Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies) Admissions 2010

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai
 
External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies) Admissions 2010
 
Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, an Advanced Research Institute Established by Reserve Bank of India has invited applications for admission to the External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies).

This interdisciplinary programme commencing in August 2010, emphasizes on all areas of Economics, including Energy and Environment Policy and involves course work. There will be no scholarships or tuition fee waivers.

Applicant should be preferably below 45 years of age (which  may be relaxed in exceptional cases), should hold M.A/M.Sc in Economics/M.Stat/M.Sc (Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Science or Operations Research)/ M.B.A/ M.Tech/M.E/B.Tech/ B.E or equivalent with at least 55% aggregate marks for Economics discipline and 60% aggregate marks for other disciplines and must have studied Mathematics at the Higher Secondary level or should be able to demonstrate equivalent Mathematical ability.

Applicant ought to have a minimum of three years of work experience. Those from research and academic institutions, industry and government can apply and need to apply with the `No Objection Certificate' along with leave authorization on the official letterhead of the Organization duly signed by the authorized official of the Organization.

Those interested have to apply with (a) current curriculum vita (b) 2 passport size photographs (c) 2 reference letters (in sealed envelopes and on official letterheads of the issuing authority) (d) No Objection Certificate along with leave authorization on the official letterhead of the Organization duly signed by the authorized official of the Organization (e) a self certified original research proposal not exceeding 3000 words (f) Research publications (if any) and (g) a Bank Draft of Rs. 200/- payable to 'Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR)', at Mumbai to 'Admissions Office, IGIDR, Gen. A.K. Vaidya Marg, Santosh Nagar, Goregaon (East), Mumbai-400 065', to reach there latest by 30th April, 2010, in a cover marked 'Application for External Ph.D. Program'.

Applicants short listed based on documents submitted will be called for interview around first week of July 2010. Second class return rail fare by the shortest route from the place of residence will be paid to the candidates interviewed.

Reservation of seats for SC/ST/Physically disabled categories will be as per Government of India rules. Such applicants need not submit any application fee but are required to enclose a copy of the Caste Certificate/Medical certificate (as the case may be) along with their application.

For details, visit http://www.igidr.ac.in/

 

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