TATA Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

Ph.D Admissions 2009

TATA Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) announces Research opportunities for exceptionally talented and strongly motivated students

PH.D. programme in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer & Systems Sciences and Science Education Integrated Ph.D. Programme in Mathematics (Bengaluru) and Biology; M.Sc. Programme in Biology And Wildlife (Biology) & Conservation


The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research conducts a graduate programme leading to the award of Ph.D. degree, as well as M.Sc. and Integrated Ph.D. degrees in certain subjects.


SUBJECTS:

• Mathematics:
School of Mathematics, Mumbai (Ph.D. programme, http://www.math.tifr.res.in) and
Centre for Applicable Mathematics (CAM), Bengaluru (Ph.D. and Integrated Ph.D. programme in Applicable Mathematics, http://math.tifrbng.res.in).

• Physics (http://www.tifr.res.in/~sbp):
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Department of Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Science,
Department of High Energy Physics, Department of Nuclear and Atomic Physics,
Department of Theoretical Physics (all at Mumbai campus);
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune
[http://ncra.tifr.res.in];
Biophysics at the Department of Chemical Sciences, Mumbai and NCBS, Bengaluru [http://www.ncbs.res.in/ibio]

• Chemistry:
Department of Chemical Sciences, Mumbai (http://www.tifr.res.in/~dcs);
Biological Chemistry at NCBS, Bengaluru [http://www.ncbs.res.in/ibio]

• Biology:
Department of Biological Sciences, Mumbai (http://www.tifr.res.in/~dbs);
National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru [http://www.ncbs.res.in]

• Computer & Systems Sciences:
School of Technology & Computer Science (STCS), Mumbai, http://www.tcs.tifr.res.in;

• Science Education:
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE), Mumbai.

For details about admission to the Ph.D. programme in Science Education please see http://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in.

GRADUATE SCHOOL (GS 2010) : The Academic year starts from August 1,2010

. STIPEND: Ph.D. & Integrated Ph.D. students receive a monthly scholarship of Rs 12000/- enhanced to Rs 14000/- after registration.

ELIGIBILITY:
• Mathematics: For Ph.D.: M.Sc./ B.E./ B.Tech./ M.Tech./ M.A./ BA/ B.Sc. degree holders. For Integrated Ph.D.: B.A./ B.Sc./ B.E./ B.Tech. degree holders (Master's degree holders are not eligible for this programme)

• Physics & Chemistry: For Ph.D.: M.Sc./ B.E./ B.Tech./ M.Tech. degree holders. Final year B.Sc. students may also apply.

• Biology: For Ph.D.: Masters in Basic Science or Bachelors in Applied Science. These include, M.Sc.(Ag.)., B.Tech., B.E., B.V.Sc, B.Pharma (4 yrs course), MBBS., BDS., M.Pharma. For Integrated Ph.D/U.Sc: Bachelors in any Basic Science; and For M.Sc. [Wildlife (Biology) & Conservation]: Degree in any discipline with a strong interest in Wildlife Biology

• Computer & Systems Sciences: For Ph.D.: B.E. / B.Tech. / M.E.I M.Tech. / M.C.A. / M.Sc. (Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Information Technology) degree holders. Exceptionally well qualified students with B.E. / B.Tech. / ME. / M.Tech. / M.Sc. or equivalent degrees in other disciplines may also be considered


* Final year students with consistently good academic record and knowledge of advanced topics may also apply for the relevant subjects.

* Candidates not holding a Master's degree and admitted to a Ph.D. programme can receive an M.Sc. degree by fulfilling prescribed requirements (see http://www.tifr.res.in/~gsoffice for details).

ADMISSION PROCEDURE :
The admissions procedure (in all subjects except Science Education) consists of a written test at one of several nationwide centres. The written test will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at the following centres :

Ahmedabad (St. Xavier's Coll),
Bengaluru (UAS),
Bhubaneshwar (Utkal U),
Chandigarh (Panjab U),
Chennai (NT),
Cochin (CUSAT),
Delhi (Miranda House),
Guwahati (NT),
Haldwani (M.B. Govt. P.G. College),
Hyderabad (Hyderabad U),
Indore (Devi Ahilya U),
Jaipur (India Intl. School),
Kanpur (NT),
Kolkata (St. Xavier's College),
Madurai (The Madura College),
Mangalore (Mangalore Univ.),
Mumbai (TIFR),
Nagpur (Shri Ramdeo Baba Kamla Nehru Engg. Coll.),
Patna (Radiant International School),
Pune (Spicer Memorial College),
Varanasi (BHU),
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Univ.).

Interviews:
For information on subsequent interviews, please check the website.

Submit online applications at http://univ.tifr.res.in

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Only students from remote areas who have no access to internet may send their request for application form along with a self addressed stamped (Rs 20/-) envelope (25cm x 17cm) superscribed GS-2010 (Subject). All others to submit online applications only.

APPLICATION FEE (Non-Refundable):
Rs 500/-for applications submitted online and Rs 550/- for applications sent manually by post. Payment can be made online by Credit/Debit Cards OR by Demand Draft drawn on State Bank of India.
• Biology and M.Sc. (Wildlife & Conservation): DD to be drawn in favour of "National Centre for Biological Sciences", payable at Bengaluru.
• All Other Subjects: DD in favour of 'Tata Institute of Fundamental Research", payable at Mumbai.

Hall tickets will be issued only after receipt of application fee. Online applicants sending DD (Rs. 500/-) by post should write their reference code, name and telephone number behind the DD and send it to the address as given below. Students applying manually should send the DD for Rs. 550/- along with the filled-in application form.

Address for mailing Application and DD:
• Biology and M.Sc. [Wildlife (Biology) & Conservation] : Admission Section, National Centre for Biological Sciences, TIFR, GKVK, Bellary Road, Bengaluru 560065.
Enquiries to phd@ncbs.res.in or call 080-23666404.1

• All other subjects: University Cell, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005.

A waiver of the application fee on grounds of financial distress may be requested by a letter from the Principal or the Head of Department justifying the request. Students may apply online and send the waiver letter/request from the Principal/HOD by post with a covering letter mentioning the reference code. Manual applicants may send the letter along with the filled-in application form. These requests would be considered depending on availability of seats in each Centre and cannot be guaranteed.

Candidates may appear for the written test in multiple subjects if the timings do not clash. Please send separate application (including Demand Draft) for each subject.
Last date for receiving applications for Hall-tickets: OCTOBER 16, 2009.

WALK - IN CANDIDATES: Some candidates without hall tickets may be admitted if seats are available. In this case the application fee is Rs 800/- (No waivers). Please be present at the centres 2 hours early for Biology and 1 hour early for other subjects and bring all original mark sheets; Demand Draft for Rs 800/- and 2 photos and any photo identity card. Walk-ins will not be possible for Biology in Delhi Centre.
PH: As per rules 3% reservation for students with disabilities shall be provided.

Important Dates:

Last date for application : October 16, 2009
DATE & TIME FOR NATIONWIDE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION : SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2009
Physics, Chemistry, Computer & Systems Sciences and Wildlife (Biology) & Conservation: 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Mathematics & Biology: 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

Contact:
TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH
(A DEEMED UNIVERSITY)
Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400005.
•Phone: (022) 2278 2875/2629/2241 eFax: (022) 2280 4555/4610/4611 eWebsite: univ.tifr.res.in
•E-mail: gsch@tifr.res.in