PhD Admissions 2025 at Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) – Apply Now for Exciting Research Opportunities in Multiple Disciplines”
The Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), a prestigious deemed-to-be university, has officially announced the commencement of admissions for its PhD program for the Spring Semester of 2025, beginning in January. This highly sought-after program offers a unique opportunity for aspiring researchers to join full-time PhD studies across various cutting-edge disciplines.
Schools such as Applied and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Material Sciences, Mathematical and Computational Sciences, and Physical Sciences are offering multiple vacancies for groundbreaking research in areas like nano/microfabrication, optoelectronics, biological physics, cancer immunology, inorganic chemistry, and many more. Eligible candidates with relevant qualifications, including CSIR/UGC NET-JRF, INSPIRE, and GATE, can apply by November 17, 2024.
The selection process will involve shortlisting based on academic records and national-level examination performance, followed by a written test and/or interview. Scholarships and fellowships are available as per IACS/CSIR/UGC/INSPIRE rules. Don’t miss this chance to contribute to world-class research at one of India’s leading research institutions.
Highlights of the PhD admissions
Applications are invited for regular full-time PhD students to the PhD Programme in Spring Semester of 2025 under different Schools, namely Applied and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Material Sciences, Mathematical and Computational Sciences, and Physical Sciences, of IACS (A deemed to be University).
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS), Jadavpur, Kolkata – 700032 |
| Program | PhD Program in the Spring Semester 2025 |
| Advertisement No. | Acad/PhD/Spring Sem-2025 |
| Program Start Date | January 2025 |
| Schools Offering PhD | Applied and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Material Sciences, Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Physical Sciences |
| Eligibility Criteria | – Minimum 55% in master’s for general candidates, 50% for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled/other categories. – Minimum eligibility criteria as per UGC rules. |
| Selection Process | Based on academic record, national level exam performance, and written test/interview conducted by the respective schools. |
| Fellowship | As per IACS/CSIR/UGC/INSPIRE rules. |
| Age Limit | Should be below 28 years as of the closing date. Age relaxation as per Government of India rule. |
| Nationality | Only Indian citizens are eligible. |
| Vacancies | Varies by School and specific research area. |
| Application Procedure | Online at http://phdapplicationiacs.iacs.res.in |
| Application Fees | Rs. 1200/- (Rs. 600/- for SC/ST candidates). Payment via NEFT or SBI Counter with CBS facility. |
| Last Date to Apply | November 17, 2024 |
| Interview Dates | Tentatively December 02-13, 2024 |
| Contact Information | Email: phdcell_iacs@iacs.res.in Phone: 24734971, Extn: 2215 |
| Admission Fees | One-time admission fee: Rs. 15,000/- Caution deposit: Rs. 10,000/- to be paid during admission. |
| Schools & Research Areas | Detailed below for each school: |
About the
Applications are invited for regular full-time PhD students to the PhD Programme in Spring Semester of 2025 under different Schools, namely Applied and Interdisciplinary Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Material Sciences, Mathematical and Computational Sciences and Physical Sciences, of IACS (A deemed to be University).
Eligibility:
- 55% or equivalent in master’s is mandatory for general candidates, while for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories, 50% marks are necessary.
- Minimum eligibility criteria as per UGC rules. Qualification and eligibility requirements for each School are given separately (see below).
- Selection will be based on academic record, national level examination performance, and written test and/or interview as decided by the respective Schools.
- Relaxation of selection criteria for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories according to UGC and Government of India norms.
- Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee being shortlisted for the interview.
Fellowship: As per IACS/CSIR/UGC/INSPIRE rules.
Age limit: Below 28 years as of the application closing date. Age relaxation as per Government of India rule.
Nationality: Indian citizens only.
Selection Procedure
- Applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of merit by different Schools. Only shortlisted
candidates will be informed via email and called for a written test and/or interview (to be decided
by theSchool) for the final selection. IACS holds full right of choosing a candidate and even not
selecting any, in case suitable applications are not received. - Vacancies given for each School are based on number of positions available in individual
research groups in different research areas. Selection depends on the past academic record,
performance in examination/interview by the School and also the availability of posts in particular
research areas as opted by the shortlisted candidate. - Application Procedure: Applications have to be made online at http://phdapplicationiacs.iacs.res.in Any queries may be sent to phdcell_iacs@iacs.res.in. The details of the online application and its procedure a given in the IACS website. Exact date and time of Admission Test/or Interview for each School will be announced on the IACS website.
Last Date of Submission of Applications: November 17, 2024
Tentative Interview Dates: December 02-13, 2024
Application/Examination Fees: Rs. 1200/- (Rs. 600/- for SC/ST candidates)
Mode of Payment:
- NEFT bank transfer
- Deposit at any SBI Counter with CBS facility.
