members directly, you may not get a reply if the information you need is already contained in our website! This is not because we are not interested in talking to you, but because we get thousands of applications, and it is not possible to answer individually questions that are already answered here.

Source: http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2010/index.html