The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is a unique Indian institution conducting multidisciplinary research in areas that bridge the gap between the natural and engineering sciences, social sciences, humanities and the arts. A limited number of research scholarships are available in the Institute for bright and committed postgraduate students interested in pursuing independent research across disciplines towards a doctoral degree.
The scholarships are open to those who have completed / are completing a Master's/M.Phil. degree in any relevant subject in natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, social sciences, humanities or the arts, and with a consistently proven academic record (minimum 55% marks). Some research and/or field experience in the concerned areas will be preferred. Candidates
who have passed the NET/ SET examinations or qualified for JRF/ DST/ CSIR/ ICSSR fellowships will be preferred.
Candidates admitted to the NIAS Doctoral Programme will be entitled tofellowships, which will be available for a period of four years on a yearly renewable basis. The fellowship amount is fixed at Rs.16,000/- per month for the first two years and Rs.18,000/- per month from the third year, with an additional 30% per month as House Rent Allowance. Limited hostel seats are
available on campus.
Applications should be made on plain paper, including a curriculum vitae, copies of mark sheets and degree certificates (to be verified at the time of interview) and a clear statement of purpose detailing the research interests of the candidate and explaining why she/he would like to join NIAS. Explicit mention must be made of the research areas for which the application is
being sent.
Application along with all other documents should be sent as one single PDF document along with a hard copy on or before April 22, 2013, to:
Head-Administration
National Institute of Advanced Studies
Indian Institute of Science Campus
Bangalore 560 012, India
phdnias@nias.iisc.ernet.in, jnsandhya@gmail.com
The candidate's email address, postal address and contact phone numbers (landline and cell) should be included in the application
The scholarships are open to those who have completed / are completing a Master's/M.Phil. degree in any relevant subject in natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, social sciences, humanities or the arts, and with a consistently proven academic record (minimum 55% marks). Some research and/or field experience in the concerned areas will be preferred. Candidates
who have passed the NET/ SET examinations or qualified for JRF/ DST/ CSIR/ ICSSR fellowships will be preferred.
Candidates admitted to the NIAS Doctoral Programme will be entitled tofellowships, which will be available for a period of four years on a yearly renewable basis. The fellowship amount is fixed at Rs.16,000/- per month for the first two years and Rs.18,000/- per month from the third year, with an additional 30% per month as House Rent Allowance. Limited hostel seats are
available on campus.
Applications should be made on plain paper, including a curriculum vitae, copies of mark sheets and degree certificates (to be verified at the time of interview) and a clear statement of purpose detailing the research interests of the candidate and explaining why she/he would like to join NIAS. Explicit mention must be made of the research areas for which the application is
being sent.
Application along with all other documents should be sent as one single PDF document along with a hard copy on or before April 22, 2013, to:
Head-Administration
National Institute of Advanced Studies
Indian Institute of Science Campus
Bangalore 560 012, India
phdnias@nias.iisc.ernet.in, jnsandhya@gmail.com
The candidate's email address, postal address and contact phone numbers (landline and cell) should be included in the application
For details, visit: http://www.nias.res.in/docs/
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