Summary:
The Chandrasekhar Postdoctoral Fellowships aim to support highly talented researchers by providing financial assistance, housing, medical benefits, and other allowances.
Application Requirements:
Candidates must be Indian nationals under 32 years of age with an outstanding academic record. They should propose a research plan to be carried out at IIA and submit a full CV, biodata, and three recommendation letters.
Benefits:
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of up to Rs. 60,000, depending on experience, along with an annual contingency grant of Rs. 2,00,000, housing, medical benefits, and travel allowances.
Type:
These are postdoctoral fellowships covering various aspects of astronomy and astrophysics.
Award & Location:
The fellowship provides a two-year tenure, extendable by one year, at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Postdoctoral Fellowships in Astronomy & Astrophysics
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) offers exciting postdoctoral fellowship opportunities for recent PhD graduates in Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
IIA offers two fellowship programs:
- Regular Post-Doctoral Fellowships:
- Open to candidates with a PhD in astronomy or astrophysics.
- Ideal for researchers interested in theory, observation, or instrumentation.
- Fellowship duration: 2 years (possible extension for 1 year).
- Age limit: Preferably below 36 years old.
- Stipend: Rs 36,000 – 40,000 per month (with annual increments).
- Benefits: Housing (limited availability), book grant, medical facilities.
- Chandrasekhar Post-Doctoral Fellowships:
- Designed for exceptionally bright candidates with outstanding academic records.
- Open to researchers in all areas of astronomy and astrophysics.
- Fellowship duration: 2 years (possible extension for 1 year).
- Age limit: Preferably below 32 years old.
- Stipend: Rs 50,000 – 60,000 per month (depending on experience).
- Benefits: Housing (limited availability), medical facilities, annual research grant (Rs 200,000), travel support.
IIA Research:
- Fellows will collaborate with institute research groups and pursue independent research.
- IIA operates major observatories across India, and is involved in cutting-edge astronomical projects like ASTROSAT and TMT.
How to Apply:
- Applications are reviewed quarterly (January, April, July, October). Applications outside these windows may be considered under special circumstances.
- Submit a complete application package including:
- CV
- Biodata
- Statement of proposed research at IIA
- Three letters of recommendation (sent directly by referees)
Application Deadline:
Applications are recommended to be submitted at least 3 weeks before the review deadlines.
Contact:
- Chandrasekhar Fellowship Applications: Clearly state “Chandrasekhar Fellowship” in your application and send to the above address.
Postal Address:
Post Doctoral Programme Indian Institute of Astrophysics Koramangala Bangalore – 560034 INDIA