Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) Scholarship

HBCSE runs a Graduate School in Science Education, leading to the degree of Ph.D. in Science Education of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), a Deemed University. As an area for the Ph.D. degree, Science Education is to be interpreted broadly, including the areas of mathematics education, technology education and other allied areas. There is usually a yearly Entrance Examination for admission to the Ph.D. Programme. The eligible applicants are first screened on the basis of a written test and thereafter an interview. A Special Entrance Examination may be administered at any time of the year to an especially promising candidate from India or abroad at the discretion of the Board. Eligibility: M.Sc. or M. Tech or M.A./ M.S.W. or M.Ed. with a Science or Social Sciences/Humanities undergraduate degree. Fellowship amount: Full time students / Research Scholars are entitled to a monthly scholarship (Rs. 25000 /28000) plus 30% House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per rules and an annual contingency grant of Rs. 32000.