PhD Scholarships @ Raman Research Institute, Bangalore

Scholarship Details Students are paid a scholarship of Rs. 25,000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 28,000 thereafter for the next three years, subject to satisfactory progress. In addition, they are paid a book grant of Rs.5, 000 per annum for four years. Hostel accommodation, if available or HRA in lieu of will be provided for a period of five years. RRI encourages and supports participation of students in national and international conferences. Eligibility Candidates seeking admission in physics must have M.Sc. degree in Physics/Mathematics with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate or equivalent or first class B.E/B.Tech. degree in Engineering. Candidates seeking admission in Chemistry/Nanotechnology or Nanoscience must have M.Sc. degree in Chemistry with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate. Students who expect to complete their final degree in the academic year 2014-15 may also apply, provided they can produce their final score card at the time of admission. Selection Procedure The candidates are selected for interview based on their performance in written test held at RRI or UGC/-CSIR NET (Chemistry) for JRF. The final selection for all the candidates is based on the performance in the interviews to be held at RRI in the first week of June 2015. Call letters for written test/interviews will be sent around mid-April, 2015 How to Apply? Students can apply online through http://www.rri.res.in/phd_programme.html   link . ONLINE applications are preferred. Hard copy of the application forms can be requested from the admissions office, by sending a self-addressed envelope (25 x 20 cm)to the following address: Admissions 2015 Raman Research Institute CV Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru - 560 080 Last date: 31st March, 2015. For more details, please visit: www.rri.res.in