Post-Doctoral Fellowships, Indian Institute of Astrophysics 2019

Eligibility for Regular Postdoctoral Fellowships:

• Must have obtained PhD degree in Physical/Mathematical Sciences from a recognized University/Institute
• Must be below the age of 36 years

Eligibility for Chandrashekhar Postdoctoral Fellowship:

• Must be below the age of 32 years
• Must have obtained a PhD degree in Physical/Mathematical Sciences from a recognized University/Institute

Benefits under Chandrashekhar Postdoctoral Fellowship:

• The monthly stipend is INR 50,000 to INR 55,000 for candidates with up to 2 years of post-doctoral experience and INR 55,000 to INR 60,000 for those with more than 2 years of experience.
• Chandrashekhar fellows will be entitled to an annual contingency grant of INR 200,000.
• Selected candidates will also get housing (subject to availability), medical and other benefits in accordance with the prevailing rules of the institute.
• Travel support by economy airfare will be available at the time of taking up the assignment. 

Benefits under Regular Postdoctoral Fellowship:

• IIA offers a fixed fellowship of INR 40,000 monthly with annual increment of INR 1500 per month.
• Other allowances such as house rent, book grants (INR 10,000/year), medical facility are offered in accordance with the prevailing rules of the institute.
• IIA has limited accommodation for PDFs which will be provided subject to availability.

Follow the steps below to apply for the fellowships:

Step 1: Create an account here and log in to start a new application.
Step 2: Complete the application form by providing personal, academic, work experience related details.
Step 3: Submit the application form.

Note: PDF committee will then process the application and update the applicants about it.