Overview:

Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR) has been established in 2011, by an Act of Parliament, as an 'Institution of National Importance' with the mandate to create and train some of the best of tomorrow's Science & Technology leaders through a combination of innovative and novel curricula, pedagogy and evaluation. National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore is a constituent Institution under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) of India. CSIR-NAL is a high technology oriented institution concentrating on advanced topics in the aerospace and related disciplines. Aerospace technology encompasses the trans-disciplinary areas of science and engineering, and is in the forefront of modern developments and achievements in the fields of aeronautics, space and defence. It involves study of various disciplines namely aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, avionics, materials and structures. The PhD (Engineering) and PhD (Science) programmes offered at CSIR-NAL through AcSIR aim to provide in-depth exposure to the engineering concepts, scientific principles, research methodology and hands on experience on advanced real life R&D projects in different disciplines of Aerospace. Students completing this program are expected to be fully research – enabled and ready to work for the Industries. This helps in meeting the severe shortage of the highly skilled manpower required for developing technologies for the future generation flight vehicles.

CSIR-NAL offers admission to PhD (Science) and PhD (Engineering) programmes through AcSIR for both regular and industry sponsored candidates. The first two semesters of the program focuses on the coursework required for equipping the students with the fundamentals of the subjects related to their research problem. In the subsequent semester/s, the students work towards preparing a research proposal before taking a comprehensive examination by selecting topics of high relevance and novelty, and will have state-of-the art review, methodologies, recommendations etc. After successfully completing the comprehensive examination the students will be utilizing their knowledge acquired through the coursework and literature review to solve real-world design challenges by working on advanced R&D topics and for a thesis on the chosen topic. Simultaneously, they will also be involved in a six–eight weeks’ project concerned with societal/rural work.

Eligibility for Admission

Eligibility Criteria for Regular PhD (Engineering) and Sponsored PhD (Engineering)
Regular PhD (Engineering):
Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering or Technology following a four-year engineering/technology, or an integrated 5-year BTech/MTech degree or equivalent. The candidate should have a fellowship (such as NET JRF/SRF, INSPIRE etc) tenable at CSIR institutes.

Sponsored PhD (Engineering):
Candidates with a Master's degree in Engineering or Technology are eligible to apply with endorsement from Industry, Academic or Research Institutes for required academic leave and financial support during the program. Project Assistants, Senior Research Fellows, Group-IV Scientists and Group-III Technical Staff of CSIR are also eligible to apply (as per relevant AcSIR rules)

Eligibility Criteria for Regular PhD (Science) and Sponsored PhD (Science)
Regular PhD (Science):
Candidates with a Master's degree in Science or equivalent are eligible to apply. The candidate should have a valid National level fellowship (JRF/ SRF of various funding agencies, e.g. CSIR, UGC, DBT, DST etc.) or any other equivalent fellowship like INSPIRE, RGNF etc.

Sponsored PhD (Science):
Candidates with a Master's degree in Science or equivalent are eligible to apply with endorsement from Industry, Academic or Research Institutes for required academic leave and financial support during the program. Project Assistants, Senior Research Fellows, Group-IV Scientists and Group-III Technical Staff of CSIR are also eligible to apply (as per relevant AcSIR rules).

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria can apply online (http://acsir.res.in). For more details about application and admission procedures, candidates are requested to visit the website (http://acsir.res.in)

Selection:

Selection for admission to Ph.D. programmes of AcSIR at CSIR-NAL, Bangalore shall be on the basis of Interviews (online or in person) of shortlisted Candidates to be held at CSIR-NAL, Bangalore. Candidates are advised to visit the AcSIR website for dates of interview.

No TA & DA shall be paid to the shortlisted Candidates for attending the interviews at CSIR-NAL, Bangalore. Further, they should make their own arrangements for accommodation and food.

Contact us:

The Coordinator (AcSIR),
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories
Old Airport Road
Kodihalli, Bengaluru-560017
Phone:080 2508 6490
Email: coordinator.nal@acsir.res.in

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