IIIT-H; Last Date: Jan 5th 2009

International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad

Admissions to M.Tech/MS/Ph.D Programmes (2009-10)

Welcome to PG admission portal of IIIT-Hyderabad.

IIIT-H is looking for students who aim to transform industry and society by developing new applications/systems by doing cutting-edge research. We focus on research in the core areas of Information Technology and its application in other areas.

IIIT-H is inviting applications for the academic year 2009-10 from the candidates who have completed (or going to complete by July 2009) B.Tech./B.E./B.Arch. etc., in any branch of Engineering, B.Sc. in Agriculture (or equivalent), BSc in Physics, Chemistry or Biology with good Mathematics background, or M.Tech./M.E./MCA/M.Sc./M.A. for admission into Postgraduate and Research programs in the areas of Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, VLSI and Embedded Systems, Computational Linguistics, Computer Aided Structural Engineering, Bioinformatics, Computational Natural Sciences (Dual-Degree & MSc), IT in Building Sciences, IT in Power Systems, Spatial Informatics (Remote Sensing and GIS), Cognitive Sciences, Humanities, and Applied Agriculture.

Admission into M.Tech., M.S. & PhD programs is very flexible at IIIT. A student with an Engineering or Science degree in any field/area can seek admission into any other field/area for higher studies. For instance, a candidate who has completed B.Tech. in Electronics/Electrical/Civil Engineering can apply for M.Tech./M.S./Ph.D in Computer Science, VLSI & Embedded Systems, and Bioinformatics.

The details of programs are given below.
To apply for any programme please visit How To Apply.

PG Programmes	Eligibility
MTech :
Computer Science and Engineering	All who have completed (or going to complete by July 2009) BE/BTech in Engg(any branch including CS/ ECE EE/Civil/ Inst./Biotech.) or B.Arch. or Master's degree in Science/ Maths/IT/Computer Science or MCA
Computer Science and Information Security
VLSI and Embedded Systems
Computational Linguistics
Computer Aided Structural Engineering
Bioinformaltics
PG Diploma
PG Diploma in Applied Agriculture and Information Technology [PGDAAIT]	All who have completed (or going to complete by July 2009) B.Sc (agriculture/horticulture/forestry) or equivalent.
Post BSc Programmes (Note : For Post BSc and MSc(CNS), if the date of examination (15 Feb 2008) is clashing with any other important examination that you are appearing for, you are advised to continue filling the form and inform us separately by sending a mail to admissions_ccnsb@iiit.ac.in )
Post BSc. Dual Degree(BTech CSE + MS by Research in Computational Natural Sciences)	All who have completed (or going to complete by July 2009) BSc (any branch with Mathamatics as a subject). Preferable with Honors/Major in Physics/Chemistry.
MSc (Computational Natural Sciences)	All who have completed (or going to complete by July 2009) BSc (any branch with mathematics as a subject), preferable with honours/major in physics/chemistry.
Research Programmes
MS by Research
Computer Science and Engineering (all areas)	All who are eligible to apply for MTech programme, are also eligible to apply. All who have completed (or going to complete by July 2009) ME/M.Tech. in Engg.
Electronics & Communication Engineering (all areas)
Computational Linguistics [Please refer note]
Computer Aided Structural Engineering(CASE)
Bioinformantics
Computational Natural Sciences(CNS)
IT in Building Science
IT in Power Systems
Ph.D
Computer Science and Engineering (all areas)	All who are eligible to apply for MTech programme, are also eligible to apply for PhD programme. All who have completed (or going to complete by July 2009) ME/M.Tech. in Engg. All who have completed (or going to complete by July 2009) masters degree in Social Sciences or Humanities are eligible to apply only for Ph.D programme with "*" (Spatial Informatics, Cognitive Sciences and Exact Humanities).
Electronics & Communication Engineering (all areas)
Computational Linguistics [Please refer note]
Computer Aided Structural Engineering(CASE)
Bioinformantics
Computational Natural Sciences(CNS)
IT in Building Science
IT in Power Systems
Spatial Informatics*
Cognitive Science* [Please refer note]
Exact Humanities* [Please refer note]
M.Phil
MPhil in Computational Linguistics	MA or MPhil in Linguistics, Languages or related areas.

Important Notes:

• For Computational Linguistics Program entrance will NOT be through PG Entrance Examination (only the applications will be through the PG Portal).
  
• For the MSc., Cognitive Science, Exact Humanities programmes the entrance examination will NOT be through PG Entrance Examination (only the applications will be through the PG Portal).
  
• For Post B.Sc Programs details please visit http://ccnsb.iiit.ac.in/faq.html
• For MSIT Programs Applications will NOT be through the PG portal
  For details of MSIT programmes please visit http://www.msitprogram.net.

• GATE Scholarships are applicable to the Candidates admitted to the programs M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, VLSI and Embedded Systems, BioInformatics, Computer Aided Structural Engineering and Computational Linguistics, from 2005-06 onwards.

