The notice for the admission of students as Research Scholars in the School of Mathematics,
TIFR Mumbai has been out. TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH(TIFR) MUMBAI provides facilities
for active research in Mathematics in an atmosphere of academic excellence.
Eligibility: A good Master's degree in Mathematics. However, B.Sc. degree-holders of exceptional merit and
students with Engineering degrees interested in pursuing Mathematics will also be considered. Students
appearing for the relevant examination this year may also apply.
Final selection will be made on the basis of written test/interview to assess the aptitude for research.
There is no printed application form. To apply one has to:
A. Give the following details on a plain paper:
1. Name
2. Date and Place of Birth
3. Nationality
4. Academic Qualifications (Institution, Division/Class, Year. Attach attested copies of mark-lists)
5. Previous Experience, if any (Positions held. Give details of designation, pay, name and address of employer and duration)
6. Details of Published Work, if any
B. Attach the following with the above details:
1. Mailing address (email if available)
2. One recent passport-size photo
3. Recommendation letters from two teachers acquainted with the mathematical aptitude of the candidate.
and then send it to:
Establishment Officer
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba
Mumbai 400005
LAST DATE: March 20, 2003
On the envelope used to send all this material it is advisable to mention "Application for Research Scholar in Mathematics".
Candidates called for interview will be paid 4/3 railway fares each way by
second class (sleeper class for travel beyond 500 Kms.) and also a sum of Rs.105/- as halting allowance for
the day on which he/she is interviewed.
Applicants already in Government/Semi-Government/Public Sector
Undertaking services must apply through proper channel. Only candidates
who are called for interview will be informed of the results and no
correspondence of any kind will be entertained.
The web-page address is:
http://www.math.tifr.res.in/academic/graduate.html
but that contains no additional information.
For personal details/queries contact:
Shanta Laishram
School of Mathematics,TIFR,
Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba,
Mumbai-400 005, India
email: [email protected]
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