Homi Bhabha National Institute Mumbai

DGFS-Ph.D programme for Engineering Post-Graduates

(A university established under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 vide notification no. F.9-5/2004-U.3 dated June 3, 2005 of Govt. of India)


DGFS-Ph.D programme for Engineering Post-Graduates
If you are looking for an opportunity to pursue Ph.D in frontline areas in Engineering Sciences in state-of-the-art laboratories then Homi Bhabha National Institute is the place for you!

Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) invites applications from Engineering post-graduates (M.E./M.Tech) for its Ph.D programme commencing in September 2009

HBNI is a deemed university comprising of four R&D centres and six grant-in-aid institutions of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) as its Constituent Institutions (CIs). The R&D Centres which are CIs of HBNI are

* Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
* Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam
* Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC), Kolkata
* Raja Ramannna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT), Indore

These centres 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 it. 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.

The applications are invited hereby 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

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

. The amount of Fellowship payable under the scheme is Rs. 18000/- (likely to be increased) per month besides house rent and medical benefits as per rules,

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

. 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. 20,000/- (likely to be revised) + 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: a. Qualifying Degree and other academic qualifications – Candidates should possess M.E./M.Tech degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Computer Engineering disciplines with minimum 60% marks in B.E./B.Tech and 60% marks in M.E./M.Tech as declared by the University or employed by it for declaring class 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 September 1, 1981. Age limit is relaxable by three years for OBC and by five years for SC/ST applicants.

c. Nationality – Applicants should be an Indian citizen.

Selection Process: Applicants who fulfill the above mentioned eligibility criteria, and whose M.Tech. projects are of relevance to DAE shall be called for an interview to be conducted in the BARC, Mumbai in September 2009. 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: Make two copies of the accompanying application form, affix a passport size photo on each and, along with attested copies of documents mentioned in the application, mail to:

HBNI-DGFS-Ph.D. Programme-2009 (Engineering Post-graduates) Deputy Establishment Officer (DEO R-IV), Central Complex, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Mumbai-400085

Applicants are advised to mail only by registered or speed post of Indian Postal Services and to preserve the receipt for future reference. Please note that private courier service personnel are not allowed to enter BARC premises.

Last date of receipt of application: August 21, 2009