HOMI BHABHA NATIONAL INSTITUTE (HBNI)

Ph.D. Progrmme Engineering Sciences for M.Tech candidates

HOMI BHABHA NATIONAL INSTITUTE (HBNI) invites applications from Engineering post-graduates (M. E. / M. Tech./Equivalent Degree) for its Ph.D. programme commencing in August 2011

HBNI is a Deemed University comprising of ten institutions of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) as its Constituent Institutions (CIs).

For this scheme, the students will be admitted to:
(1) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai;
(2) Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam;
(3) Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata;
(4) Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore;
(5) Institute for Plasma Research (IPR), Gandhinagar.

These Centers have been in the forefront of research in various branches of engineering viz. mechanical, chemical, metallurgical, electrical, electronics, instrumentation, and computers. Several of its state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities are unique to these institutions. The Ph.D. programme in Engineering Sciences is extremely challenging in view of the expanding Nuclear Power Programme of the Department of Atomic Energy. For the motivated candidates, it offers considerable scope to realize their potential while simultaneously contributing to the important task of nation building in this highly specialized area.



DGFS-PhD Fellowships

Applications are hereby invited from Engineering post-graduates for the award of fellowships under the DAE Graduate Fellowship Scheme for Ph.D. (DGFS-Ph.D.) for pursuing research in an Engineering discipline leading to the award of Ph.D. degree of HBNI. The terms and conditions of the Fellowships are:

1. The DGFS-PhD Fellowship is tenable for three years for doing Ph.D. in an Engineering discipline in one of the four R&D centres listed above.

2. The amount of Fellowship payable under the scheme is Rs.24000/- per month besides house rent allowance and medical benefits as per rules.

3. The selected Fellows will carry out research under the joint supervision of two guides, one having strength in basic research and the other in technology development.

4. After the award of the Ph.D., the DGFS-Ph.D. fellows will have the option to appear for selection under K.S.Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA) programme without going through further process of screening. KSKRAs are selected every year and paid a stipend of Rs.26,000/- + benefits for a maximum period of 2 years. Anytime during the 2nd year of associateship, subject to satisfactory performance, the KSKRAs will be absorbed in one of the R&D centres of DAE as above and appointed in the Grade Scientific Officer (D/E).


ELIGIBILITY for HNI DGFS Ph.D

a. Qualifying Degree and other academic qualifications: Candidates should possess M.E. / M.Tech. or equivalent degree in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Metallurgical /Nuclear/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation or Computer engineering disciplines with minimum 60% Marks in B. E. /B. Tech. and minimum of 60% marks in M. E. / M. Tech. or equivalent degree as per the Ordinance of the respective degree awarding University OR equivalent CGPI (converted to % Marks by multiplying with 100/x if the CGPA is on x points scale).
b. Age limit: The candidates desirous of availing DGFS-Ph.D. Fellowship should have been born on or after August 1, 1983. Age limit is relaxable by three years for OBC and by five years for SC/ST applicants. The age limit for the candidates working as faculty in Engineering Colleges desirous of doing Ph.D. without the fellowship grant is 40 years.

c. Nationality: Applicant should be an Indian citizen.


SELECTION PROCESS for HNI DGFS Ph.D

Applicants who fulfill the above mentioned eligibility criteria, and whose M.Tech. project is of relevance to DAE, shall be called to BARC, Mumbai in July 2011 for a written screening test followed by interview of selected number of candidates based on the merit in the screening test. The candidates should be prepared for a 10 minutes presentation on their research interest. Outstation applicants called for interview will be paid, after their interview, to and fro sleeper class train fare by shortest route, or actual fare, whichever is less.


HOW TO APPLY for HNI DGFS Ph.D

On one copy of the accompanying application form, affix a passport size photo, sign across and, along with attested copies of documents mentioned in the application, and one additional photo, mail to:
HBNI-DGFS-Ph.D. Programme-August 2011 (Engineering Post-graduates)
Administrative Officer, HRDD
Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar
Mumbai - 400 094.

Applicants are advised to mail only by registered or speed post services and to preserve the receipt for future reference.

Last Date for receipt of Applications: June 30, 2011

For more details visit www.hbni.ac.in