10/23/17
12/28/16
CSIR- RESEARCH GRANTS
CSIR-Research Grants
Research Fellowships & Associateships
CSIR JUNIOR RESEARCH
FELLOWSHIP (JRF)
A large number of JRFs are awarded
each year by CSIR to candidates holding BS-4 years program/BE/B. Tech/B. Pharma/MBBS/
Integrated BS-MS/M.Sc. or Equivalent degree/BSc (Hons) or equivalent degree
holders or students enrolled in integrated MS-Ph.D program with at
least 55% marks for General & OBC (50% for SC/ST candidates, Physically and
Visually handicapped candidates) after qualifying the National Eligibility Test
( NET) conducted by CSIR twice a year June and December.
Candidates
with bachelor’s degree, whether Science, engineering or any other discipline,
will be eligible for fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for Ph.D/integrated
Ph.D. programme within the validity period of two years.
Candidate enrolled for M.Sc. or
having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination are also
eligible to apply in the above subject under the Result Awaited (RA) category.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
On-line applications for JRF-NET
are invited twice a year on all India basis through press
advertisement. The information with respect to inviting applications is also
made available on HRDG website (www.csirhrdg.res.in).
AGE LIMIT
The upper age limit for applying
for the award of JRF shall be 28 years, which is relaxed upto 5 years
in the case of candidates belonging to Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes/OBC,
Physically Handicapped/Visually Handicapped and female applicants.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The Selection for award of JRF
shall be made on the basis of a competitive written test called the National
Eligibility Test (NET), conducted by CSIR at national level twice a year in the
following areas (1) Chemical Sciences (2) Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and
Planetary Sciences (3) Life Sciences, (4) Mathematical Sciences, (5) Physical
Sciences, and (6) Engineering Sciences. From June 2011, CSIR has introduced a
Single MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) Paper based test comprising of three
parts. Part-A shall be common to all subjects comprising question on General
Science and Research Aptitude. Part-B shall contain subject-related
conventional MCQ and Part-C shall contain higher value questions that may test
the candidate’s knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the
scientific concepts. Negative marking for wrong answers shall be done.
The candidates who qualify the
test are informed individually. The Fellowship is awarded on receipt of
necessary details of the qualifying degree examination, proposed place of
research work, research topic, the name of supervisor and the concurrence of
the Institution to provide all the necessary facilities. The validity of the
offer of the JRF award is two years and will not be extendable.
Application Format of
the Undertaking by a Research Fellow / Associate on
Acceptance of the Award of Research Fellowship / Associateship (Click
here to download)
PHD REGISTRATION AND
TERMINATION OF FELLOWSHIP
JRF-NET qualified Graduate
Candidates
Candidates
with bachelor’s degree, whether Science, engineering or any other discipline,
will be eligible for fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for
Ph.D/Integrated Ph.D. programme {Ph.D
proforma Download from here} within the validity period of two
years.
JRF-NET qualified Postgraduate
Candidates
CSIR
Junior Research Fellows should register for PhD within a period of two years {Ph.D proforma Download from here} from
the date of joining their fellowship, failing which the fellowship may be
terminated. In exceptional circumstances, CSIR may consider giving extension
for an additional period of one year. During the extended period, the Junior
Research Fellowship will, however, not be upgraded to Senior Research
Fellowship. If at the end of 3rd year also, the
fellow is not registered for PhD, the fellowship will be terminated.
The
Fellowship shall stand terminated from the date of PhD viva-voce or from the date the Fellow
resigns and his/her resignation has been accepted by CSIR or on completion of
tenure. The fellowship may also be terminated if the institution where it is
tenable refuses to provide facilities to the fellow on disciplinary grounds and
so informs CSIR.
STIPEND & TENURE
i. The
stipend of a JRF selected through CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) will
be Rs 25,000/ p.m for the first two years. In addition, annual
contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per fellow will be provided to the University
/ Institution. The guidelines for utilization of contingent grant are given in Annexure–II
ii.
On Completion of two years as JRF and if the fellow is registered for PhD, the
fellowship will be upgraded to SRF (NET) and the stipend will be increased to
Rs. 28,000/- p.m for the 3rd and subsequent years, on the basis of
assessment of Fellows’ research progress/ achievements through interview by an
Expert Committee consisting of the Guide, Head of the Department and External
Member from outside the University/ Institution who is an expert in the
relevant field, not below the rank of Professor/ Associate Professor.
CSIR SENIOR RESEARCH
FELLOWSHIP (SRF)
A certain number of SRFs will be
awarded each year by CSIR directly to those possessing the following
qualification and experience:
MSc/BE/BTech or
equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in SCI Journal
and should have completed at least two years of post MSc/BE/BTech research
experience;
OR
MTech/ME or equivalent
degree in engineering/technology with at least 60% marks;
OR
BE/BTech or
equivalent degree with at least 60% marks and two years research experience as
on the last date of application;
OR
MBBS/BDS or equivalent
with at least 60% marks and one year internship;
OR
BPharm/BVSc/BSc(Ag) or
equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in SCI Journal
and should have completed at least three years research experience;
OR
MPharm/MVSc/MSc(Ag) or
equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in SCI Journal
and should have at least one year research experience.
