Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) - Mumbai - External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies) Admissions 2011

Indira Gandhi Institute of  Development Research (IGIDR) - Mumbai

Gen. A.K. Vaidya Marg, Santosh Nagar, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400 065

 

External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies) Admissions 2011

 

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai, has invited applications for admission to the External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies) of Academic Year 2011-12.

Eligibility:

(a) Minimum qualification: 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. The applicant must have studied Mathematics at the higher secondary level or should be able to demonstrate equivalent mathematical ability.
(b) The applicants ought to have a minimum of three years of work experience and they 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.
(c) Applicants be preferably below 45 years of age; it can be relaxed in case of exceptional candidates.

Reservation: Reservation of seats for SC/ST/Physically disabled categories will be as per the 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.

How to Apply:

Candidates should apply not later than April 29, 2011 with

(a) their current curriculum vita,

(b) two, passport size photographs,

(c) two 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 (non-refundable) payable to Indira Gandhi Institute of  Development Research (IGIDR) at Mumbai to the "Admissions Office, IGIDR, Gen. A.K. Vaidya Marg, Santosh Nagar, Goregaon (East), Mumbai 400 065.

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