HOMI BHABHA CENTRE FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION

HOMI BHABHA CENTRE FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION

HOMI BHABHA CENTRE FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION, TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH ( A Deemed University), Research Scholarships

HBCSE, a National Centre of TIFR, is looking for committed post-graduates for its PhD programme in Science Education,2006. The Centre is devoted to R & D in science and mathematics education from primary to introductory college level. Its activities are informed by research in cognitive , historical and socio-cultural aspects of science education.

Recent M.Sc.’s ( or those in their fianl year ) in any of the physical / chemical / biological / earth siences or mathematics / statistics / computer science, with a consistently good academic record are eligible to apply. Research scholars are offered a fixed monthly scholarship of Rs.8,000/- ( enhanced to Rs.9500/- after registration for Ph.D ) and an annual contingency grant of Rs.10,000/- in addition to a tution grant of Rs.4000/- per annum, which will cover the university fees of TIFR.

Admissions are for a year, renewable annually for up to 5 years. Accommodation on campus may be provided at nominal cost.

For application forms and details, please write to

Sr.Administrative Officer, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, V.N.Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai – 400 088

enclosing a 25.5cm X 15.5cm self-addressed envelope affixed with stamps for Rs.10/- superscribed as “Research Scholarship 2006 in Science Education”. Completed forms should be sent by post along with a demand draft of Rs.300/- ( non-refundable application fee) payable at Mumbai in favour of Homi Bhabha Centre for science Education to reach us latest by May 01, 2006

Only candidates with consistently good academic record will be eligible for test / interview. The academic year will begin on August 01 , 2006 . You can download the form from the “Events” link on our website www.hbcse.tifr.res.in

HOMI BHABHA CENTRE FOR SCIENCE EDUCATION