TWAS Fellowships for PG Research

Institute: Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)

Programme: TWAS-IACS PG Fellowship 2011 PhD (Natural sciences)
Research areas carried out include:
• Theoretical physics
• Condensed matter physics
• Spectroscopy
• Materials science
• Non-conventional energy
• Physical chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry
• Biological chemistry
• Polymer science
Eligibility:
• be a maximum age of 30 years on 31 December of the application year;
• hold a Master's degree in a field of natural sciences;
• be nationals of a developing country (other than India);
• provide an official Acceptance Letter from a department of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) provide evidence of proficiency in English.
How to apply: Requests for acceptance must be directed to the Dean-Administration and Senior Professor Prof. Subrata Ghosh by E-mail who will facilitate assignment of a host supervisor. In contacting Prof. Ghosh applicants must accompany their request for an Acceptance Letter with copy of their CV and a research proposal outline.

Applicants must submit an Acceptance Letter from a department of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) when applying, or by the deadline at the latest. Without preliminary acceptance the application will not be considered for selection.
Reference letters: Referees must send signed letters as attachments via e-mail directly to TWAS and IACS.
The subject line must contain: IACS/PG/candidate’s surname. Alternatively, reference letters can be sent by post in sealed envelopes. Only signed reference letters can be accepted.

Applicants to the TWAS-IACS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme should send a copy of their application both to TWAS (by post, fax or email) and IACS (hard copy only).

Last date to apply: June 30, 2011

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