National Institute of Science Education and Research

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for admission to Ph.D. Program scheduled to commence from December 2009 in the following schools of basic sciences at NISER Bhubaneswar:

1. School ol Biological Sciences
2. School of Chemical Sciences
3. School ol Mathematical Sciences
4. School of Physical Sciences
Eligibility: Age: Not more than 28 years on December 01, 2009 (Born on/after December 01, 1981)

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

Biological Sciences: 55% in Masters in any branches ot Biology, life sciences and bioinformatics.

People with masters in any branches of natural and computer sciences with interest in pursuing career in biology.

Chemical Sciences: 55% in M. Sc. Or equivalent degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Material Science

Mathematical Sciences: 55% in M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Mathematics

Physical Sciences: 55% in M. Sc. or equivalent degree in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematical Physics or equivalent degree in Engineering EE/ME .

Candidates should have qualified the CSlR-NET/ GATE/JEST/NBHM or equivalent examination valid for the current year in the relevant area of research. UGC-CSIR JRF qualified candidates can avail the fellowship directly from UGC or CSIR, whereas, students selected for Ph.D. program based on GATE/JEST scores, are eligible for financial aid (Assistantship / Scholarship) from NISER, Bhubaneswar at par with CSIR fellowship.

Application procedure: The application form is available free of cost and can be downloaded from www.niser.ac.in .

Else, the form can be obtained by post, or in person, from the academic section, NISER Bhubaneswar.

In case of request by post, please enclose a self-addressed envelop (A4 size, 21 cm X 30 cm) affixed with postage stamps of Rs. 22/-.

Candidates intending to apply for more than one program should use separate application form for each program with appropriate enclosures.

• Fill-in the application form completely. incomplete application form will be rejected. The application form can either be typed or hand-written.

• Send only attested copies of all supporting documents (mark sheets, certificates, age proof, caste certificate, etc.)

• Arrange to send at least one letter of recommendation to the address below

• Send the filled-in application forms with all enclosures to the address mentioned below or scanned copies of complete application can also be e-mailed to registrar@niser.ac.in

Photocopies or forms downloaded from the website are also acceptable.
Email : registrar@niser.ac.in
Tel: +91 (674) 2302431, 2300637
Website: http://www.niser.ac.in
Address: Administrative Officer, Academic Section, Institute of Physics Campus,P.O.- Sainik School, Bhubaneswar, Orissa - 751 005
Last date of submission of Forms: 10.11.2009