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What: The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) invites applications for admission to the PhD programme starting in February 2010 in the areas of Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, Mathematics and Physics. Details of current research areas are given in the website www.iist.ac.in.

Eligibility:

• Minimum qualifications: Master's degree in the relevant area with first class or equivalent. However, outstanding candidates with Bachelor's degree in Engineering with an excellent academic record and aptitude for research may be considered for direct admission to the PhD programme.
• Nationality: Open only to Indian citizens.
• Age limit: Below 28 years as on January 1, 2010

Research fellowship and placement
The IIST-PhD research fellowship will be Rs 35,000 pm (all inclusive). PhD scholars will be required to assist in the academic activities of the department, normally limited to eight hours per week. No tuition/registration fee will be payable by the PhD candidates. However, the candidates will have to pay for the minimum period of three years on successful competition of PhD in a position appropriate for doctoral degree holders.

Selection procedure
Selection will be based on a written test followed by an interview to be conducted during the third or fourth week of January 2010 in Thiruvananthapuram. Outstation candidates will be paid to and fro sleeper class train fare by shortest route.

How to apply
To download the application form and other details please refer to the IIST website: www.iist.ac.in

Duly filled in application forms along with attested copies of documents mentioned in the application form should be sent to The Administrative Officer, IIST, ISRO Post, Thiruvananthapuram-695022 with the superscription "Application for IIST PhD Programme". Application form should be accompanied by a fee of Rs 250/- in the for of Demand Draft drawn in favour of The Registrar, IIST payable at SBI, Thiruvananthapuram.

Last date for receipt of applications: January 11, 2010.

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