For details: http://www.iiit.net/academics/admissions/pgadmissions/

IcfaiTech Fellowship Program; Last Date: Jan 3rd

IcfaiTech Fellowship Program

Selection to the IcfaiTech Fellowship Program is highly competitive. The Program is for candidates having consistently good academic record, professional accomplishments and a strong urge to contribute to knowledge creation and dissemination in various disciplines of Science and Technology.

Eligibility

First class B.Tech. degree in Computer Science / Electronics and Communication / Electrical / Mechanical / Civil / Biotechnology or M.Sc. degree in Physics/Mathematics. Candidates holding M.Tech. degree may also be considered and will be given exemption from the courses already completed.

Admission Process

The components of evaluating the students for admission into the IcfaiTech Fellowship Program are:

• IcfaiTech Fellowship Aptitude Test (IFAT)

• Past academic record

• Micro-presentation

• Final interview

Appropriate weightages are assigned to each of the above components and the composite score is computed based on the applicant’s performance. Admission is strictly based on merit.

The admission process consists of the following two phases and the Admission Calendar is enclosed herewith.

PHASE I

This phase consists of the IcfaiTech Fellowship Aptitude Test 2009 (IFAT 2009) to be conducted on January 18, 2009.

All applicants (except those exempted from IFAT) have to appear for IFAT 2009. The duration of the test is 2 hours. IFAT 2009 will be conducted at 78 Test centers all over India. IFAT is based on a pattern similar to GATE and consists of multiple-choice questions.

The applicants are required to select any one discipline of their choice from the following eight disciplines and mention the same in the Application Form:

Biotechnology, Civil, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, Electrical, Mechanical, Mathematics and Physics.

Applicants are required to procure the Application Form from IcfaiTech on payment of Rs.750/- by demand draft and submit it to the Admissions Officer, through Speed Post or Courier, at the following address:

The Admissions Officer IcfaiTech Headquarters #42, Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad - 500082 Ph: 040-23423153, 23435347/48 Fax : 040-23423150

Only crossed demand draft in favor of "IUCF A/c IcfaiTech" payable at Hyderabad will be accepted.

Click here to Register Online.

Exempted Categories

Candidates with GRE scores more than 1200 or valid GATE scores of more than 90 percentile will be exempted from IFAT 2009 and will be directly called for interviews and presentations.

Online Admit Card

All eligible applicants who have submitted their filled in application forms for IFAT 2009 can download their admit cards from website. The online admit card will carry the photo, name, address, roll number of the applicant, the test date, timings and details of the test center. No hard copies of admit cards will be sent by mail.

The admit card is not transferable to any other person. Impersonation is a punishable offence under law.

Declaration of Results

The applicants will be selected for Phase II on the basis of their performance in IFAT 2009.

The results of IFAT will be available on website on the specified dates, as mentioned in the Admissions Calendar. Those who are shortlisted for Phase II of the admission process through IFAT and those from the exempted categories will be individually intimated through post / email.

PHASE II

The second phase of admission process will be conducted for two days and will be held at Hyderabad. The shortlisted applicants will receive the interview call letter along with the enrollment form, personal data form, schedule and date of Phase II of the admission process, and a confirmation form. The list of topics for micro-presentation will also be sent. Evaluation of applicants in Phase II will be done on the basis of the following:

Micro-presentation: Each applicant has to make a 5-7 minute presentation to the panel on a topic chosen by the applicant from among the list provided in advance. This will be followed by a 3-4 minute question-answer session. The objective is to assess the conceptual abilities and oral communication skills of the applicant.

Final Interview: The objective of the final interview is to assess the applicant’s competence in the subject studied, motivation, attitude and motivation to pursue the Fellowship Program.

Admission Decision

The admission decision is based on past academic record as well as the performance in the two phases of the admission process. Those who are finally selected for admission or waitlisted will be intimated individually. The Program will start on August 03, 2009 at IcfaiTech, Hyderabad

For details: http://www.icfaitech.org/fellowship_program.asp

Institute of Microbial Technology(IMTech);Date: Feb 2nd

INSTITUTE OF MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY (IMTECH)

ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAM: WALK IN INTERVIEW

Institute of Microbial Technology, invites exceptionally motivated candidates who have passed M.Sc. and cleared CSIR/UGC NET, DBT JRF examination (A Category), or ICMR JRF examination (NOT THE NET LECTURESHIP OR ICMR PROJECT) to appear for a walk-in interview on February 2, 2009, (Reporting Time 9.00 a.m. to 12 noon; kindly confirm your presence by e-mail at phd@imtech.res.in) for pursuing doctoral research at IMTECH under the aegis of the Ph. D degree program being jointly run by IMTECH and the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. IMTECH is a multidisciplinary institute with excellent research facilities, state of the art computer and library facilities, and faculty with interests in many different areas of modern biology and biotechnology. During this intake, openings may be available in the subjects illustratively mentioned below. Further details will be available to those appearing for the walk-in interview(s), which will be conducted, for each candidate, subject to the fulfillment of the required essential qualifications. Candidates may be required to identify their preferred areas/sub-areas for research before being interviewed (see below).

