10 May 2011
Type: Admission Notices
Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme starting in July 2011, under two distinct schemes, namely IIST-ISRO Fellowship [Fellowship of Rs.35,000 per month] and IIST Fellowship [Fellowship of Rs.16,000/Rs.18,000 per month], in the areas of Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Chemistry, Earth & Space Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics and Physics.
Eligibility
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters Degree in the relevant area with first class or equivalent. However, outstanding candidates with Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with an excellent academic record and aptitude for research may be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. Programme. Candidates with Master’s Degree in basic science subjects and Humanities must be NET qualified (JRF) to be considered for the Ph.D. programme.
Age Limit:
Applicant should be below 28 years as on 6th June 2011. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government Rules.
Nationality:
Applicant should be an Indian citizen.
How To Apply
Application form can be downloaded from IIST website http://www.iist.ac.in
Duly filled application form along with attested copies of documents mentioned in the application form should be sent to The Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Valiamala P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695547, Kerala, in a sealed envelope with the superscription “Application for IIST Ph.D. Programme – July 2011”.
Application form should be accompanied by a fee of Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty only) (Rs. 125/- for SC/ST candidates) in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of The Registrar, IIST payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
Contact Details
Valiamala P.O, Thiruvananthapuram 695547
Tel: 0471-256-8462
Fax: 0471-256-8406
Email: enquiry-phd@iist.ac.in
Website: http://www.iist.ac.in
Last date for receipt of form 6th June, 2011