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CUSAT Thiruvananthapuram to be converted into IISER

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The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Thiruvananthapuram is likely to be converted into a national level research institute. The Union Minister of State for Human Resources Development Shashi Tharoor has informed this on 14th November 2012.

The CUSAT will be converted into a leading science education and research institute under the purview of MHRD, Govt. of India. The Kerala Government has already submitted a proposal to this effect requesting the MHRD to take CUSAT an Indian Institute for Education, Science and Research (IIESR).

The basic procedures for making the reputed CUSAT at IIESR have been initiated by HRD. It is a long procedure which involves working out of finacials. The final proposal will be placed before
Parliament and the same has to be passed by Cabinet.

PSG Institute Ph.D Research Fellowships 2013-14

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PSG Institute of Advanced Studies (PSGIAS), Coimbatore is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the award of PSGIAS Research Fellowships leading to Ph.D. There are 6 posts to work at Nanotech Research Facility. Duration of Programme is three years. An amount of fellowship is Rs. 10000 per moth. Eligible candidate will be called for Interview at PSG Institute of Advanced Studies.

Qualification : Applicants should have M.Phil / M.Sc. in any discipline of Chemistry / Material Science / Polymer Science / Physics or M.Tech in any branch of Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Nanoscience and Technology / Textile Chemistry with minimum first class marks in aggregate. Applicants must have basic knowledge in Nanoscience. Candidate with NET / GATE score is preferable.

The application duly completed in all respects and should be sent along with self attested copies of certificates for proof of qualification and experience and other relevant testimonials to The Director, PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, P.B.No 1609, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore – 641 004 or sent by email : director@ias.psgtech.ac.in / pbm@ias.psgtech.ac.in. Last date for the submission of filled in application form is 5th November, 2012.

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