Student Program Under AcSIR

• Advanced Research Opportunities: The program provides opportunities for conducting high-quality, interdisciplinary research in various fields of Himalayan Geo-science. - Leadership Development: The scheme aims to develop leaders in the field of Himalayan Geo-science through the PhD program. - Career Advancement: Successful completion of the PhD program leads to a postgraduate degree, enhancing career prospects in the field.

• The applicant must have a postgraduate degree (M.Sc./M.Tech.) in any discipline of Earth Sciences.
• The applicant must hold a valid national-level fellowship such as:

1. NET-JRF (UGC/CSIR).
2. INSPIRE Fellowship.
3. Any other equivalent national fellowship.

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the official online application portal and create a Username/Application Log-In by clicking on the “Sign Up here” option.

Step 2: Log in using the credentials received on your registered email ID, and click on “Complete your application” to proceed.

Step 3: Fill out the application form as per the instructions mentioned in the portal and upload the following mandatory and applicable documents in the specified format and size

Step 4: Choose the relevant Admission Route for the iPhD Program:

• Fresh Candidate (Not registered in PhD at AcSIR): Choose a research area and lab preference. Eligible for AcSIR-NIF Innovation Doctoral Fellowship. - AcSIR PhD Student: Submit Enrolment Letter and Thesis Research Proposal. Eligible for lump sum research support through AcSIR faculty. - NIF Employee: Submit Permission from Director, NIF and Proposed Research Problem. No additional financial support provided. - Industry Sponsored Candidate: Submit 'No Objection Certificate' from the employer and Proposed Research Problem.

Step 5: Confirm the application details, review the entire form carefully, and then submit the application.

> Note: There is no application fee for this process.

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> Contact Us:

> AcSIR Headquarters

> Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR)

> CSIR- Human Resource Development Centre, (CSIR-HRDC) Campus

> Postal Staff College Area, Sector 19, Kamla Nehru Nagar,

> Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh- 201 002.

> Contact no: +91 9266600847 / 9266600947