What: The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research invites applications for its various PhD programmes.
Details
~ Subjects:
~ You will receive a monthly scholarship of Rs 8,000, which is enhanced to Rs 9,500 after registration.
~ An annual contingency grant of Rs 10,000 in addition to a tuition grant covering the annual fees is also given.
~ On-campus accommodation is also provided at a nominal cost.
~ For eligibility requirements and further details, visit https://www.tifr.res.in/~gsoffice/.
Selection method
~ You will be shortlisted on the basis of your performance in the written test.
~ Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview.
Important dates
~ Please send your completed application form by October 13.
~ The written test will be held on December 10.
How To apply
~ Please send your application on plain paper stating name, current address, date of birth, e-mail address, choice of subject, the preferred centre for written test, and a detailed table of marks from class X onwards.
~ Your applications must be accompanied by two passport size photographs, one pasted and one stapled to the application and a self-addressed stamped (Rs 20) envelope (25cm x 17cm) superscribed GS-2007 (Subject).
~ You must enclose a demand draft of Rs 350 with your application.
~ For Biology, the demand draft must be in favour of National Centre for Biological Sciences, payable at Bangalore.
~ For all other subjects, the demand draft must be in favour of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, payable at Mumbai.
~ Applications should be mailed as follows:
For Biology
Admissions Section
NCBS
UAS-GKVK Campus
Bellary Road
Bangalore -- 560 065
For All other subjects
Assistant Registrar (Academic)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road
Colaba
Mumbai -- 400 005
Note: Candidates who wish to appear for the written test in multiple subjects are required to send separate applications for each subject.
Walk-In candidates
~ Some candidates without hall tickets may be allowed to take the test if seats are available.
~ They should be present at the centres one hour prior to the timing of the test and bring all original mark sheets, Demand Draft for Rs 500 and 2 photographs.
Address
University Cell: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road
Colaba
Mumbai -- 400 005
Phone: (022) 22782875
e-mail: gsch@tifr.res.in
Web site: https://www.tifr.res.in/~gsoffice/