What is this all about?
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXCEPTIONALLY TALENTED AND STRONGLY MOTIVATED STUDENTS PRL INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP 2010(to pursue doctoral research)
About PRL
PHYSICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (PRL) is an autonomous institution under the Department of Space and was established in 1947. The current areas of research at PRL are Astronomy and Astrophysics, Geosciences, Planetary Sciences and Exploration, Space and Atmospheric Sciences, Experimental Laser and Atomic Physics and Theoretical Physics. It has two campuses at Ahmedabad and astronomical and solar observatories at Mt. Abu and Udaipur respectively.
Ph.D. students at PRL, referred to as Research Scholars, take courses in the first year and then start their research with a guide. Research scholars are awarded a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for the first two years, and subsequently a Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) for the remaining three years.
Who Can Apply?
M.Sc. in one of the following subjects: Physics, Space Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry (Physical, Nuclear / Analytical), Geology, Geophysics and Ocean Sciences. A minimum of 60% marks at the Bachelor’s and Master’s level is required for all candidates. Those appearing for
Master’s Degree examination in 2010 may also apply.
Age: Not more than 25 years as on 31.12.2009. This may be relaxed for exceptional candidates.
Area of Research
Planetary Exploration, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Solar Physics, Planetary & Geosciences, Space
and Atmospheric Sciences, Experimental Laser & Atomic Physics and Theoretical Physics. Further
details about research and facilities available at PRL can be found on our website.
Fellowship
Stipend and Facilities: Rs. 12,000/- per month, raised to Rs. 14,000/- per month after two years, subject
to satisfactory academic review; a book grant of Rs. 7500/- per year; and accommodation at a nominal
charge. Students may also be supported for attending conferences abroad, once during their tenure. In
addition, all expenses connected with registration for Ph.D., Viva, application fees, registration fees,
tuition fees, examination fees etc. are to be borne by the institute.
Applications
Applications should be submitted online at the website. Only students from remote areas who have no access to internet may send theirrequest for application form along with a self addressed envelope (25 cm x 17 cm) superscribed by PRL JRF 2010 (Subject) to the address given below.
Selection Procedure
Written test, followed by personal interview for those who qualify in the written test. These will be held at the PRL main campus at Ahmedabad. Written test may be waived for candidates with good academic record and who have qualified and in any of the following:
(i) JEST-2010 (ii) GATE (in Physics / Geophysics) 2009/2010, (iii) UGC-CSIR NET in 2008/2009 in Subject Code–1: Chemical Sciences, or Subject Code–2: Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences, or
Subject Code–5: Physical Sciences.
A photocopy of the JEST/GATE/NET result must accompany the application, if applicable. If the NET
certificate is not available a copy of the admit card and a print-out of the online results with the candidate’s roll number circled should be sent.
Short-listed candidates called for written test/interview will be paid II-class return train fare by the shortest route and per diem as per existing PRL rules. Requests for application forms from those with no internet access should reach us on or before 15.02.2010 and completed applications, may be sent by post to: Head, Academic Services, at the following address so as to reach on or before 31.03.2010.
Physical Research Laboratory,
Navrangpura,
Ahmedabad - 380 009.
Tel: 079-2631 4869; Fax: (079) 2631 4912,
E-mail: headas@prl.res.in
Submission deadline: Last date for online submission is 31.03.2010.
Website Details: http://www.prl.res.in/~academic/jrf_srf/advt.php
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