HBNI PhD Research Fellowship and Research Associates Admission 2020-21

PhD Research Fellowship and Research Associates

• HBNI is inviting online applications for THREE JRFs (3 nos.) and TWO (2) Research Associates in the specialized areas given below for working under the supervision of faculty at HBNI central office, Mumbai

• Research fellows and Research Associates will have access to the research infrastructure facilities available in all CIs/OCC of HBNI with due permissions.

Program Discipline

HBNI PhD Research Fellowship and Research Associates Admission 2020-21 Important Dates

Eligibility Criteria for HBNI PhD Research Fellowship and Research Associates Admission 2020-21

Age Limit

• The candidate must be an Indian national

• The candidate applying for PhD program should be less than 28 years of age as on last date for receipt of application

• A relaxation of up to 3 years can be given in case of Other Backward Class applicants, 5 years in age in case of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe applicants and 10 years in case of Physically Challenged applicants

Fellowship

• The Research Fellowship given by HBNI will be as per DAE guidelines. The selected candidates will be initially taken as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and will be paid a stipend of Rs. 31,000/- per month. The fellowship will be provided initially for a period of two years.

• Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) from the third year onwards with a stipend of Rs.35,000/- per month

• Candidates selected for RA, who have submitted PhD thesis and are yet to receive their official degree, will be paid Rs. 40,000/- p.m.; Rs.47,000/- per month for the candidate with PhD degree (RA-1); Rs.49,000/- per month for RA with PhD degree &1-year experience (RA-2); Rs.54,000/- per month for RA with a PhD degree and 2 or more years of experience (RA-3).

HBNI PhD Research Fellowship and Research Associates Admission 2020-21 Application Process

• The application form has to be filled up and submitted online at http://www.hbni.ac.in following stepwise instructions mentioned in the web site

• At the time of application, along with the online form, the candidate should upload a soft copy of the supporting documents as per the eligibility criteria.

• Address for all communications: The Registrar, Homi Bhabha National Institute (a Deemed to be University), 2nd floor, Training School Complex, Anushaktinagar, Mumbai 40009

• For any queries regarding the application, please send e-mail to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected].

Selection Procedure

• The selection committee will shortlist the candidates from amongst those who meet the minimum educational qualifications and satisfy additional criteria which may be set as deemed necessary.

• The short-listed candidates will be called for an interview for the admission. The interview may be held online depending upon the situation. In such cases, the candidates will be informed about the platform and the mode of participation.

• Based on the performance of the candidates in the selection process, the selection committee will recommend candidates for admission to the PhD program / Research Associateship at the appropriate level.