TISS OFFERING VISITING STUDENT'S RESEARCH PROGRAMME VSRP-2008

TISS OFFERING VISITING STUDENT'S RESEARCH PROGRAMME (VSRP-2008)

TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH (A DEEMED UNIVERSITY) has invited Application for the Summer Programme (mid-May to mid-July, 2008)

TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai-400005. Tel: (022) 22782875, Fax: (022) 22804555. Email: vsrp@tifr.res.in

Website: http://wwww.tifr.res.in/~vsrp

VISITING STUDENTS’ RESEARCH PROGRAMME (VSRP-2008)

In Mathematics, Theoretics & Experimental Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer & Systems Sciences.

For application procedure and form see http://www.tifr.res.in/~vsrp or write to the above address.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JANUARY 28, 2008.
TIFR offers summer programs exposing academically bright students to research in many areas of Biology, Chemistry, Computer & Systems Sciences, Mathematics and Physics (Astronomy & Astrophysics, Condensed Matter Physics & Material Sciences, High Energy Physics, Nuclear & Atomic Physics and Theoretical Physics). The programme is held at TIFR, Mumbai for the subjects mentioned above and in addition, at the Institute’s National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (Pune/Ooty) for Physics. The VSRP programme is from May 16 to July 11, 2008. Participants are paid Sleeper class return railway fare, a stipend and are provided with hostel accommodation.

Eligibility: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics - Pre-final year students of (1) M.Sc. in Applied Maths, Astronomy, Biosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. (2) B.E. / B.Tech with interest in Physics. (3) Medicine / Engineering. (4) Exceptionally bright B.Sc. students in Mathematics may be considred.

Computer & Systems Sciences: Pre-final year students of B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech. in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering.

How to Apply :
Download the VSRP-2008 application form from the Application Material section of this institute's website or send a self-addressed, stamped (Rs 10/-) envelope (25cmX17cm) superscribed: VSRP-2008 to: “Assistant Registrar (Academic), University Cell, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005.
Last date for submitting filled-in forms : January 28, 2008.
Students interested in applying for VSRP (Mathematics)
This programme is intended to orient students towards research in Mathematics. Students doing a Masters degree with a good academic record and motivation for research are invited to apply. Exceptionally good and motivated students from BSc/BTech may also apply.
Students selected under the programme are invited to visit the Institute, and are guided through an advanced Reading Course (or other appropriate project). This will afford students an opportunity to interact with leading mathematicians of the country. There will also be special lectures aimed at introducing the students to advanced areas of mathematics. The students will have access to the Institute's library and certain other facilities during the visit.

The programme will be from June 14th to July 13th. Selected students will be paid a monthly stipend and a travel allowance (1.33 times the second class return railway fare). Accommodation will be provided.

Application Procedure:
Application forms may be downloaded from here (applications may also be made on plain paper). The application should include the following information:
Name, Date and Place of Birth, Affiliation (College, University) Academic Qualifications (Degree, Institution, Marks, Year. Attach copies of mark-lists) Details of Projects Undertaken, any Extra-curricular Mathematical Studies, Published Work etc., if any Please include the following along with your application:
Mailing address (and E-mail address if available); One recent passport-size photo; Recommendation letters from two teachers acquainted with your mathematical aptitude. Applications should be marked 'VSRP (Mathematics)' and sent to:

Assistant Registrar (Academic), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba Mumbai 400 005Closing date for receipt of applications: February 15, 2008.

In addition, the text of the applications may also be sent by e-mail (see address below).
Address: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005, Fax: +91-22-2280 4610/11, Telephone: +91-22-2280 4545
Email: vsrp@math.tifr.res.in Requestsfor visiting fellowships, academic positions and professional visits should be sent to the Dean, Mathematics Faculty.