Social Sciences
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES
DOCTORAL PROGRAMME
The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is one of the unique
institutions in the country, conducting advanced research in
multidisciplinary 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.
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
The specific areas of research in which students may be admitted for
the year 2010-2011 are the following:
Education
National Security, Strategic Studies
Animal Behavioural Ecology, Cognitive Ethology, Conservation
Biology
Energy and Environment
Urban Studies
Sociology / Social Anthropology*
Indian Psychology & Philosophy
Consciousness Studies
Cognitive Science
Bio-security
Agro-ecology
Art and Archaeology, Materials Heritage
Philosophy of Science
Applicants may consult the NIAS website for information on faculty and their
research interests (www.nias.res.in).
* Applications for Sociology are invited only under the Provincial Globalisation
Programme:
http://www.nias.res.in/researchgroups-sss-provincial-globalisation.
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 field experience in the concerned areas may be preferred, but is not
essential. Candidates who have passed the NET/SET examinations or
qualified 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 fixed at Rs. 12,000/-per month for
the first two years and Rs. 14,000/-per month for 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 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. The candidate's email address, postal address and contact phone
numbers (landline and cell) should be included in the application.
Head - Administration,
National Institute of Advanced Studies,
Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore - 560 012, India
[email protected]; [email protected]
Applications should be sent (preferably by email) on or before March 31,
2010, to:
For additional information, applicants may contact:
[email protected]; [email protected]
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Short-listed candidates will be invited for a written test and an interview in
May/June 2010. The dates will be informed later by email.
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Social Sciences
NIAS Doctoral Fellowship
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES
DOCTORAL PROGRAMME
The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) is one of the unique
institutions in the country, conducting advanced research in
multidisciplinary 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.
AREAS OF SPECIALISATION
The specific areas of research in which students may be admitted for
the year 2010-2011 are the following:
Education
National Security, Strategic Studies
Animal Behavioural Ecology, Cognitive Ethology, Conservation
Biology
Energy and Environment
Urban Studies
Sociology / Social Anthropology*
Indian Psychology & Philosophy
Consciousness Studies
Cognitive Science
Bio-security
Agro-ecology
Art and Archaeology, Materials Heritage
Philosophy of Science
Applicants may consult the NIAS website for information on faculty and their
research interests (www.nias.res.in).
* Applications for Sociology are invited only under the Provincial Globalisation
Programme:
http://www.nias.res.in/researchgroups-sss-provincial-globalisation.
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 field experience in the concerned areas may be preferred, but is not
essential. Candidates who have passed the NET/SET examinations or
qualified 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 fixed at Rs. 12,000/-per month for
the first two years and Rs. 14,000/-per month for 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 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. The candidate's email address, postal address and contact phone
numbers (landline and cell) should be included in the application.
Head - Administration,
National Institute of Advanced Studies,
Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore - 560 012, India
[email protected]; [email protected]
Applications should be sent (preferably by email) on or before March 31,
2010, to:
For additional information, applicants may contact:
[email protected]; [email protected]
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Short-listed candidates will be invited for a written test and an interview in
May/June 2010. The dates will be informed later by email.
- Post Doc @ Nias
Postdoctoral Position National Institute of Advanced Studies, BangaloreThe National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore invites applications for a postdoctoral position for the research project 'The Great Transformation: Urban Land...
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Post-doctoral Vacancies Education Programme School of Social Sciences National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore The National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), a multidisciplinary research institute located in Bangalore, invites applications...
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