Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Ph.D/ Integrated Ph. D Programme in Physics and Astrophysics/ M. Tech. - Ph. D (Tech.) Programme in Astronomical Instrumentation Admissions 2010-2012

Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
II Block, Koramangala, Bangalore 560 034, INDIA
Tel : 91 (80) 2553 0672 Fax : 91 (80) 2553 4043
Voicemail : 91 (80) 2553 9250 E-Mail : webmaster@iiap.res.in

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES - 2010-2012

1. Ph. D Programme(Candidates will register at Pondicherry University)
2. Integrated Ph. D Programme in Physics and Astrophysics in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
3. Integrated M. Tech. - Ph. D (Tech.) Programme in Astronomical Instrumentation in collaboration with University of Calcutta (CU)

Selected candidates will be offered fellowship / stipend as per the norms of the Institute along with an annual book grant, accommodation and medical facilities.

ONLINE APPLICATIONS SHOULD REACH IIA : 23rd November, 2009
Letters of Recommendation must also be received by the 09thDecember, 2009
DATE OF WRITTEN TEST IS : 12th December, 2009
 

The qualifying degree requirements of the various programmes are listed Here. If the degree
requirements are met the candidate may apply to more than one programme.

Find sample paper for entrance examination here.

 

Application Form for various Programmes-2010

Programs click here: http://www.iiap.res.in/newphd/selection.html

Research fields

Sun and the solar system: Solar activity, planets, comets, solar terrestrial physics
Stellar physics: Formation and evolution of stars, brown dwarfs, star clusters, planetary nebulae, stellar atmospheres, stellar variability,
novae, supernovae
Extragalactic astronomy: Star formation in galaxies, activity in galaxies, groups and clusters of galaxies, gamma-ray burst events
Theoretical astrophysics and related physics: Magneto-hydrodynamics and radiative processes in astrophysical objects, pulsars,
black hole physics, structure and dynamics of galaxies, relativity, cosmology, atomic and molecular physics
Instrumentation: Back-end instruments for the various observing facilities, space astronomy payloads

Facilities

Kodaikanal Observatory, Kodaikanal
Vainu Bappu Observatory, Kavalur
Gauribidanur Radio Observatory, Gauribidanur
Indian Astronomical Observatory, Hanle
Center for Research and Education in Science & Technology, Hosakote
Library and computing facilities
The Institute plans to set up a 2 m class solar telescope at a high altitude site and develop a space coronagraph

For further details visit IIA Website http://www.iiap.res.in .