Ph.D Programme in Science Education 2020

Ph.D Programme in Science Education 2020 at HBCSE-TIFR

About the Ph.D Programme

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (HBCSE-TIFR), Mumbai is inviting applications for admission into PhD Programme in Science Education 2020 from enthusiastic people with: interest in science education and mathematics education,flair for teaching and writing, curiosity about how students learn,critical and analytical skills,
commitment to improve education. Science and mathematics teachers and educators are also encouraged to apply. They would have to spend a minimum of two years at HBCSE and can undertake research while stationed at their parent institutions.

Note: This is a programme in education. It is not a pure or applied science research programme.

Areas Of Research

Teaching and learning of science and mathematics from
primary to undergraduate level
Innovative curricula and assessment methods, experimental
problem-solving in science
Development of scientific and mathematical thinking in
students at school and college level
Design and technology in the curriculum
Visual and spatial modes in learning
Socio-cultural and gender factors in learning
Science-Technology-Society-Environment Education
Science of learning and new computational media
Discipline-based education research in physics, chemistry,
biology, mathematics, astronomy and environmental science education.

Eligiblity

M.Sc. (in any subject), M.E., M. Tech or a Master’s degree (M.A./ M.S.W.) in any of the social/ behavioural sciences/ psychology/ linguistics/ sociology/ economics/ anthropology, M.Ed. with a science or social sciences/ humanities undergraduate degree

Duration

Admissions are made initially for six months, renewable every six months up to a maximum of five years. Continuation is subject to completion of milestones as specified by the subject board.

Scholarships

₹31,000 per month till registration
₹35,000 per month post-registration
Additionally, 24% HRA in lieu of on-campus institute accommodation
Annual contingency grant of ₹40000

Application Fees

An application fee of ₹250 for female candidates and ₹750 for male candidates should be paid online or through DD (non-refundable) in favour of “Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR” and payable at Mumbai. To apply offline, send the completed form along with one passport size photograph and the demand draft to Graduate School Admissions – 2020, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai 400088.

How to Apply?

To apply online, visit here.

Selection Process

A written test for eligible applicants will be held at different centres around the country: Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bhopal and Guwahati (provisional). Those who qualify will be called for an interview.