Ph.D. in Population Studies Admission 2009 – International Institute for Population Sciences – Mumbai
Introduction: The doctoral programme is designed to prepare students for professional leadership in the field of population well as for pursuing academic career.
Eligibility: Candidates having Master’s or M.Phil. degree in Population Studies of recognised university with at least 55% of marks or equivalent grade (B+); and/or Candidates who have passed National Educational Testing (NET) in Population Studies conducted by the University Grants Commission are eligible of Ph.D. admission. However, in case of those who do not have Masters degree in Population Studies will have to undergo one year Masters degree Programme in Population Studies at the Institute.
Selection criteria: Candidates will be short-listed for presentation of research proposal and interview on the basis of their past academic records. Selection of candidates for the course will be made on the basis of candidates past academic records, presentation of research proposal and personal interview. Only short-listed candidates will be called for the presentation and interview. The Institute shall not bear any travel expense of the candidates called for the presentation and interview. Reservation for Scheduled Castes /Scheduled Tribes candidates will be considered as per the UGC norms.
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 lectureship only either in Population Studies or its interdisciplinary subjects will be awarded the fellowship @ Rs. 12,000/- per month for first and second years and Rs. 14,000/- per month for 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. However, the candidates without NET qualification for lectureship shall be awarded the Government of India fellowship @ Rs. 6,250/- p.m. for first and second years and Rs. 7,000/- p.m. for third year respectively with an annual contingency grant of Rs. 10,000/-.
Submission of Application: The prescribed application form can either be obtained by post or downloaded from the Institute website. Completed application form and copies of transcripts attested by a Gazetted Officer or public notary should be submitted with a demand draft for Rs.200/- payable to “The Director, International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai” drawn at Mumbai.
Contact:
International Institute for Population Sciences
Post Box No : 8307
Govandi Station Road,
Deonar, Mumbai – 400 088
Email: sulabhap(AT)iips.net
Contact Number: 91-22-25507861
Source: http://www.iipsindia.org/phd.htm
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