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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...
Social Sciences
PhD in 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 an 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 students in all areas of our interest including the following, for the year 2011-2012:
? Economic and Social Issues
? Global Studies in Education / Sociology of Education / Education Policy / Higher Education
? Energy and Climate Policy
? Urban Studies
? Biosecurity
? Agroecology
? Indian Psychology
? Philosophy
? Consciousness Studies
? Art and Crafts History, Archaeology and Archaeological Science, Heritage Studies
? International Studies /Politics /Political Science /Defence 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 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 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 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.
Applications should be sent (preferably in PDF by email) on or before April 25, 2011, to:
Head-Administration,
National Institute of Advanced Studies
Indian Institute of Science Campus
Bangalore 560 012, India
The candidate's email address, postal address and contact phone numbers (landline and cell) should be included in the
application.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test and an interview in May/June 2011. The dates will be informed later by email.
For additional information, applicants may contact:
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