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About PRL
Known as the cradle of space sciences in India, the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) was founded on 11 November 1947 by Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. PRL had a modest beginning at his residence, the RETREAT, with research on cosmic rays.The institute was formally established at the M.G. Science Institute, Ahmedabad, with support from the Karmkshetra Educational Foundation and the Ahmedabad Education Society. Prof. Kalpathi Ramakrishna Ramanathan was the first Director of the institute. The initial focus was research on cosmic rays and the properties of the upper atmosphere. Research areas were expanded to include theoretical physics and radio physics later with grants from the Atomic Energy Commission. Today PRL is actively involved in research, related to five major fields of science. PRL is also instrumental in the PLANEX planetary science and exploration programme.
Applications are invited from academically outstanding and highly motivated post-graduate students and college teachers for the Summer Internship Programme to be held at Physical Research Laboratory from May 13 to July 11, 2014. Under this programme, those interested in a research career after post graduation may avail opportunity to spend about eight weeks of summer vacations at PRL. The participants will work on a specific project in association with a faculty member of the institute and can participate in other scientific activities such as seminars, colloquia etc.
Eligibility criteria and other details about the programme for students:
Eligibility criteria -
- Pre-final year M.Sc. / M.Sc. (Integrated) / M.Sc. (Tech.) students of Physics, Space Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry (Physical / Nuclear / Analytical), Geology, Geophysics, Ocean Sciences and Climate Sciences.
- The candidate must have taken Physics and Mathematics at the Under Graduate level.
- A minimum of 60% marks at Bachelor’s and Master’s level are required for all candidates.
Please note that the students studying in any branch of engineering are not eligible to apply in this programme.
Application must be forwarded through the Head of the institution. Any application received without the recommendation will not be considered. The selected candidates will be informed through e-mail as well as by post on the address given by them in the application format. No interim quires in this connection will be entertained.
Duration – 8 weeks during May 13 - July 11, 2014.
Fellowship & Facilities: – ` 5500/- pm on pro rata (minimum six weeks duration), return II- class sleeper train fare by the shortest route and hostel accommodation with canteen facilities on a nominal charge.
All the selected candidates will work on projects in association with a faculty member in any of the four campuses of PRL.
How to Apply:
1. Candidates may visit our web-site at www.prl.res.in to register their applications on-line between 21/02/2014 to 21/03/2014
2. Applications received in the prescribed on-line format only will be considered .
3. Upon registration, applicants will be provided with an on-line Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future reference. Unique e-mail ID of the applicant needs to be given in the application.
4. The on-line application for PG students has to be invariably followed-up with a recommendation letter (as per the prescribed format) from two faculty members familiar with student. Mark sheets / certificates are not needed.
5. Printed copy of an on-line application, duly forwarded by Head of the Department mentioning the Reg. No. on top of the filled application form, and recommendation letter (in a sealed envelope) should be sent to the Head, Academic Services (headas@prl.res.in), Physical Research Laboratory, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad -380009.
7. The accommodation to all the selected candidates will be provided on sharing basis. We shall not be able consider any request for family accommodation.
8. It will be difficult to consider any request to alter the dates of the summer programme.
All the applications must be forwarded through the Head/Principal of the institution/Department.
Any application received without recommendations will not be considered.
The selected candidates will be informed through e-mail as well as by post on the address given by them in the application format. No interim quires in this connection will be entertained.
Online Application for Summer Internship Programme 2014 (Click Here)
FORMAT FOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (Click Here)
Important Dates:
1. Opening Date for Online Registration (for student applicants): 21 February 2014
2. Closing Date for Online Registration:21 March 2014
3. Closing Date for Receiving Filled Application and recommendation letter by post/courier (for students): 21 March 2014.
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Eligibility criteria -
- Pre-final year M.Sc. / M.Sc. (Integrated) / M.Sc. (Tech.) students of Physics, Space Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Chemistry (Physical / Nuclear / Analytical), Geology, Geophysics, Ocean Sciences and Climate Sciences.
- The candidate must have taken Physics and Mathematics at the Under Graduate level.
- A minimum of 60% marks at Bachelor’s and Master’s level are required for all candidates.
Please note that the students studying in any branch of engineering are not eligible to apply in this programme.
Application must be forwarded through the Head of the institution. Any application received without the recommendation will not be considered. The selected candidates will be informed through e-mail as well as by post on the address given by them in the application format. No interim quires in this connection will be entertained.
Duration – 8 weeks during May 13 - July 11, 2014.
Fellowship & Facilities: – ` 5500/- pm on pro rata (minimum six weeks duration), return II- class sleeper train fare by the shortest route and hostel accommodation with canteen facilities on a nominal charge.
All the selected candidates will work on projects in association with a faculty member in any of the four campuses of PRL.
How to Apply:
1. Candidates may visit our web-site at www.prl.res.in to register their applications on-line between 21/02/2014 to 21/03/2014
2. Applications received in the prescribed on-line format only will be considered .
3. Upon registration, applicants will be provided with an on-line Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future reference. Unique e-mail ID of the applicant needs to be given in the application.
4. The on-line application for PG students has to be invariably followed-up with a recommendation letter (as per the prescribed format) from two faculty members familiar with student. Mark sheets / certificates are not needed.
5. Printed copy of an on-line application, duly forwarded by Head of the Department mentioning the Reg. No. on top of the filled application form, and recommendation letter (in a sealed envelope) should be sent to the Head, Academic Services (headas@prl.res.in), Physical Research Laboratory, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad -380009.
7. The accommodation to all the selected candidates will be provided on sharing basis. We shall not be able consider any request for family accommodation.
8. It will be difficult to consider any request to alter the dates of the summer programme.
All the applications must be forwarded through the Head/Principal of the institution/Department.
Any application received without recommendations will not be considered.
The selected candidates will be informed through e-mail as well as by post on the address given by them in the application format. No interim quires in this connection will be entertained.
Online Application for Summer Internship Programme 2014 (Click Here)
FORMAT FOR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (Click Here)
Important Dates:
1. Opening Date for Online Registration (for student applicants): 21 February 2014
2. Closing Date for Online Registration:21 March 2014
3. Closing Date for Receiving Filled Application and recommendation letter by post/courier (for students): 21 March 2014.
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