Molecular Biology: Molecular biology of pathogens, gene silencing, stress tolerance, signal transduction, gene expression, genome-wide analysis. Cell Biology & Immunology: Host- pathogen interactions, TB vaccine development, T- and B-cell activation, infectious agents & vaccine targets, cell structure & microscopy. Protein Science & Engineering: Structure-function relationships, design, folding, engineering, stability, expression, structural analysis and modeling, crystallization, structure determination and structure- based drug designing Applied & Environmental Microbiology : Microbial diversity, environmental biotechnology, biotransformations, vaccines, extremophiles and their metabolites. Bioinformatics: Computer-aided vaccine and drug development, genome annotations, protein structure prediction, molecular simulations. Bioorganic Chemistry: Enzymes and abzymes in organic synthesis, biocatalysis and bioactive molecules. Peptide Chemistry: Peptide synthesis, conformational characterization and modelling. Biochemical Engineering: Fermentation & downstream processing, process development, bioreactor modelling and control. Biosensors: Immunodiagnostics of pesticides and other environmental pollutants based on bioprobe-electronic interfacing.

Eligibility and Selection:

Candidates with Master's Degree or equivalent in any branch of science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Pharmacy) or in chemical/biochemical engineering who have qualified to be eligible to receive a doctoral junior research fellowship (JRF) after passing any of the following examinations are eligible to be interviewed: CSIR/UGC NET, DBT JRF examination (A Category), or ICMR JRF examination. Those who come for interview must be prepared to be present in Chandigarh for three days, which is the approximate time required to finalize the admission of successful candidates. No TA/DA or any other expenses will be paid for appearing in the interview. Only those candidates will be allowed to appear in the interview who produce a valid proof of having passed the qualifying masters’ level examination (e.g., may be a letter from the relevant Head of Department). Candidates must also state their present occupation, if any, before the interview; any concealment may result in cancellation of admission at any stage. Age limit: 28 years (age relaxation is applicable to SC/ST and OBC candidates as per Govt. of India rules). The decision of the Director, IMTECH, regarding selection/admission of the candidates shall be final.

Residential Accommodation:

Separate hostel accommodation for boys and girls in the campus may be provided to admitted candidates, when available. Please note that this year we won’t be able to provide any hostel accommodation immediately after admission.

How to apply:

Prepare and bring with yourself attested photograph and 3 copies of a write-up in the prescribed format (downloaded from our website), stating: 1. Name 2. Full address for correspondence, telephone/fax/mobile numbers, e-mail address 3. Region (North/South/East/West); 4. Male/Female; 5. Date of Birth 6. Which category do you belong: SC/ST/OBC/General. 7. NET (CSIR/UGC) or Junior Research Fellowship Examination (ICMR/DBT) Passed: Yes/No. 8. Roll No and date of passing of NET or equivalent examination. 9. Present occupation. 10. Marks obtained in M.Sc. Part I and II, name of Institute, date of passing and subjects studied. Kindly bring original and attested copies of (a) All certificates (school leaving, B.Sc., M.Sc., etc.), (b) Proof of passing NET (a copy of certificate or roll number along with newspaper clipping showing result with roll number highlighted). THOSE WHO ARE SELECTED WILL BE ASSIGNED LABS AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY RS.3000/- IN CASH TOWARDS REGISTRATION WHICH WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DONE AFTER SELECTION/ADMISSION. Reservation as per rules will be applicable to SC/ST candidates.

For details: http://www.imtech.res.in/phd

The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund

The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund

The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund (TSCSF) was established as a registered charity in 1997.

Under various Masters programmes, TSCSF offers Post Graduate students from developing countries the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, and gain skills that will make a long-term contribution to the further development of their countries.

Each year nearly 90 students will be given major scholarships
(for one year in the UK, and for two years in Netherlands).

Partners in the scheme are the
University of Cambridge,
Durham University,
The University of Edinburgh,
Imperial College London,
University of Leeds,
The University of Oxford and University College London in the UK,
and with Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology and University of Twente in the Netherlands.

These universities also contribute to the funding of scholarships.

The scholarships are known as Shell Centenary Scholarships (in the UK), Royal Dutch Shell Centenary Scholarships (in the NL).

A number of scholarships are also jointly funded with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and are known as Shell Centenary Chevening Scholarships.

For details click

Shell Centenary Scholarships and Shell Centenary Chevening Scholarships

Imperial College London

Scholarship Application Form

A scholarship application should accompany, or follow, a University Graduate Entry Application.
A scholarship application will not be considered unless and until the applicant has received an offer from Imperial College London to undertake an eligible programme of postgraduate study by 31st March 2009 (an application for academic admission must have been made by 31st January 2009).

Applicants must personally complete this form by entering the information requested in the appropriate blocks.

A fully-completed scholarship application form must reach the University by 1 March 2009.

Applicants should normally be:
aged 35 or under
nationals of and resident in any country other than Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States and intending to return and take up permanent residence there after completion of the proposed programme of study intending to study a subject that will be of significant value in aiding the sustainable development of their home country of outstanding academic ability, e.g. have obtained a degree equivalent to a first class honours degree at a British university fluent in spoken and written English neither a current nor former employee of the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies

It is the intention that the scholarships be widely geographically distributed. In each year a large number of countries will be represented. Scholarships will be awarded to those academically qualified applicants thought best able to contribute to the development of their home country by becoming leaders, decision-makers or opinion-formers.

