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Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, IISER, Pune
900, NCL Innovation Park, Dr Homi Bhabha Road
Pune, Maharashtra
Phone-No: 91-20-25898021
Fax: 91-20-25898022
Email: info@iiserpune.ac.in Website: www.iiserpune.ac.in

About College:

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Pune is a premier institute dedicated to research and teaching in the basic sciences. Established in 2006, the institute falls under the purview of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (vide communication F.No. 22-8/2006-TS.1). As a unique initiative in science education in India, IISER aims to be a Science University of the highest caliber devoted to both teaching and research in a totally integrated manner, with state-of-the-art research and high quality education, thus nurturing both curiosity and creativity.

Course Name:

International Ph.D. Programme

Eligibility:

International students are recruited via two streams:

1.    Direct admission in IISER Pune

2.    Through the MHRD-supported 'Study in India' Programme

The next round of Direct Admissions in IISER Pune have a March 15, 2019 application deadline with admission criteria as listed below:

Only nationals of countries other than India can apply. At the time of admission, the applicants for the Ph.D. programme must have completed a 4-year undergraduate degree or a Master’s degree, while applicants for integrated Ph.D. programme must have a 3- or 4-year undergraduate degree.

Selection: Selection will be based on pre-screening, followed by an interview process with multiple rounds. The process will be defined by individual departments and communicated to the applicants in advance.

How to Apply:

Application Process: Apply by writing to us at international.phd@acads.iiserpune.ac.in with a cover letter, CV, research statement, scan of information pages of passport, transcripts and three letters of recommendation. Do indicate your nationality and describe your academic track record in your CV. In your cover letter, indicate the Department (Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Earth & Climate Sciences, Humanities) of your interest along with names of specific research groups in IISER that are close to your research interest.

Funding: Six International Ph.D. Fellowships, at par with IISER Fellowships, may be available. Tuition fee waiver for meritorious students facing financial hardships.

Closing Date:

Application Deadlines: 15^th March, 2019

Interview rounds will be held in March-April, 2019. [Where possible, interviews will be conducted by video conference]

Programme starting: August 2019.

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