Decoding key features of National Post Doctoral Fellowship offered by Science and Engineering Research Board
New Delhi: Doctoral Degree, popularly known as PhD, is one of the highest academic degrees practiced in the higher education system. PhD Degree holders find great opportunities in research areas. There are many fellowships offered by government or universities or institutes (private or public) to PhD Degree holders to pursue advance research in frontier areas […]
Read More →Raffles University invites applications for PhD programmes 2017 for its various schools
Neemrana, Rajasthan: Raffles University, a private university based in Neemrana, Rajasthan, has invited applications for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme for its various departments: School of Law, Alabbar School of Management, School of Basic & Applied Sciences and School of Engineering & Technology. The last date for submission of application is 15 February 2017. There […]
Read More →Department of Science and Technology calls for applications for Post Doctoral Research Fellowship under various schemes
New Delhi: The Department of Science and Technology has invited applications through the SERB for Post Doctoral Research Fellowship under the following schemes: SERB Indo-US Post Doctoral Research Fellowship and SERB Overseas Post Doctoral Research Fellowship (Other than US). For SERB Indo-US Post Doctoral Research Fellowship, the last date for submission of application is 28 February […]
Read More →India spends below 1% of GDP on Research and Development Vs 2.7% in US, 2.1% in China
New Delhi: Research and Development (R &D) is a key recipe for scientific development and economic progress. However, India spends very less on R&D activities. As per the global studies on research investment, 2014, India spends 0.85% of GDP on research as against United States-2.74%, China-2.10%, Japan-3.58%, Germany 2.84% and South Korea-4.29%. The Government has […]
Read More →New 5000 PG medical seats will be created in clinical subjects
New Delhi: This is good news for candidates who are planning to pursue career in medical and clinical subjects. The country has about 18,000 PG medical seats in clinical subjects. The government is planning 5,000 additional PG seats in clinical subjects in the coming years. The increased availability of PG seats along with a centralized […]
Read More →University of Delhi requires 378 Assistant Professors for its various departments
New Delhi: The University of Delhi has invited online job applications from eligible candidates for appointment to the post of Assistant Professor in its various departments. The total number of vacant posts is 378 in 41 departments of the university. The subject areas of faculty positions are as followed: Applied Social Sciences & Humanities; Arts, […]
Read More →IIT Guwahati invites applications from PhD degree holders for Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) Programmes
Guwahati: Doctoral Degree holders (PhD) who are planning for further study to enhance their career prospects with fellowship grant can apply for Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) programme in Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. Under IPDF programmes for the academic year 2016-17, the following departments of IIT Guwahati have invited applications from PhD Degree holders: […]
Read More →IIT Gandhinagar requires 115 PhD scholars for various engineering, science and social sciences subjects
Gandhinagar: IIT Gandhinagar, a premier engineering institute in India, is looking for PhD Scholars for various engineering, science and Humanities and Social Sciences subjects. IIT Gandhinagar offers PhD programmes in Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Cognitive Science, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth Sciences, Electrical Engineering, History, Language & Literature, Materials Science and Engineering, […]
Read More →Bennett University PhD Admission 2017-18 for various streams of engineering, science and management
Greater Noida: Bennett University, a part of Times Group (media conglomerate in India), has invited applications from eligible candidates for PhD programmes for engineering, science and management subjects. The areas of research under PhD programmes available are given: Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biotechnology, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Management. […]
Read More →Decoding key features of PhD admission process and Entrance Test
New Delhi: Doctoral Degree, popularly known as PhD, is one of highest degrees offered by universities and educational institutes. To accelerate professional career and pursue in depth research on specific subjects, PhD course is the right answer for it. For getting admission to PhD programme offered by Universities, colleges or institutes is not an easy […]
Read More →Decoding key features of PhD Admission 2017 at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
Bangalore: India’s top ranked educational institute in science and technology, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore is known for advanced research in frontier areas of science, engineering and technology globally. The students pursuing research degree represent more than 70% of the student body, the largest group on the campus. The Institute awards about 250 PhD and […]
Read More →IMR Doctoral Conference for doctoral students in management discipline on 11 & 12 Jan 2017 at IIM Bangalore
Bangalore: The IMR Doctoral Students Conference provides a platform to doctoral students in management research areas based in India and overseas for showcasing paper presentations, discussions with senior academics and researchers from industry, and publication-oriented development. This year the conference received a large number of competitive submissions from doctoral students in India and overseas. IMR […]
Read More →Rewind 2016: CSIR supports 8500 research fellows and awarded 2251 JRFs
New Delhi: The year 2016 is a milestone for the Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) as the council celebrated 75th year of existence. The long Platinum Jubilee celebrations were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a catalyst and driver of sustainable socio-economic change through […]
Read More →Institute of Rural Management Ananda offers admission to Fellow Programme 2017
Ananda: Institute of Rural Management Ananda (IRMA), based in Ananda (Gujarat), has notified admission procedure for its 16 fellow programe in rural management (FPRM 2017). IRMA informed that FPRM is a coursework-based doctoral level programme with a minimum duration of three years, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Research Areas: FPRM […]
Read More →Decoding Doctoral Degree: PhD Vs integrated PhD Vs part time PhD degree
New Delhi: A doctoral degree is one of highest level of academic degrees practiced by higher education system both in India and international system. This degree is popularly known as PhD. It is also called as Doctorate of Philosophy, derived from the Latin Doctor Philosophiae (for DPhil) or Philosophiae Doctor (for PhD). With the changing […]
Read More →Special Report: Top Ten performing states in higher education
By Rudra Narayan Sahoo, New Delhi: India’s performance is higher education is much below compared to developed nations. The Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education stands at 24% in 2015 while GER in higher education of the USA and the UK are 89% and 78%, respectively. The global average of GER in higher education […]
Read More →Exclusive: Top ten states in producing Doctoral Degree (PhD) candidates
By Rudra Narayan Sahoo, New Delhi: Doctorate of Philosophy, popularly known as PhD, is one of highest degrees in the higher education system recognized in India and in the world. In India a total number of 21,830 students were awarded PhD level degree during 2014. Out of these 13,252 males and 8,578 females, as per […]
Read More →List of PhD Entrance Tests conducted by Universities in India
New Delhi: Do you have any plan to pursue career in research programmes? Doctor of Philosophy, popularly known as PhD, is a research-oriented degree recognized both in India and global levels. Many Universities all over the globe offer the course in various disciplines. The PhD aspirants should be updated with latest developments with respect the […]
Read More →Decoding seven benefits offered under Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)
Mumbai: Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is the flagship scheme of the University Grants Commission (UGC) to motivate candidates for undertaking advanced studies and research leading to MPhil/PhD Degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences including Languages and Sciences. The scheme is popularly known as NET-JRF. JRF scheme of the UGC is open to candidates who qualify […]
Read More →GD Goenka University PhD Admission for Jan 2017 session notification
Gurgaon: GD Goenka University, a private university based in Gurgaon, has invited applications for PhD admission for the session starting from January 2017 on the various subjects: Humanities & Social Sciences, Engineering, Hotel management, Law, Management, Medical & Allied Sciences. The details of subjects where PhD admission have been sought are given at paragraph No […]
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