Preference will be given to those who have not yet had the opportunity to study in the UK and NL.

Each scholarship will cover tuition, accommodation, maintenance cost and a return airfare for the scholarship holder only.

Please note that an applicant must have met all the conditions for academic entry, including the university’s English language requirements before they can compete for a scholarship.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM

A fully-completed Scholarship Application Form must reach the University by 1st March at
the latest.

Applications should be returned electronically to scholarships@imperial.ac.uk or sent to:

Scholarships Section, Registry
Imperial College London
Level 3 Sherfield Building
South Kensington Campus
London
SW7 2AZ

The scholarships are known as Shell Centenary Scholarships (in the UK), Royal Dutch Shell Centenary Scholarships (in the NL).

A number of scholarships are also jointly funded with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and are known as Shell Centenary Chevening Scholarships.

Please note that all applications to compete for a scholarship must be directed to the individual universities and not to The Shell Centenary Scholarship Fund.

For full details visit website:

To download application Form

IIA Entrance Test 2009 Results

IIA Entrance Test 2009 Results

Name of the candidates short listed based on their performance in the IIA Entrance Test - 2009

IIA PhD Programme - 2009

HTNO	Name
P0053	BAGCHI PARTHA
P0014	BALA SUDHAKARA REDDY ARUMALLA
P0141	BHAMY SHENOY MAITHRY
P0098	CHITTA LAKSHMI PRADEEP
P0095	CHOUDHURY SAYANTAN
PC0032	CHOUDHURY SOURAV
P0263	DEBNATH CHIRANJIT
P0476	DEY BALARAM
P0021	DEY PARIJAT
PC0081	GOLUI SUBRATA
P0440	KUMARI SARITA
P0093	LAHIRI BARID BARAN
P0017	MISHRA MUKESH
P0422	MOHAMMAD HASAN
P0466	MOHAPATRA PRANAB KISHORE
P0458	NANDI SUPRIYA
PC0011	REDDY HARSHA VARDHAN M.
PIC0004	ROY SARATHI
P0468	SANDILYA SAURABH
P0094	SANTRA SUMITA
P0079	SHUKLA BALMUKUND
P0099	SMITHA H.N.
P0220	THOMAS MATHEW
P0051	WAHID ABDUL

IIA - IGNOU Integrated PhD Programme - 2009

HTNO	Name
I0053	AIN ANIRBAN
I0279	ANOOP THOMAS
IC0027	ARAVIND P.A.
I0094	BAGCHI SHROBONA
I0076	BANERJEE PINAKI
IC0019	BHAT PALLAVI
I0305	DAS PANKAJ KUMAR
I0054	DUVEDI VIVEK KUMAR
I0316	GHOSH KUMAR JANG BAHADUR
I0244	GOSWAMI ABHIRUP
I0079	GUPTA VIBHU
IC0012	JAIN DEEPAK
I0186	JOSHI DARSHANA
I0123	KAUMUDI H.P
IC0036	KHANNA RAHUL
IC0023	KISHORE PULAPALLI
I0119	KRISHNAKUMAR M.A.
IC0025	MIDHUN M. M.
I0074	MONDAL KUNTAL
I0014	MONDAL SANDIP
I0077	MONDAL SWAPNAMAY
I0137	NAYAK CHANDRANI
I0150	PAL PRIYO SHANKAR
I0304	PHERWANI DIPESH
I0111	PRAMANIK SOURAV
I0019	ROY ARNAB KUMAR
I0232	ROY NILANJAN
PIC0004	ROY SARATHI
IC0041	VISHWAS AMIT

IIA - CU Integrated M.Tech. PhD Programme - 2009

IC0027	ARAVIND P.A.
C0133	ARORA ANIKA
IC0019	BHAT PALLAVI
C0053	BHAVASAR HEMANG
PC0032	CHOUDHURY SOURAV
PC0081	GOLUI SUBRATA
IC0012	JAIN DEEPAK
C0102	JAKHAR NARENDRA
IC0036	KHANNA RAHUL
IC0023	KISHORE PULAPALLI
IC0025	MIDHUN. M. M.
C0061	MOHANTY AMITA
C0114	MONDAL ADITYA
C0085	PAL SOUMI
C0111	PAUL JYOTIRMAY
PC0011	REDDY HARSHA VARDHAN M.
C0062	REDDY NARSI ANUGU
PIC0004	ROY SARATHI
C0092	SHARMA TARUN KUMAR
C0055	SHUBHA B R
IC0041	VISHWAS AMIT
PC0129	YADAV VARUN KANT

The personal interviews for IIA PhD Programme-2009 will be held at Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore during January 2-3, 2009. Outstation candidates may plan their travel.

However, the personal interviews for the remaining two programmes will be held at Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore after the announcement of the results JEST /GATE/CSIR-UGC-NET- 2009.

