Admission to Ph.D. Programme in Science Education - 2025

Admission to Ph.D. Programme in Science Education - 2025

Oct 03, 2024

We are looking for enthusiastic people with

  • interest in science and mathematics education
  • flair for teaching and writing
  • curiosity about how students learn
  • critical and analytical skills
  • commitment to improve STEM education

Science and mathematics teachers and STEM educators are also encouraged to apply. For part of the programme, teachers and educators can undertake research while stationed at their parent institutions. However, they would have to spend a minimum of two years in person at HBCSE to complete mandatory coursework and other requirements.

To apply online and for more information about admission please visit https://www.tifr.res.in/~academics/gs_admissions.php. For information about the “HBCSE PhD Programme in Science Education” please visit: https://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/academic/graduate-school.

Note: This is a programme in science education research.

Areas of Research (More details at https://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/research)

  • Discipline-based education research in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, astronomy, and environmental science education
  • Teaching and learning of science and mathematics, especially from school to undergraduate level
  • Innovative curricula and assessment methods, experimental problem-solving in science
  • Development of scientific and mathematical thinking in students at school and college level
  • Design and Technology in the curriculum at school level
  • Science of learning and cognition, and the use of new computational media for STEM education
  • Studies of linkages between science, technology, and society, including environmental and public health issues, socio-cultural and gender factors in the STEM education environment

Eligibility: Master's degree in any subject with not less than 5 years of study after Std. XII. *Post Graduate Diplomas do not qualify as Master's degrees.

Application Fee (Non-Refundable)

Male Candidates: ₹1000/-
Female Candidates: ₹500/-
Other Candidates: ₹500/-

Important Dates

  • Application submission deadline: Sunday, October 20, 2024 (11 PM)
  • Online test: Sunday, December 08, 2024 (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
  • Interview: To be announced

Scholarships (As per DAE norms)

  • ₹37000/- per month till registration, ₹42000/- per month post-registration
  • Additionally, HRA (as per government guidelines) in lieu of on-campus institute accommodation
  • Annual contingency grant of ₹60000/- for research related expenses

Admissions are made initially for a year, and scholarships are renewed every year up to a maximum of five years (subject to meeting academic requirements as laid down by the HBCSE/TIFR deemed-to-be-university).

Contact Info:
For exam, hall tickets, and general queries: admissions@tifr.res.in 
For specific queries about the HBCSE Centre: hbcdean@hbcse.tifr.res.in