TIFR Visiting Students Research Program (VSRP) - 2020 ( Apply by 31 January 2020)
About
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) conducts annual summer programmes in which talented students are introduced to research activities in the areas of Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics.
The selected students are expected to work on a research project under the supervision of a TIFR researcher.
The selected students are expected to work on a research project under the supervision of a TIFR researcher.
TIFR pursues basic research primarily in Astronomical, Biological, Chemical and Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science and Systems Science (including Communications & Applied Probability) and runs a graduate program leading to a Ph.D. in all these areas.
We encourage applications from motivated students who have completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework in science and engineering fields.
Eligibility: Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics/
Computer & Systems Sciences :
1) Two years of undergraduate course work in an academic institution.
2) Should not have particpated in VSRP before.
Please note that the VSRP programme is for students currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme and not for PhD students or faculty members.
Selection: Selection is purely based on the academic performance of the student, submitted write-up and referee reports. There is no selection test/interview.
Stipend/Accommodation:
Rs 7000/- (Maths Programme - ~4.5 weeks).
Rs 7000/- (Maths Programme - ~4.5 weeks).
Rs 14000/- (NSF/STCS Programme - ~9 weeks).
To-and-fro travel re-imbursement from the place of residence (address for correspondence mentioned in the application) will be paid. Also, free shared accommodation on-or-off- campus is provided.
Last date for application:
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2020
How to Apply
1. Registration includes two steps : First complete basic registration step by clicking the "Apply Online" button given below.
2. During the basic registration, "Preferred Subject" indicates TIFR subject area you are applying for i.e., Physics / Chemistry / Biology / Mathematics / Computer & Systems Sciences.
3. After completing basic registration, you will receive an email with a link for advanced registration. Before proceeding to advanced registration, please keep the following ready :
a) Scanned photo (.jpg file of size not exceeding 100kb ) of your passport size photograph.
b) Students can select two areas of research for a selected department. Please read the Information Brochure before you fill this section.
c) A write-up of up to 400 words, describing your interest in the most preferred field of study has to be provided in the appropriate box. The write up should not contain special characters. In particular, use of equations in write-ups is strongly discouraged.
d) Names, Affiliation, Designation, Contact address (both e-mail and physical address) and contact phone numbers of two referees who would be filling referee reports for you. They should be teachers or persons with whom you have interacted academically.
The link for filling up the Referee Report Form online will be sent by email to both Referees after complete registration.
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