National
Institute of Advanced Studies
Indian
Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore 560 012
Tel.
080-2218 5000, Fax: 080-2218 5028
URL:
www.nias.res.in
Doctoral Programme
The National Institute of
Advanced Studies (NIAS) is a unique Indian institution conducting
multidisciplinary research in areas that bridge the gap between the natural and
engineering sciences, social sciences, humanities and the arts. A limited
number of research scholarships are available in the Institute for bright and
committed postgraduate students interested in pursuing independent research
across disciplines towards a doctoral degree.
We are admitting exceptional
students interested in multidisciplinary research in the areas represented at
NIAS, especially in the following areas for the year 2012–2013:
• Agroecology
• Biosecurity
• Archaeology, Archaeological
Science and Art History
• Conflict Studies – Identity
Politics
• Consciousness, Self and
Well-being Studies
• Economic and Social Issues
• Energy and Climate Policy
• International Strategic and
Security Studies
• Urban Studies
Applicants may consult the NIAS
website for information on faculty and their research interests
(www.nias.res.in
).
ELIGIBILITY
The scholarships are open to
those who have completed/are completing a Master’s/M.Phil. degree in any
relevant subject in natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, social
sciences, humanities or the arts, and with a consistently proven academic
record (minimum 55% marks). Some research and/or field experience in the
concerned areas may be preferred, but is not essential. Candidates who have
passed the NET/SET examinations or qualified for JRF/DST/CSIR/ICSSR fellowships
will be preferred.
FELLOWSHIP
Candidates admitted to the NIAS
Doctoral Programme will be entitled to fellowships, which will be available for
a period of four years on a yearly renewable basis. The fellowship amount is
fixed at Rs 16,000 per month for the first two years and Rs 18,000 per month
from the third year, with an additional 30% per month as House Rent Allowance.
Limited hostel seats are available on campus.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be made on
plain paper, including a curriculum vitae, copies of mark sheets and degree
certificates (to be verified at the time of interview) and a clear statement of
purpose detailing the research interests of the candidate and explaining why
she/he would like to join NIAS. Explicit mention must be made of the research
areas for which the application is being sent.
Application along with all other
documents should be sent as one single PDF document on or before 10 April 2012,
to:
The Head-Administration
National Institute of Advanced
Studies
Indian Institute of Science
Campus
Bangalore 560 012, India
The candidate’s e-mail address,
postal address and contact phone numbers (landline and cell) should be included
in the application.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Short-listed candidates will be
invited for a written test and an interview in June 2012. The dates will be
informed later by e-mail.
For additional information, applicants may
contact: jnsandhya@gmail.com , admin@nias.iisc.ernet.in 
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