For more details: http://www.iiap.res.in/phd09/selected

Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships 2009; Last Date: Dec 31st

The Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships 2009

The Programme

Dr Manmonhan Singh, the Prime Minister of India, is a graduate and Honorary Fellow of St John’s College. He is widely acknowledged as the architect of the economic reforms that have helped propel India onto the World Stage. In honour of Dr Singh St John’s College, the University of Cambridge launched the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships in Delhi last year. These awards will enable academically outstanding Indian students to come to St. John’s College, University of Cambridge to study for doctoral degrees in subjects like Science & Technology, Economics and Social Sciences.

Applications in Aerospace Engineering and Energy Studies will be of particular interest

Eligibilty Criteria

The applicant should be:

* The applicant should be:
* An Indian national with a valid Indian passport and currently based in India
* Below 35 years of age as on 31 December 2008
* Not already had significant exposure to UK education or received UK government funding.
* Should hold a Master’s (postgraduate) degree from a reputed/recognised India university/institution with a First Class award (UG and PG) in the relevant subject/field
* Evidence of leadership qualities (to be assessed from personal statements e.g. extracurricular activities and/or evidence of having made a difference to the country/society/participation in symposia in the relevant subject, or peer reviewed publication in the area.)
* Keen to pursue and should have identified a full time Doctoral Research degree from the University of Cambridge commencing by September/October 2009
* Fluent in spoken and written English
* Able to fulfil any other admission criteria laid down by the university.

Value of the Award

The scholarships are fully funded:

* Academic fees
* International airfare
* Monthly stipend to cover living expenses
* UK Visa

Application process

It is the responsibility of the applicants to identify a suitable Doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge, apply for a place for September/October 2009 and secure admission.
1. Identify a suitable doctoral programme and supervisor at the University of Cambridge.
2. Applicants to visit the Board of Graduate Studies (BoGs) website and make formal application to the University at the same time as to the Dr Man Mohan Singh Scholarships.
3. Applicants to select St John’s College as their first choice College on their BoGs application form.
4. Applicants to indicate on their BoGs form that they are applying for the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships, but also to complete the section applying for funding from the University.
5. Apply for the Scholarship on the prescribed format by 31 December 2008 and submit it to the British Council. Click here to download the application form (Word) and (Pdf)


Notes:
• Only those applicants who get an offer of admission at St John’s College will be eligible for the award of the Scholarship.
• Candidates should NOT approach St John’s College directly at this stage.

Selection

Candidates for these scholarships are selected through a process of short listing from the applications received by the British Council, followed by personal interviews, which will be held in New Delhi .

Subsequent to the interviews the selection committee identifies the required number of candidates for the awards. The decision of the selection committee will be final. Selection results will be communicated within a month following the interview.

Post selection

Pre-departure briefings, UK visa and travel arrangements for the selected candidates will be co-ordinated by the British Council.

General Notes

* The British Council will acknowledge receipt of applications through the emails provided on the application form. For this purpose, applicants are requested to provide their latest email ids. However, the British Council will not be responsible for failure of on-line delivery.
* The British Council will further contact only the short-listed candidates inviting them for interviews. Applicants are requested not to contact the British Council office directly.
* Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in New Delhi in April 2009. Candidates will be expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

Further information

For further information and clarification please contact:

Vishu Sharma
Scholarships
British Council
17, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi 110001, India

Tel +91 (0)11 23711401 (extn. 272)
Fax +91 (0) 11 23710717
Direct tel: +91 (0)11 41497272

delhi.scholarship@in.britishcouncil.org

The deadline for submission is 31 December 2008

The University of Cambridge and St John’s College would like to acknowledge and thank the sponsors of the Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships: BP Foundation, Rolls-Royce and Others.

For details: http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarships-drmanmohansingh.htm

