Phd in IUCAA and NCRA. Exam Date: Dec 18th 2008

INAT- 2008 - IUCAA - NCRA Admission Test For Ph.D

Applications are invited from students who expect to complete their M.Sc. (in Physics/ Electronics/Astronomy/Applied Mathematics) or B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. (any branch) degree, by August 2009, for Research Scholarship (to do Ph.D.) at either of the following institutes:

• IUCAA, Pune, for Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics,

• NCRA - TIFR, Pune, for Astronomy and Astrophysics.

National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA - TIFR), Pune offers exciting opportunities for research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, as well as instrumentation, with an emphasis on Radio Astronomy. NCRA has built and operates the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope, which is located near Pune, and is the biggest and most powerful radio telescope in the world at low radio frequencies. It has been used internationally and has led to several significant discoveries. NCRA has modern computing facilities and a well-stocked library.

The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, offers challenging opportunities to young researchers in theory, observation, and instrumentation in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Recently, IUCAA has acquired a share in the 10 m Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), and operates the IUCAA Girawali Observatory (IGO) with 2 m optical telescope. Both the telescopes are with imaging, spectroscopic and polarimetric capabilities. IUCAA has a high performance computational facility, and a good library.

The Institutes are looking for highly motivated students with consistently good academic record. Students who have already completed the above degrees can also apply. Selection to research scholarship is through a written test and interviews. This is in addition to the selection through the usual JEST- 2009, for IUCAA and NCRA.

Selection Procedure

Selection to research scholarship is through a written test on December 18, and interviews on December 18, and/or 19, 2008, both to be held in Pune.

How to apply

Candidates should download the complete application set (consisting of Application Form (two pages), two Assessment Forms (each of two pages), and Admit Letter (one page), all in A4 size paper) from the web sites listed below. However, application set can also be obtained by writing to: INAT - 2008, The Coordinator, Core Programmes, IUCAA, Pune University Campus, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra, along with a self-addressed sheet of paper (approximate size 15 cm x 10 cm) with postage stamp of Rs. 15/- affixed on it.

Candidates with a first class degree may also walk-in for the written test by producing a valid photo identity. Further details about IUCAA and NCRA may be found in the web pages listed below.

Important dates

Request for printed (hard copy) application forms to reach IUCAA by : September 29, 2008.

Last date to receive the filled in application sets is : October 10, 2008.

The Admission (written) test will be held on : December 18, 2008.

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed on : December 18, and/or 19, 2008.

Contact:

Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)

(An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission)

Pune University Campus

Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra.

Web: http://www.iucaa.ernet.in/~inat

Phone: (020) 25604100, 25691414, Fax: (020) 25604699

E-mail: vch@iucaa.ernet.in

National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

Pune University Campus

Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra.

Web: http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in/~inat

Phone: (020) 25719000, 25719111, Fax: (020) 25692149

E-mail: res@ncra.tifr.res.in

Forms are available for download @ http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in/~inat/