NCRA offers opportunities for front-line research in Radio Astronomy and Astrophysics. Areas of research at NCRA include studies of observational cosmology, quasars, radio galaxies, nearby galaxies, interstellar medium, pulsars, stars, solar system as well as techniques of synthesis imaging and image processing. NCRA operates the large cylindrical radio telescope at Ooty (ORT) and has recently completed building the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) near Pune. GMRT consists of 30 parabolic dishes each of 45 metre diameter placed over a region of 25 km, and is the world's largest radio telescope operating at metre wavelengths.
Research Scholars are generally selected on the basis of a written test (either through Joint Entrance Screening Test (JEST) or through TIFR written tests) and interviews which are conducted jointly with the Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) in early June. Selected candidates will receive Physics and Astronomy courses during the first year as a part of the Graduate School requirements. Satisfactory completion of the Graduate School is required before registration for a Ph.D. degree at Pune University.
Eligibility :
First class in M.Sc. (Physics/Astronomy) / B.E./ B.Tech (Electronics/Computer Science), with a strong background and interest in Physics. Candidates expecting to obtain their degree by July of the coming year may also apply. Candidates with a motivation to pursue experimental research are particularly encouraged to apply.
Financial Assistance :
Research Scholars will be paid a monthly honorarium of Rs. 12,000/- per month, which will be raised to Rs. 14,000/- per month after 2 years. There is an annual contingency grant of Rs. 15,000/- per year, tenable up to 5 years. Based on periodic reviews, scholarships are renewed annually up to 5 years.
Research Scholars Guidelines :
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