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APJ Abdul Kalam Summer Training Programme



Kochi: Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), TDC, CSIR Campus, CSIR Road, Chennai, has invited applications for the Summer Training Program that provides an opportunity to spend a summer, working at premier research Laboratories of CSIR with some of the leading scientists in India, in an environment which promotes trans-disciplinary research.
The two month long Programme to be held between the months of May and August, is supported/ funded by AcSIR through its AcSIR-Kalam Fellowship. This is a compulsorily Residential Program where the selected students would be required to stay on campus of the respective CSIR Labs on charge basis.
There are a total of 20 Fellowships. The amount of Fellowship is Rs. 25,000/- per student for the duration of the program which is payable after successful completion of the training program and submission of project report to the Laboratory Coordinator. Travel allowance to the selected students is reimbursable to a maximum of Rs. 5,000 per selected student.
Applicant should be from First year of M.Sc program or equivalent with minimum first-class at pre-M.Sc degree level or should be a third to pre-final year of Integrated M.Sc program or equivalent, with GPA 6.0 on a scale of 10 (upto IV Sem) or first year of M.E/M.Tech program or equivalent having GPA 8.0 on a scale of 10 OR GPA 7.0 on a scale of 10 for CFTIs at B.E/B.Tech level or GATE Score ≥600 or NET (Engineering) Rank from 1 to 100 or third year students of B.E/ B.Tech program or equivalent with GPA 8.0 on a scale of 10 OR GPA 7.0 on a scale of 10 for CFTIs (upto IV Sem) or third to pre-final year of Integrated M.E/M.Tech program or equivalent with GPA 8.0 on a scale of 10 OR GPA 7.0 on a scale of 10 for CFTIs (upto IV Sem) or GATE Score ≥600 or NET (Engineering) Rank from 1 to 100.
Applicants shall be required to provide CGPA in accordance with the Percentage to CGPA conversion formula of their respective Institute. In absence of such formula, applicants shall be required to compute CGPA as (Percentage + 5)/10. Applicants with percentage greater than or equal to 95%, shall fill 10 CGPA. If the CGPA of applicant is on a scale other than 10, then the CGPA shall be required to be proportionately translated to 10.
Screening will be primarily based on a Research Proposal and other screening criteria decided by the Committee. An applicant can give five preferences of CSIR Labs/Institutes. Shortlisted applicants will be intimated electronically. Selection Interview will be held at a central location. Appearance at the interview is mandatory for consideration. Applicant may be allowed to participate through electronic media for interview (Skype etc.) under specific request. Selection is purely based on merit/ performance at the selection interview. Food and lodging arrangements shall be made for applicants called for interview only.
The application form has to be completed in all aspects for consideration. Multiple applications from same applicant will result in cancellation of candidature. All filled-in information should be supported by relevant documents at the time of selection interview. Applicants may visit the websites of participating CSIR Labs for information on their research areas. Reservation shall be applicable as per GoI rules.
Application can be submitted till January 13, 2017 at http://acsir.res.in/acsir-dr-apj-abdul-kalam-summer-training-program-2017/. The list of participating CSIR Laboratories and the area of specialisation is also available at this link. There are 25 institutes in the list.
Shortlist will be declared on February 10, 2017. Selection Interview will be between March 10 and March 27, 2017. Result will be declared on March 31, 2017.
For details, see http://acsir.res.in/

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