Mumbai, 02 March 2021: Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai has announced Admission to PhD Programme in Science Education – 2021. Science and mathematics teachers and educators are also encouraged to apply.Scholarships Benefits are available.
Research Areas:
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 at school level
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
Key Dates:
Application submission deadline: 31 March 2021
Written test: in May (tba) 2021
Interview: June 3rd week, 2021
Exam Fee (Non-Refundable):
For online and manual applications
Female Candidates: ₹350/-
Male Candidates: ₹850/-
Other Candidates: ₹350/-
Eligibility
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.
Scholarships:
₹31000/- per month till registration, ₹35000/- per month post-registration
Additionally, 24% HRA in lieu of on-campus institute accommodation
Annual contingency grant of ₹40000/- for research related expenses
For more details on the eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, interested candidates should refer the PhD Admission page uploaded on the official website of TIFR.
