ATREE DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

ATREE invites applications for    Inter Disciplinary PhD Programme in Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies

Eligibility

1.    Master's degree in any social or natural science or engineering discipline.  

2.    Must have qualified for one of the following entrance exams: UGC-CSIR (minimum NET), GATE, ICSSR, or equivalent qualifying exam  OR have a M. Phil. degree OR have published at least one peer-reviewed paper as lead author or co-author OR have some demonstrated  

research ability OR based on evaluation of Statement of Research

Application

Candidates seeking admission for the PhD programme at ATREE should submit the following documents:

1.   Completed application form (download  from http://www.atree.org/phd_prog_2011) 

2.   Copy of degree certificate, provisional degree, or mark sheets from previous semesters of the completed Master's course 

3.   Written statement of research and career goals (up to 1000 words) 

4.   Confidential reference letters from two referees.

The completed application form and supporting documents should be submitted by e-mail, post or fax to the address below by April 25, 2011. Please superscribe the envelope 'Application for PhD programme'.

Applicants who fulfill the eligibility requirements will be called for an interview at ATREE, Bengaluru after May 10, 2011. Detailed information on the PhD programme and research interests of the faculty can be obtained at http://www.atree.org/phd_program .

About ATREE

ATREE was established in 1996 and is fast emerging as one of the South Asia's leading conservation and sustainable development research organisations, with a strong interdisciplinary emphasis. ATREE's research covers the broad themes of environment and development, biodiversity and conservation. Areas of specialisation include biodiversity conservation, environmental governance, ecosystem functions and services, ecological agriculture, water management, urban environments, and development and environmental change.  Disciplines represented in the faculty (see http://atree.org/faculty) include ecology, taxonomy and eco-hydrology, landscape ecology and water resources, as well as economics, development studies, sociology, history, and political ecology. As the programme is broadening its focus, social science students with interest in environmental issues are particularly encouraged to apply. ATREE fosters diversity and gender equity at the work place. Women and persons from underprivileged groups are especially encouraged to apply. 

The Coordinator 

Academy for Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Royal Enclave, Sriramapura, Jakkur 

Bengaluru, 560 064, India.

Email: [email protected], Phone: +91-80-23635555, Fax: +91-80-23530070