Fees to be paid during admission:
- One-time admission fee: Rs. 15,000/-
- Caution deposit: Rs. 10,000/-
Details of the PhD positions and the qualification and eligibility details for the different Schools are given below
School of Applied and Interdisciplinary Sciences (SAIS)
| No. of Vacancies | Broad Research Area (Subject Code) | Essential Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nano/Micro Fabrication for Device Applications | M.Sc. in Physics with CSIR/UGC NET-JRF, INSPIRE Fellowship, or GATE qualification. |
| 1 | Perovskite Microcrystals for Optoelectronic Devices | M.Sc. in Chemistry or Physics with CSIR/UGC NET-JRF, INSPIRE Fellowship, or GATE qualification. |
| 1 | Organic Optoelectronics based on Molecular Assemblies | M.Sc. in Chemistry (Inorganic or Physical specialization). Candidates with fellowship will be preferred. |
| 1 | Ferroelectric Nanocrystals for Memory Applications | M.Sc. in Physics (Solid State Physics/Materials Science/Electronics specialization). Candidates with fellowship will be preferred. |
| 2 | Organic Optoelectronic Devices: Memory Devices for Visual Sensory Adaptation | M.Sc. in Physics/Electronics/Materials science with CSIR/UGC- JRF/Inspire Fellowship. |
| 2 | Synthesis of organic conjugated chromophores for optoelectronics device applications | M.Sc. in Chemistry with CSIR/UGC- JRF/Inspire Fellowship. |
| 1 | Design and Synthesis of Luminescent Monomers / Polymers | MS / M. Sc. in Chemistry with CSIR-NET (JRF) or other fellowships. |
| 1 | Rheological Properties of Small- and Macromolecular Networks | M. Sc. in Chemistry / Physics with CSIR-NET (JRF) or other fellowships. |
| 1 | Electrocatalysis on the Surface of Polymer Nanotubes | M. Sc. in Chemistry / Physics with CSIR-NET (JRF) or other fellowships. |
| 1 | Bioorganic and Nucleotide Chemistry | M.Sc in Organic Chemistry with CSIR-NET (JRF), GATE, or other fellowships. |
| 1 | Synthesis of Sustainable Inorganic Electroceramic Nanomaterials for Energy Applications | M.Sc. in Chemistry with CSIR NET/UGC NET qualification. |
| 1 | Synthesis of Bioceramic Nanomaterials for Health Applications | M.Sc. in Chemistry with CSIR NET/UGC NET qualification. |
| 1 | Micro Energy Scavenging from Functional Ferroelectric Perovskite Nanomaterials | M.Sc. in Physics with CSIR NET/UGC NET qualification. |
| 1 | Functional Luminescent Supramolecular Assemblies | M.Sc. in Chemistry with CSIR NET/UGC NET qualification or other fellowships. |
School of Biological Sciences (SBS)
| No. of Vacancies | Broad Research Area (Subject Code) | Essential Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Biological Physics (02) | M.Sc./B. Tech in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Biophysics or Biochemistry with NET/GATE/equivalent qualification. |
| 2 | Host-pathogen interactions (03) | M.Sc. in Biology with NET/GATE/equivalent qualification. |
| 1 | Role of environment on neuronal cell network formation and activity (04) | M.Sc. in Chemistry/Biophysics with individual fellowship from NET/JRF (CSIR or UGC), DBT/JRF. |
| 1 | Molecular biology of DNA Topoisomerase, DNA damage response and development of therapeutics for breast cancer (01) | M.Sc. in any branches of Biological Science (Zoology, Physiology, Molecular biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology) with mandatory individual fellowship from NET/JRF (CSIR or UGC), DBT/JRF. |
| 2 | Splicing mechanism in eukaryotic cell/ Cytoskeletons in mitochondrial dynamics (05) | M.Sc. in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biological Sciences with NET/GATE/equivalent qualification. |
| 1 | Nanomedicine and Drug Delivery in Theranostics (06) | M.Sc. in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Allied Subject domain with Fellowship (CSIR/UGC/DST-INSPIRE/DBT/others). |
| 2 | Cancer Biology/ Cancer Immunology/ Organic bioactive molecules synthesis (07) | M.Sc. in any discipline of Biological Science or M.Sc. in Chemistry (desirable Organic Specialization) with Fellowship (CSIR/UGC/DST-INSPIRE/DBT/others). |
| 1 | Peptide based Biomaterials in health care | M.Sc. in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Allied subject domain with fellowship from CSIR/UGC/DST-Inspire/Others. |
School of Chemical Sciences (SCS)
| No. of Vacancies | Broad Research Area (Subject Code) | Essential Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Inorganic Chemistry | M.Sc. in Chemistry with NET – UGC/CSIR or Inspire fellowship. |
| 2 | Synthetic Organic Chemistry (Natural Product Synthesis) | M.Sc. with JRF fellowship (NET- CSIR/UGC). |
| 2 | Bioinorganic Chemistry | JRF (CSIR/UGC). |
| 3 | Theoretical/computational chemistry | M.Sc. in Chemistry/Physics with CSIR/UGC/INSPIRE/GATE or equivalent qualification. |
| 1-2 | Biomimetic Inorganic Chemistry and Bioinspired Catalysis | M.Sc. in Chemistry (minimum 55% marks or equivalent) and NET qualified with CSIR or UGC fellowship. |
| 2 | Asymmetric catalysis with NHC/ Organic synthesis via photoredox catalysis | Highly motivated candidates with UGC/CSIR JRF. |
| 3 | Synthetic Carbaporphyrinoids | M.Sc. in Chemistry with CSIR/UGC-JRF, INSPIRE Fellowship. |
| 2 | Spectroscopy of biomolecules | CSIR, UGC JRF, and GATE. |
| 2 | Biophysics and molecular biology | M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Physiology with CSIR/UGC/INSPIRE fellowships. |
| 1 | Synthetic methodologies | M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry with CSIR/UGC/INSPIRE Fellowship. |
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