PhD in Physics at RRI; Last Date: March 31st 2009

PhD in Physics at Raman Research Institute (RRI), Bangalore

Admission to the PhD Programme 2009

Format of the Ph.D. Programme Research Scholars undergo intensive course work during the first year. The Medium of Instruction is English. On successful completion of the course work they will be registered For a Ph.D. degree with the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, Students are paid a scholarship of Rs. 12,000 per month For the first two years and RS. 14,000 thereafter, subject to satisfactory progress. In addition, they are paid a book grant of Rs. 5,000 per annum for four years. Students are also provided hostel accommodation. RRI encourages and supports participation of students in national and international conferences. RRI is also a participant in the Joint Astronomy Programme (JAP) with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and the Physics in Biology Programme with the National Centre For Biological Sciences, Bangalore. Who are eligible & How to apply Students must have a first class M.Sc. degree in Physics or Chemistry or a first class degree in Engineering. Students who expect to complete their degree in the academic year 2008-2009 may also apply. Applicants for research in Physics are advised to appear for the Joint Entrance Screening Test 2009 (JEST 2009). JEST.2009 will be held at several centers throughout the country and is being administered by the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata. Application forms and additional information may be obtained from the VECC website http://jestO9.veccal.ernet.in, or by writing to the Following address along with postage stamps of Rs.60/- affixed on a self-addressed slip of (approximate size of 20 cm x 1 5 cm), This will be used to mail the application form. The Chairman, JEST-2009 Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre 1/AF Bidhan Nagar, Kolkata - 700 064	Online submission of applications at http://jest09 veccal.ernet.in starts From: November 1 5, 2008 Last date For receiving requests for printed application Forms: December 10 2008 Last date For receiving the completed applications, and for online submission: December 31, 2008 JEST will be held on Sunday, February 15, 2009, From 10,00 am. to 1.00 p.m. Students with outstanding performance in advanced GRE (in the relevant subject), GATE or NET examination may apply directly to RRI. Call letters for interviews will be sent to the selected students by RRI around mid-April 2009. Final selection will be made on the basis of the performance in the interviews to be held at RRI, Bangalore, around mid-June 2009. For applicants For research in Chemistry and in Signal Processing, Imaging & Instrumentation, appearing in JEST is not mandatory. Selection will be based on a written test and interviews to be held at RRI around mid-June 2009. These students would have to apply directly to RRI, the application Forms (PRI 2009) may be obtained by a download From the RRI website http://www.rri.res.in, or by writing to the address below, along with a sell-addressed slip (size approximately 20 cm x 15cm). Admissions 2009 Raman Research Institute, CV Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore 560 080 Phone. (080)2361 0122 (Ext. 301) Fax: (080)2361 0492 Email admissions@rri.res.in Website. http:\\www.rri.res.in Last date for receiving requests For RRI 2009 application Forms: March 31, 2009	AREAS OF RESEARCH
		ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS • Cosmology and Galaxy Formation • Normal and Active Galaxies • Clusters of Galaxies • The Galaxy & the Interstellar Medium • The Intergalactic Medium • Neutron Stars and Pulsars • Polarization and Geometric Phases CHEMISTRY • Synthesis and Characterization of Liquid Crystals • Chemistry of Surfaces and Interlaces LIGHT AND MATTER PHYSICS • Bose Einstein Condensation • Laser Cooling & Trapping of Atoms • Ultra-cold Molecules • Propagation of Light in Random Media • Quantum Optics • Nonlinear Optics of Nanoinaterials • Ultrafast Phenomena • Intense Laser Field Interactions SIGNAL PROCESSING, IMAGING AND INSTRUMENTATION • Radio and X-ray Astronomy • Liquid Crystal Displays SOFT CONDENSED MATTER • liquid Crystals • Amphiphilic Systems • Colloids • Polymer Physics • Surface Science • Experimental Biological Physics THEORETICAL PHYSICS • Condensed Matter & Statistical Physics • Classical & Quantum Gravity • Gravitational Waves • Physics in Biology • Differential Geometry in Physics

For details: http://www.rri.res.in/htmls/gen/admiss-2009.html
To download application form: Click here

BARC Phd/OCES/DGFS-2009; Last Date: Jan 15th

BARC Phd/OCES/DGFS-2009

Selection Process

Selection to OCES/DGFS is a two-step process: screening to short-list candidates followed by interview of the short-listed candidates. Except for RSE discipline (code 44), there is a separate selection process for each of the other disciplines listed in Table-1. RSE is available only as an additional option to applicants for Physics and Chemistry disciplines (codes 41 and 42).

Screening for the Engineering disciplines (codes 21-29) is based on two alternative methods :

(a) Cut-off GATE Score for short-listing candidates for interview will be declared on the web.

(b) Written Test: It is conducted in each of the seven Engineering disciplines (codes 21-27). Travel Allowance is not paid for appearing in it. The details of the written test, scheduled in May, 2009, will be announced later.

Screening for the Science disciplines (codes 41-43) is based on two alternative methods :

(a) Written Test: It is conducted in each of the three Science disciplines (codes 41-43) at the centers listed in Table-5 along with their codes. Travel Allowance is not paid for appearing in the written test. Written test is scheduled onSunday, February 22, 2009.

(b) GATE Score: In this case, merit list in each of the Science disciplines (codes 41-43) is prepared on the basis of valid GATE Score of the applicants.

Cut-off GATE score and Written test marks for short-listing candidates for interview in each discipline are decided after the last date of receipt of applications.A candidate applying for Science disciplines (codes 41-43) can (i) opt to appear for the written test, or (ii) apply on the basis of valid GATE Score, or (iii) may opt to appear for written test and also apply for selection on the basis of valid GATE Score .

Selection Interviews of short-listed candidates are conducted in BARC Training School, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai-400 094. Outstation applicants are paid to and fro second-class sleeper train fare by shortest route or actual fare whichever is less. Probable period of selection interviews is during June-July, 2009. List of short-listed candidates and Interview schedule will be declared on our website from May 20, 2009 onwards. Interview call letters will also be posted to those short-listed for interview.

Final Selection is solely on the basis of performance in interview subject to medical fitness .

Eligibility Criteria

Valid GATE score means score of GATE-2008/ GATE-2009

How to Apply

There are two modes of application: (1) Online, and (2) By Post.

