IGIDR-ADMISSION NOTICE

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research IGIDR-ADMISSION NOTICE INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH Filmcity Road, Goregaon East, Mumbai- 400065. (An Advanced Research Institute Established by Reserve Bank of India) (A Deemed University with NAAC Accreditation A++) ADMISSION NOTICE Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR) invites applications for admission to the External Ph.D. Programme (Development Studies): It is an interdisciplinary programme, with emphasis on all areas of Economics including Energy and Environment Policy, commencing August 2009. Applicants with a minimum of three years of work experience from research and academic institutions, industry and government can apply. The External Ph.D. programme involves course work. There will be no scholarships or tuition lee waivers. 1. Eligibility: (a) Minimum qualification: MA/M.Sc in Economics/ M.Stat./M.Sc. (Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Environmental Science or Operations Research)/M.B.A./M.Tech./M.E,/B.Tech./B.E. or equivalent with at least 55% aggregate marks lor Economics discipline and 60% aggregate marks for other disciplines. The applicant must have studied mathematics at the higher secondary level or should be able to demonstrate equivalent mathematical ability, (b) The applicants ought to have a minimum of three years of work experience and they need to apply with the No Objection Certificate’ along with leave authonzation on the official letterhead of the Organization duly signed by the authorized official of the Organization, (c) Applicants be preferably below 45 years of age; it can be relaxed in case of exceptional candidates. How to Apply: Candidates should apply not later than April 30,2009 with (a) their current curriculum vita, (b) two passport size photographs, (c) two reference letters (in sealed envelopes and on official letterheads of the issuing authority), (d) No objection Certificate along with leave authorization on the official letterhead of the