AGE
LIMIT
The upper age limit for applying
for the award of SRF shall be 32 years. The upper age limit is relaxable up to 5
years in case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/Scheduled Tribes/OBC,
physically handicapped and female applicants.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
On-line Applications for SRF are
invited every year on all India basis through press advertisement.
The information with respect to inviting applications is also made available on
our website www.csirhrdg.res.in.
Applicants are required to apply on-line and the hard copy of this on-line
application duly completed and forwarded through the proposed Supervisor and
Head of the Department/Institution and should be submitted within the
prescribed date.
SELECTION
PROCEDURE
Selection will be made through
interview whereby the assessment of academic record and published/project work
is tested by discipline-wise high-level expert Committees.
Merely fulfilling of eligibility
criteria may not entitle a candidate for being called for interview. Candidates
will be called for interview after screening on the basis of criteria adopted
by CSIR depending on the number of fellowships available. CSIR
reserves the right to call or not to call a candidate for interview.
The validity of the award letter
shall be six months from the date mentioned in the award letter. No extension
beyond six months will be considered. Decision of CSIR in matters of selection
for interview or for award of Fellowships etc. shall be final and binding on
the candidate.
TENURE
The tenure of SRF will initially
be 2 years. Extension of tenure for the 3rd year will be issued
by EMR Division of HRDG (CSIR) after receiving the recommendation of three
member Expert Committee consisting of Guide, Head of Department and External
Member from outside the University/ Institution who is an expert in
the relevant field, not below the rank of Professor/Associate Professor and
duly supported by detailed progress report (Annexure-IV) and publications in
the form of reprints/preprints/ manuscripts or paper communicated for
publication (Annexure-V).
STIPEND
A SRF in a
science/engineering/medical & pharmaceutical, veterinary discipline is
entitled to a stipend of Rs.28,000/- pm for the entire tenure of fellowship.
For additional details please check the
below link
12/21/16
Visiting Students' Research Programme (VSRP-2017)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Visiting Students' Research Programme
VSRP- 2017:
May 8 - July 5, 2017
May 8 - July 5, 2017
VSRP for Mathematics will be held from June 5 - July 5, 2017. For details, please also see School of Mathematics website.
Eligibility:
Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics/
Computer & System Sciences
1) Two years of undergraduate course work in an academic institution.
2) Should not have particpated in VSRP before.
Please note that the VSRP programme is for students currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme and not for PhD students or faculty members.
Selection:
Selection is purely based on the academic performance of the student, submitted write-up and referee reports. There is no selection test/interview.
Stipend/Accommodation:
Selected students are paid a monthly stipend @ Rs 7000/- per month and to and fro travel reimbursement from the place of their residence. Also, free shared accomodation on- or off- campus is provided.
Last date for application :
For Maths - February 28, 2017
For all other subjects - January 31, 2017
NOTE : REFEREES CAN FILL THE ONLINE REPORT FORM TILL ONE WEEK AFTER THE LAST DATE.
How to apply:
Students are encouraged to apply online.
1. Registration includes two steps : First complete basic registration step by clicking the "Apply Online" button given below.
2. During the basic registration, "Prefered Subject" indicates TIFR subject area you are applying for (Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Mathematics / Computer & Systems Sciences).
3. After completing basic registration, an email will be sent to you with a link for advanced registration. Before proceeding to advanced registration, please keep the following ready :
a) Scanned photo (.jpg file of size not exceeding 100kb ) of your passport size photograph.
b) Students can select upto 2 departments, and for each department, they can fill in two areas of interest from the options available in the menu. Please read the Information Brochure before you fill this section.
c) A write-up of up to 400 words, describing your interest in the most preferred field of study has to be provided in the appropriate box. The write up should not contain special characters. In particular, use of equations in write-ups is strongly discouraged.
d) Names, Affiliation, Designation, Contact address (both e-mail and physical address) and contact phone number of two referees who would be filling referee reports for you. They should be teachers or persons with whom you have interacted academically.
The link for filling up the Referee Report Form online will be sent by email to both Referees after complete registration.
Students from remote areas who do not have access to internet can send a request for application form along with a self-addressed stamped envelope of Rs 20/- to :
Superscribed (VSRP-2017)
The Assistant Registrar (Academic)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba
Mumbai 400005.
Last date for application :
For Maths - February 28, 2017
For all other subjects - January 31, 2017
The below link for submitting online application will be updated soon. Please check back later.
Click here
10/26/16
28 Best Websites to Learn Something New
28 Best Websites to Learn Something New
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for startups, small businesses, and freelancers.
LEARN TO CODE
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EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
TED-Ed — Find carefully curated educational videos. (https://ed.ted.com)
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9/23/16
Recruitment of Scientific Officer and Scientific Assistants by NISER
National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) Bhubaneswar
Advertisement for Hospital / Dispensary
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