Application Fee: A non-refundable application-processing fee of Rs. 100/- (Rs. one hundred) for an online application and Rs.200/- (Rs. two hundred) for a postal application is chargeable from the applicants in General and OBC categories . SC/ST applicants and Dependents of Defence Personnel Killed in Action (DODPKIA) are exempted from payment of application fee. The application fee is to be paid by crossed Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of Accounts Officer, BARC, and payable at Mumbai. The applicant should write his/he r name and address at the back of the DD and retain the bank receipt and photocopy of the DD. Do not staple DD .

(1) Online Application: Keep the DD in hand for the amount of the Application Fee. Log on to the website www.hrdbarc.gov.in, and follow the instruction there for filling and submitting the Net-form .

(2) Application by Post can be made by taking two photocopies on an A4 size (~8.3"x11.7") paper of the accompanying format as Application Form. No separate application form is issued. Fill in all the relevant information, paste photographs on both the copies and mail both copies along with one set of enclosures and DD towards the application fee to the address given in the application form. One copy shall be returned to the applicant indicating the application number. That copy should be brought along at the time of appearing for Written Test and/ or Interview .

Some Guidelines for filling Application Form

(i) Under choice of different schemes in the application form, an OCES scheme is indicated by OCES followed by name of the training school from Table-3. Choices for DGFS are indicated by DGFS followed by name of the unit where MTech project is to be carried out and where the Fellow will be placed on appointment .

(ii) Allocation of scheme will solely be on the basis of selection interview merit and choices given by the applicant subject to available vacancies.

(iii) Choices given for those schemes, which are not applicable as per Table-3, will be ignored.

(iv) Choices for DGFS will be cancelled (retaining the options mentioned for OCES) if information about MTech admission, with specialization mentioned, is not submitted by July 10, 2009.

(v) Option of RSE is available only to those Physics and Chemistry discipline applicants who fulfill all eligibility criteria for RSE.

Important Dates	Science Written Test on Sunday February 22, 2009
		Postal	Online
Engineering Disciplines (codes 21-29):
Last date of application on the basis of GATE Score		10.4.2009	15.4.2009
Last date of posting of application for those opting for written test in 7 Engineering Disciplines		To be announced later
Science Disciplines (codes 41-43):
Last date of posting of application for those opting for written test in Science Disciplines		15.1.2009	20.1.2009
Last date of submission of GATE Score		10.4.2009	15.4.2009
Last date of posting of application for those not opting for written test		10.4.2009	15.4.2009
All disciplines: Interview schedule to be displayed on website		20.5.2009 onwards

For more details: http://www.npcil.co.in/hrdbarc/htmldocs/info_brochure.htm

PhD in Physics; SUPA Studentships, UK; Last Date Jan 31st 2009

Eight fully funded Prize PhD Studentships in Physics in UK Universities

Eight fully funded Prize PhD Studentships + over 100 other funded PhD places in physics in Scotland

The Scottish Universities Physics Alliance (SUPA) opens a single front door into physics PhDs in Scotland.

When you apply for a SUPA Prize PhD Studentship you will also be considered for other funded places available in physics departments in Scotland.

Major themes pursued by researchers in SUPA are:

• astronomy and space physics
• condensed matter and material physics
• nuclear and plasma physics
• particle physics
• photonics<./li>
• physics and life sciences

UK, EU and overseas students are invited to apply for 8 fully funded SUPA Prize Studentships and more than 100 other funded PhD places in physics in Scotland for 2009.

SUPA Studentships
SUPA is offering eight fully funded PhD studentships for outstanding students from anywhere in the world. These prestigious and competitive awards are intended to attract excellent students to study for a PhD in Scotland.

SUPA Prize Students are registered for a PhD in physics at one of the participating universities: Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Glasgow, St Andrews, Strathclyde, University of the West of Scotland and the SUPA Graduate School provides an excellent training environment. Extensive physics expertise within Scotland is made available to PhD students through:

• video links between dedicated teaching rooms
• computer mediated resources and tools
• practical activities (e.g., programming labs)
• tutorials and discussion classes
• lectures by distinguished visitors
• summer schools
• collaborations with major research facilities
• knowledge transfer opportunities
• entrepreneurship training

All physics PhDs in Scotland are SUPA Graduate School students and eligible to participate in training activities.

Applications should be made at www.supa.ac.uk by 31 January 2009

PhD in Physics; HGSFP, Germany; Last Date: Dec 13th 2008

Heidelberg Graduate School of Fundamental Physics (HGSFP)

The Heidelberg Graduate School of Fundamental Physics (HGSFP) at the University of Heidelberg, established in the framework of the Excellence Initiative of the German Federal and State Governments, invites applications for

Doctoral Scholarships

in its core areas of modern fundamental physics: (a) Fundamental Interactions and Cosmology, (b) Astronomy and Cosmic Physics and (c) Quantum Dynamics and Complex Quantum Systems. The HGSFP combines doctoral projects at the forefront of international research in the areas mentioned above with a rich and thorough teaching program. Further information can be found on the School’s web site:

http://www.fundamental-physics.uni-hd.de

The branch Astronomy & Cosmic Physics is the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Astronomy & Cosmic Physics at the University of Heidelberg (http://www.mpia.de/imprs-hd). Astronomy students accepted into the Graduate School will automatically be members of the IMPRS-HD and conversely. Membership in the IMPRS for Quantum Dynamics in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (http://www.mpi-hd.mpg.de/imprs-qd) is envisaged if appropriate.

