International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai invites applications from interested candidates for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Population Studies (3 years full-time) programme 2011-2012 with Government of India Fellowship. The institute also invites applications from UGC-JRF or any population fellowship holders, who hold minimum eligibility conditions, for full-time admission.
Number of GOI Fellowships
Six (General 3, SC 1, ST 1 & OBC 1; Seats likely to increase) In addition, UGC-JRF and other fellowship holders will also be considered for admission as per availability of seats.
Eligibility
Candidates having M.Phil/ Master’s degree in Population Studies of a recognized university with at least 55% of marks.
Fellowship
The selected Indian students will be awarded a Government of India fellowship initially for one year only and is extendable on yearly basis as per rules of the Institute. Each eligible candidate with NET qualification for lecturership only either in Population Studies or its interdisciplinary subjects will be awarded the Government of India fellowship @ Rs 12,000/- per month for first and second years and Rs 14,000/- per month for the third year respectively. Each fellowship carries a contingency grant of Rs 10,000/- for the first two years and Rs 20,500/- for the third year.
Selection Criteria
Selection will be made on the basis of performance of the candidates in written test on research methodology, personal interview and past academic records. The Institute gives preference to admit to its Ph.D. Programme, candidates who have M.Phil in Population Studies. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the test and interview. The Institute shall not bear any travel expense of the candidates called for the presentation and interview.
Eligible foreign students can also apply for admission provided they secure financial support from any outside agencies.
Sponsorship
Officials working in Government departments, research institutions, universities, medical colleges and non-governmental organisations can also be sponsored for being considered for admission. However, the selection will be made as per selection criteria.
Last date for submitting the application is August 1, 2011.
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