Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology has invited applications for admission to its Ph.D. programme starting February 2010 in the areas of aerospace engineering, avionics, chemistry, earth and space sciences, mathematics and physics.
Selection will be based on a written test followed by an interview to be conducted during the third or fourth week of January in Thiruvananthapuram. Outstation candidates will be paid to and fro sleeper class train fare by shortest route.
Eligibility: Master's degree in the relevant area with first class. However outstanding candidates with Bachelor's degree in engineering with an excellent academic record and aptitude for research may be considered for direct admission to Ph.D. programme. Age: below 28 years as on January 1, 2010. Admission is open only for Indian citizens
How to apply
Application forms and other details can be downloaded from the website http://www.iist.ac.in and duly filled in applications along with attested copies of relevant documents, a demand draft of Rs.250 drawn in favour of Registrar, IIST payable at SBI Thiruvananthapuram should be sent to the Administration Officer, IIST, ISRO Post, Thiruvananthapuram ? 695022 so as to reach the addresse on or before December 31, 2009. The cover should be superscribed as ?Application for IIST PhD Programme 2010'. All the selected research fellows will be eligible to get research fellowship of Rs.35,000 per month. For more details visit http://www.iist.ac.in .