PhD in Material Science

Indian nationals satisfying the following criteria are eligible to apply:

• M.Sc. in Physics with a minimum of 55% marks (in aggregate) or equivalent CGPA cumulatively till the last year/ semester.
• Candidates appearing for M.Sc exam and who satisfy any of the below criteria can apply but their admission will be treated as provisional
• A valid GATE score with rank upto 200, or CSIR NET (JRF) within the last one year
• Candidate having a JEST rank upto 250 (for PhD only)

Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar is an autonomous research institution funded by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. The research activities in the Institute spans theoretical and experimental research in the areas of condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, high energy physics and interdisciplinary areas such as quantum computation, biological physics, complex systems, nano-science, material science, etc. It has distinguished research faculties and world class facilities, and offers an ideal platform to motivated and aspiring students to initiate their research career. PhD degree is awarded by Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI), a deemed-to-be University within the Department of Atomic Energy.

Program Highlights:

• During the first two years of the Ph.D program (which includes the period of course work), scholars are paid a fellowship of ₹ 25,000/- per month
• Thereafter, scholars are placed in Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) grade and are paid ₹ 28,000/- per month
• In addition, there is an annual contingency grant of ₹ 32,000/- to meet expenses on books and other research related expenses including academic travel.
• The HBNI also supports the scholars for participating in an International conference once during the doctoral programme.
• On campus hostel accommodation is normally provided to all scholars.
• Medical facilities are also available to them.