Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi has announced notification for admission into Ph.D. Programme for January 2012 academic Session. CECRI is a research organisation functioning under the purview of CSIR. The subject of electrochemistry is an interdisciplinary area. Following are details of eligibility, selection and application procedure:

Eligibility: Applicants should have first class M.Sc. degree or equivalent in Chemical or Physical or Biological and related sciences. Candidates should have qualified in CSIR / UGC-NET Examination with a valid Rank OR applicants with a valid DST- INSPIRE fellowship in the above disciplines are also eligible. Candidates with NET qualification are not eligible for Ph.D. Programme of CECRI.

Selection procedure: Selection of the candidates will be based on counseling or interview to be conducted at CECRI. Those selected for the Ph.D. Programme at CECRI shall get fellowship and other allowances, contingency etc. as per the applicable rules of the fellowship agency.

Interested candidates can apply in the prescribed format available on the website at cecri.res.in. A scanned copy of the filled-in application form along with other relevant information may be mailed to cfe@cecri.res.in . Contact for more details: Students’ Academic Committee, CSIR – Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi – 630 006; Email: cfe@cecri.res.in.

Important Dates:

1) Last date for submitting application: 11th November 2011
2) Screening of applications and intimation to students: 21st November 2011
3) Counseling for Ph.D. Admissions: 5 – 19 December 2011
4) Declaration of results: 21st December 2011

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