Indian Institute of Astrophysics 2021 Chandrasekhar Postdoctoral Fellowships

Chandrasekhar Postdoctoral Fellowships is offered for Post Doc degree in the field of In all areas of astronomy and astrophysics.  The deadline for the sending your application is Deadline varies. This scholarship is provided by Indian Institute of Astrophysics and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, upto 55,000 . This scholarship is open for: Open to applicants of India.

• Table of Content
• About Indian Institute of Astrophysics
• Indian Institute of Astrophysics PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Indian Institute of Astrophysics PhD Scholarship
• Indian Institute of Astrophysics PhD Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Indian Institute of Astrophysics PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Indian Institute of Astrophysics

The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), with its headquarters in Bangalore (Karnataka state), India, is a premier national institute of India for the study of and research into topics pertaining to astronomy, astrophysics and related subjects. The Institute has a network of laboratories and observatories located in various places in India, including Kodaikanal (the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory), Kavalur (the Vainu Bappu Observatory), Gauribidanur, Hanle (the Indian Astronomical Observatory) and Hosakote.... continue reading

Indian Institute of Astrophysics PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Indian Institute of Astrophysics PhD Scholarship

• The successful candidates of Chandrasekhar Postdoctoral Fellowships will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 50,000/- to Rs. 55,000/- for candidates with up to 2 years post-doctoral experience.
• The candidates with an experience of more than 2 years will be receiving Rs.55,000/- to 60,000/-.
• The Chandra Fellows will also be receiving other allowances including travel and housing allowances.

Indian Institute of Astrophysics PhD Scholarship Courses

• Astronomy and Astrophysics

Requirements for Indian Institute of Astrophysics PhD Scholarship Qualification

• The candidates applying for Chandrasekhar Postdoctoral Fellowships should be from India.
• The applicants for the fellowship are expected to be exceptionally bright candidates.
• Candidates should have an outstanding academic credentials for the award.
• The field of study of the candidate should be in areas related astronomy and astrophysics. 
• The successful applicants of the fellowship will receive the funding for a period of two years.
• The fellowship can be extended for one more year. 
• The maximum age limit of the candidates should be below 32 years.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

PDF applications will be reviewed four times a year : in the first week of January, April, July and October. Under special circumstances, the committee may review applications at other times as well.

Applicants should send complete CV, biodata, statement of proposed work to be carried out at IIA and also arrange to send three letters of recommendation directly. Applicants are advised to send their completed applications at least 3 weeks before the respective review dates. Applicants to the Chandrasekhar Fellowship should explicitly state the same in their application.

PDF applications should be sent to: E-mail: [email protected]