IUCAA - NCRA ADMISSION TEST (INAT - 2008) FOR RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP (to do Ph.D.) in ASTRONOMY and ASTROPHYSICS, and PHYSICS

IUCAA - NCRA ADMISSION TEST (INAT - 2008)

FOR RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP (to do Ph.D.) in ASTRONOMY and ASTROPHYSICS, and PHYSICS

Applications are invited from highly motivated students with M.Sc. (in Physics/ Electronics/Astronomy/Applied Mathematics) or B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. (any branch) degree, with consistently good academic record, for research scholarship (to do Ph.D.) at Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune or National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA - TIFR, an autonomous Institute under the Department of Atomic Energy), starting in August 2009.

Selection to research scholarship is thorugh a written test and interviews.

This is in addition to the selection through the usual JEST - 2009. Students likely to finish their degree by August 2009 are especially encouraged to apply.

However, application set can also be obtained by writing to: INAT-2008, The Coordinator, Core Programmes, IUCAA, Pune University Campus, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune-411007, Maharashtra, along with a self-addressed seat of paper (approximate size 15cm x 10 cm.) with postage stamp of Rs.15/- affixed on it. For detailed information, please visit the above websites.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take the written test, and all out-station candidates who are invited to take the written test will be paid travel support as per rules.

Request for printed (hard copy) application set of forms to reach IUCAA by September 29, 2008.


LAST DATE TO RECEIVE THE FILLED IN APPLICATION SET IS OCTOBER 10, 2008

The Admission (written) test will be held on December 18, 2008.

Short-listed candidates will be interviewed on December 18 and/or 19, 2008.


IUCAA and NCRA :

The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, and the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (NCRA – TIFR), Pune, are two leading centres of research in a wide range of areas in Astronomy and Astrophysics. IUCAA and NCRA are located in neighbouring campuses in the Pune University Campus.

NCRA offers exciting opportunities for research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, as well as instrumentation, with an emphasis on Radio Astronomy. NCRA has built and operates the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope, which is located near Pune, and is the biggest and most powerful radio telescope in the world at low radio frequencies.

It has been used internationally and has led to several significant discoveries. NCRA has modern computing facilities and a well-stocked library.

IUCAA offers challenging opportunities to young researchers in theory, observation, and instrumentation in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Recently, IUCAA has acquired a share in the 10 m Southern African Large Telescope (SALT), and operates the IUCAA Girawali Observatory (IGO) with 2 m optical telescope. Both the telescopes are with imaging, spectroscopic and polarimetric capabilities. IUCAA has a high performance computational facility, and a good library.

IUCAA – NCRA Admission Test (INAT – 2008) :

Applications are invited from students who expect to complete their M.Sc. (in Physics/ Electronics/Astronomy/Applied Mathematics) or B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. (any branch) degree, by August 2009, for research scholarship (to do Ph.D.) at either of the following institutes:

IUCAA, Pune, for Astronomy and Astrophysics, and Physics,
NCRA – TIFR, Pune, for Astronomy and Astrophysics.

They are looking for highly motivated students with consistently good academic record. Students who have already completed the above degrees can also apply.

Selection to research scholarship is through a written test and interviews. This is in addition to the selection through the usual JEST – 2009, for IUCAA and NCRA.

Selection Procedure :

Selection to research scholarship is through a written test on December 18, and interviews on December 18, and/or 19, 2008, both to be held in Pune.

How to apply :

Candidates should download the complete application set (consisting of Application Form (two pages), two Assessment Forms (each of two pages), and Admit Letter (one page), all in A4 size paper) from the web sites listed below. However, application set can also be obtained by writing to: INAT – 2008, The Coordinator, Core Programmes, IUCAA, Pune University Campus, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra, along with a self-addressed sheet of paper (approximate size 15 cm x 10 cm) with postage stamp of Rs. 15/- affixed on it.

Candidates with a first class degree may also walk-in for the written test by producing a valid photo identity. Further details about IUCAA and NCRA may be found in the web pages listed below.

Important dates :
Request for printed (hard copy) application forms to reach IUCAA by September 29, 2008.
Last date to receive the filled in application sets is October 10, 2008.
The Admission (written) test will be held on December 18, 2008.
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed on December 18, and/or 19, 2008.


Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA)
(An Autonomous Institution of the University Grants Commission)
Pune University Campus
Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra.
Web: http://www.iucaa.ernet.in/~inat


National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Pune University Campus
Post Bag 3, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra.
Web: http://www.ncra.tifr.res.in/~inat