Applications are invited from Indian nationals for selection of
Undergraduate Associates
under the auspices of the Centre for Advanced Research and Education (CARE) of Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics (SINP), Kolkata. Candidates from the first or second year Science undergraduate programme (B.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry/Biological Sciences) in 2011 who have secured at least 85% marks in Science and Mathematics and at least 80% in aggregate in Class XII Board Examination are encouraged to apply. Recipients of similiar fellowships need not apply. The final selection amongst the short listed candidates may involve an interview where the candidate needs to display resourcefulness, passion for scientific research as well as mastery of scientific concepts.
Selected
Undergraduate Associates
will be exposed to short term courses and laboratory training through short projects under the guidance of assigned mentors for a total period of about 60-90 days. During this period they will receive a stipend (@ Rs. 150/- day) along with a book grant of Rs. 6000/- per annum. A travel allowance will also be given for outstation
Undergraduate Associates.
This programme covers only undergraduate years. A few of the
Undergraduate Associates
may be selected as
Graduate Associates
of SINP if they pursue Masters Programmes in Basic sciences. On successful completion of the M.Sc. course with First Class or equivalent grades they may be considered for absorption as
Research Fellows
of SINP with the usual fellowship.
Application forms for Physics and Biophysical Sciences
can be downloaded from our
website
and sent along with supporting documents
by post within September 7, 2011 to the following address:
Undergraduate Associateship Programme in Physics/Biophysical Sciences,
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics,
1/AF, Bidhannagar, Kolkata 700 064.
The list of candidates selected for Undergraduate Associateship Programme in Physics and Biophysical Sciences in 2011 is now available here. Official letters are being sent to selected candidates by post.