Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)

Ph. D Admissions 2010

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Asia's first Space University was established under the Department of Space, Govt, of India in September 2007. The institute provides a vibrant research environment supported by highly qualified faculty members, excellent infrastructure and facilities and also shares the state-of-art facilities of ISRO.

Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme starting in February 2010 in the areas of
Aerospace Engineering,
Avionics,
Chemistry,
Earth and Space Sciences,
Mathematics and Physics.

Details of current research areas are given in the website: www.iist.ac.in.

ELIGIBILITY for IIST PhD: Minimum Qualifications: Master's 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 fordirect admission to the Ph.D. Programme.

Nationality: Open only for Indian citizens. Age Limit: Below 28 years as on 1 -1 -2010

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AND PLACEMENT for IIST PhD: IIST-Ph.D. Research Fellowship will be Rs. 35,000/- pm (all inclusive). Ph.D. Scholars will be required to assist in the academic activities of the Department, normally limited to 8 hours per week. No tuition / registration fee will be payable by the Ph.D. candidates. However, the candidates will have to pay for the boarding/ lodging, etc., wherever applicable. The candidates will be required to execute a bond to serve ISRO / IIST for a minimum period of three years on successful completion of Ph.D. in a position appropriate for doctoral degree holders.

SELECTION PROCEDURE for IIST PhD: Selection will be based on a written test followed by an interview to be conducted during the 3"7 4* week of January 2010 in Thiruvananthapuram. Outstation candidates will be paid to and fro sleeper class train fare by shortest route.

HOWTO APPLY for IIST PhD: For downloading application form and other details please refer to 11ST website www.iist.ac.in. Duly filled in application form along with attested copies of documents mentioned in the application form should be sent to The Administrative Officer, IIST, ISRO Post, Thiruvananthapuram - 695022 with the superscription "Application for IIST Ph.D. Programme". Application form should be accompanied by a fee of Rs. 250/- in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of The Registrar, IIST payable at SBI, Thiruvananthapuram.

Last date for receipt of applications for IIST PhD:31st December 2009.