IIST ISRO Fellowship for PhD - Job offer by ISRO

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) invites applications for admission to the PhD programme starting in July 2011. There are two distinct schemes –

1.     IIST-ISRO Fellowship (Fellowship of Rs.35,000 per month). The candidates will be required to execute a bond to serve ISRO / IIST for a minimum period of three years on successful completion of PhD in a position appropriate for Doctoral Degree holders.

2.     IIST Fellowship (Fellowship of Rs.16,000/Rs.18,000 per month)

Research Areas: Aerospace Engineering, Avionics, Chemistry, Earth & Space Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics and Physics.

Eligibility:

Minimum Qualifications: Masters Degree in the relevant area with first class or equivalent.

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 the Ph.D. Programme. Candidates with Master’s Degree in basic science subjects and Humanities must be NET qualified (JRF) to be considered for the PhD programme.

Age Limit: Applicant should be below 28 years as on 6th June 2011. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government Rules.

Nationality: Applicant should be an Indian citizen.

Important dates:

Last date for application: 6th June 2011.

List of shortlisted candidates for written test:  3rd week of June 2011

Written test (of 2 hours duration): 1st week of July 2011.

Application Fee: INR 250 (INR 125 for Sc/ST)

For details, please visit IIST website