Why study at AcSIR?
The objective of AcSIR is pursuit of excellence as well as doing something relevant. We promote the culture of being singularly dynamic and innovative. The Academy has been established as an “Institution of National Importance” in the year 2010, with a view to maximize the number of qualified researchers and professionals of impeccable quality in the domain of science and engineering; and to equip them with the skills to innovate and conduct seamless interdisciplinary research.
The PhD in Science, Engineering and Direct PhD in Engineering programmes, which equip students to undertake interdisciplinary research by providing a broad-based practical training in best in the class national laboratories of CSIR. The Programmes are structured around two initial years of coursework, including formal coursework in first two semesters; one Project Proposal & one Review Article in third
semester; and CSIR-800 project in fourth semester; followed by three years of research (this can also run in parallel).
About the Programmes
The Academy offers following Doctoral
programmes:
(i) PhD in Science
(ii) PhD in Engineering
(iii) Direct PhD in Engineering.
Eligibility Criteria
PhD in Science:
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Medicine or B.S (of 4 year duration) or Master’s degree with a keen sense of scientific enquiry for pursuing advanced research in frontier areas of
Biological, Chemical, Physical and Mathematical Sciences leading to a Ph.D degree. The candidate should be having a valid National level fellowship (JRF/SRF of various funding agencies, e.g. CSIR, UGC,DBT, DST etc.), INSPIRE or other equivalent fellowships.
PhD in Engineering
Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/ Pharmacy with a good academic record or with a Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and with a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR NET/NBHM or valid CSIR-SRF or equivalent fellowship or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology with exceptionally good academic record and having a valid GATE score having keen interest in research
in various disciplines in Engineering.
Direct PhD in Engineering
Candidates having following qualifications are eligible to apply:
i. B.E./B.Tech+GATE/NET (Engg)
ii. B.E./B.Tech+2-year experience as PA/ CSIR-SRF/ Industrial Candidates
iii. B.E./B.Tech or M.Sc. + National level fellowship/ Ranked first in University Personnel from Industry for PhD Candidates having Master’s degree in Science/Engineering with endorsement from a Industry for financial support during studies.
Last Date & Time to Apply: 24/10/2013 23:59:00 IST
For more info : http://www.acsir.res.in