Indian Institute of Science Education & Research - Integrated Ph.D Admissions 2012

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune has initiated an Integrated Ph.D. Programme for students on completion of their B. Sc/B.Tech or equivalent degree from any recognized university/institute in India. At present, the program will cover Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences.

The Integrated PhD programme is aimed to provide students with an opportunity for taking up research at an early stage of their higher studies. We invite applications from highly motivated students with an aptitude for research in basic sciences.

Selection to this programme would be made on the basis of a written examination and interview conducted at IISER, Pune.

Commencement of IPhD -2012: 1st August 2012

Entrance Examination dates for 2012 IPhD admissions: 28-29th January 2012 (Saturday/Sunday)

Venue for IPhD entrance examination: IISER Pune

Last date of IPhD applications 31st December 2011

Eligibility:

BSc (Physics, or related areas)

BTech with at least 55% marks.

Students who are in the final year of graduation can apply.

Research Areas in Physics at IISER Pune:

Quantum optics and quantum information theory

Particle Physics

Non-linear Dynamics

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Condensed matter and Low temperature Physics

Statistical Physics

Computational Material Science

Nano-science and Nano-technology.

Selected Candidates would be offered a scholarship of Rs. 10,000/- per month for the first two years.

After which it would be increased to comply with established UGC/CSIR norms (Rs. 16,000/ Rs. 18, 000 per month).

Interested students can apply online at : http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/intphd.html