JRF 2012 Physical Research Laboratory Ahmedabad Last date 15-02-2012.

Physical Research Laboratory,
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009

JRF 2012

Eligibility criteria for applying to the JRF programme:

M.Sc. in one of the following subjects: (1) Physics, Space Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry (Physical / Nuclear / Analytical), Geology, Geophysics, Ocean Sciences and Climate Sciences.

(2) The candidate must have taken Physics and Mathematics at the Under Graduate level.

(3) A minimum of 60% marks at Bachelor’s and Master’s level are required for all candidates.

Age Limit: Not more than 25 years as on 31st December 2011 (i.e., born on or after 31.12.1986).

Selection Procedure:
Performance in the written test and the latest scores in JEST / GATE / UGC-CSIR NET - JRF, if available, will be considered for qualifying for personal interview that will follow.
Those who qualify in the interview will be selected as JRFs at PRL. Candidates whose results are awaited at the time of interview will be admitted provisionally. They will be confirmed admission in PRL subject to their securing at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination i.e. MSc.

Fellowship and other relevant facilities: Selected JRFs will be paid a fellowship of Rs.16,000/- per month which will be raised to Rs.18,000/- per month after two years, subject to a satisfactory academic review. A book grant of Rs.7,500/- per year will be given for five years to purchase books that are relevant to the research work being carried out by the Research Fellow.

Applilcation Process:
Only students from remote areas who have no access to internet may send thier request for application form along with a self-addressed envelope (25cm x 17 cm) superscribed by "PRL JRF 2012" to the Head Academic Services, Physical Research Laboratory, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009.

Online submission for JRF 2012 programme will start from 05-01-2012.

Last date for both postal and online submission is 15-02-2012.

For details, logon to: http://www.prl.res.in
Last date for both postal and online submission is 15-02-2012.

Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahemdabad has invited applications for admission to Junior Research Fellowships in the following broad scientific areas for the academic year 2012-13.

* Astronomy & Astrophysics
* Solar Physics
* Geosciences
* Planetary Sciences & Exploration
* Space and Atmospheric Sciences
* Theoretical Physics