PhD@NIAS
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PhD@NIAS


National Institute of Advanced Studies
Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore 560 012
Tel. 080-22185000, Fax: 080-2218 5028
URL: www.nias.res.in
DOCTORAL PROGRAMME
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.
We are admitting exceptional students interested in multidisciplinary
research in the areas represented at NIAS,
especially in the following areas for the year 2012-2013:
? Agroecology
? Biosecurity
? Archaeology, Archaeological Science and Art History
? Con? ict Studies - Identity Politics
? Consciousness, Self and Well-being Studies
? Economic and Social Issues
? Energy and Climate Policy
? International Strategic and Security Studies
? Urban Studies
Applicants may consult the NIAS website for information on faculty and
their research interests (www.nias.res.in).
ELIGIBILITY
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 ? eld
experience in the concerned areas may
be preferred, but is not essential. Candidates who have passed the
NET/ SET examinations or quali? ed for JRF/
DST/ CSIR/ ICSSR fellowships will be preferred.
FELLOWSHIP
Candidates admitted to the NIAS Doctoral Programme will be entitled to
fellowships, which will be available for a
period of four years on a yearly renewable basis. The fellowship
amount is ? xed at Rs. 16,000/- per month for the
? rst 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.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be made on plain paper, including a curriculum
vitae, copies of mark sheets and degree
certi? cates (to be veri? ed 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 on or before April 10, 2012, to:
Head-Administration
National Institute of Advanced Studies
Indian Institute of Science Campus
Bangalore 560 012, India
[email protected], [email protected]
The candidate's email address, postal address and contact phone
numbers (landline and cell) should be included
in the application.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Short-listed candidates will be invited for a written test and an
interview in June 2012. The dates will be informed
later by email.
For additional information, applicants may contact:
:[email protected], [email protected]




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