Vacation Student Programme- Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune, India
IUCAA invites applications for the annual Vacation Students’ Programme (VSP). Students selected under the VSP will spend seven weeks at IUCAA working on specific research projects under the supervision of IUCAA faculty. The application deadline is January 15th, 2013- hurry!
About IUCAA : – The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) is an autonomous institution set up by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India to promote the nucleation and growth of active groups in astronomy and astrophysics at Indian universities.
About Internship: – Selected students will spend seven weeks at IUCAA working on specific research projects under the supervision of IUCAA faculty. The programme will conclude with seminar presentations of the projects by the participants, a written test and interview. Those who perform well will be pre-selected to join IUCAA as research scholars to do a PhD after the completion of their degree and other requirements.
Who can apply: – Students who will enter the final year of M.Sc. (physics / applied mathematics / astronomy / electronics) / B.Tech. / B.E. courses in the academic year 2013-2014 are eligible to apply. Exceptionally bright students with academically proven track record of third year B.Sc. (physics / electronics) or second year B.Tech. / B.E. or students of integrated MSc – PhD courses (during the first two years) may also apply.
Location: Pune.
Duration: – 7 weeks (From May 6th to June 21st).
How to apply: Please refer to IUCAA official page for application details. The application deadline is January 15th, 2013- hurry!
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