Highly qualified and motivated national and international students are invited to apply. Applicants should hold a Master of Science or equivalent degree in physics. At equal levels of qualification, preference will be given to disabled candidates. Female students are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applications for scholarships should arrive by December 13, 2008. Applicants have to initiate their application registering via a web form available at http://www.fundamental-physics.uni-hd.de/scholarships.php.

PhD at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden; Last Date:18th Dec 2008

PhD student position in Applications of space techniques for earth observations -2009, Sweden

Application deadline 2008-12-18

Our research is driven by the curiosity to learn more about the universe and our earth. Through studies of the history of the universe and by studying what is happening on the earth today we search for a greater understanding of the origin of the universe, the earth, and the life. In order to reach our goals we develop very sensitive instrumentation and methods for retrieval of information from measurements.
Job description

We search for a doctoral student to study applications of space techniques to global and regional earth observations. The focus will be in particular on geodetic space techniques such as Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) (e.g. GPS, GLONASS, and the future European system Galileo), and Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR).

The measurements performed with these techniques result in parameters such as crustal motions, earth rotation parameters, and the atmospheric water vapour content. These parameters describe the global change on our dynamic planet on various temporal and spatial scales and are of major importance in geophysical and climate research. The techniques have different technique-specific advantages and strengths for global earth observations and are complementing each other in terms of the sensed parameter space, accuracy and resolution. To make use of these techniques in a best possible way with a holistic approach, the individual accuracy and stability needs to be investigated (and possibly improved), and strategies for a combination and integration have to be developed.

One focus of the project is the combination and integration of GNSS and InSAR data and analysis to study crustal deformation phenomena. Other subject areas are GNSS applications to monitor sea level changes and seismic events.
Qualifications

A suitable background is a Master of Science (Swedish: civilingenjör) in physics, electrical engineering, or an equivalent degree, including an experience and/or a strong interest in measurements and data analysis applied to the atmospheric sciences.

You will be employed as a doctoral student by Chalmers and will receive a salary according to current salary agreements. A maximum of 20% of your working time will be devoted to duties at the department, mainly teaching of undergraduate courses. The remaining time will be devoted to your own research education, where the aim is to complete your PhD examination within 5 years (nominal time without department duties is 4 years).
Application procedure

The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)

The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.

If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2008/259) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden
Further information

For additional information please contact Rüdiger Haas

Tel: 46 - 31 772 5530

E-mail: rudiger.haas@chalmers.se at the Department of Radio and Space Science.
Union representatives

* SACO: Jan Lindér
* ST: Marie Wenander
* SEKO: Ralf Berndtsson

All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00

PhD in Physics; SINP; Last Date: 19th Jan 2009

SAHA INSTITUTE OF NUCLEAR PHYSICS

(Aided Institute under the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India)

Sector 1, Block-AF, Bidhannagar, Kolkata 700064
Phone: (033) 2337-5345 to 49 (5 lines), Fax: (033) 2337-4637

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RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN PHYSICS (2009-2010 SESSION)

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Applications are invited for admission to the Post-M.Sc. Junior Research Fellowship programme in Physics of the Institute. The session will start in August. This page gives a general outline of the programme and describes how to apply for it.

About the programme: The Post-M.Sc. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) programme in Physics constitutes the first year of the Ph.D. programme of the Institute. Any student striving for a Ph.D. in physics has to go through this programme. On successful completion of this programme, the student can select an advisor and pursue research work under him/her.

The Institute conducts both theoretical and experimental research in frontier areas of physics. The areas of research include:

Condensed Matter Physics, High Energy Physics, Microelectronics,
Nuclear & Atomic Physics, Plasma Physics, Surface Physics, Theoretical Physics.

Fellowship and perquisites : Those admitted into the Course are designated as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) of the Institute and enjoy stipends of Rs 12,000/- per month for the first two years and Rs 14,000/- per month thereafter. Medical reimbursement for self only as per CS(MA) Rules are also given. House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 30% of fellowship extra if he/she is not provided hostel accommodation. An annual book grant of Rs. 3000/- is also available after the first year.

Admission procedure : All applications will be processed only through the submitted form. The selection procedure will be based on academic records, written test & interview. The written test may be waived for some JEST/GATE/CSIR-NET-JRF qualified candidates. For details, see http://www.saha.ac.in/cs/pmsc.phys/procedure.html.

Eligibility for applying : Physics and Mathematics at the Bachelor's level and Master's degree in Physics /Applied Mathematics /Electronics. Candidates currently in the final year of their Master's degree may also apply.

How to apply : Applications must be made online through the institute website. See http://www.saha.ac.in/cs/www/jrf.html for further details of the entrance examination and to access the application form. The last date for submitting applications is 19 January 2009.