Project Oriented Chemistry Education (POCE) programme: JNCASR 2308 views

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) conducts a Project Oriented Chemistry Education (POCE) programme as part of its Science Outreach Programme.

About the programme:

• The programme is for students studying in B.Sc first year (PCM) to explore their academic potential, stimulate deeper interest in science and infuse creativity and scientific temper amongst undergraduate students.
• Selected students will be given an opportunity to attend lectures, participate in laboratory projects and research.
• Duration: conducted during the summer vacation for a period of 6 to 8 weeks over three consecutive summers.
• Selected students are expected to commit to the programme for three years and successful candidates will receive a Diploma in Chemistry from the Centre.
• Students may be permitted to additionally participate in research at the Centre during mid-semester vacations as well.
• Specialization in advanced materials will be possible during the last year.
• Those who complete the POCE programme with outstanding performance will be eligible for admission to the MS-PhD programme in the Centre subject to a satisfactory performance in the interview.

Eligibility:

• Applicant presently studying in 1st year of three year B.Sc programme only (preferably with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, (PCM) combination) are eligible to apply.

Number of Fellowships: upto 11

Fellowship value: Rs. 6000/- per month

Applications:

Download the application form, fill in all details and send it on the following mailing address:

The Academic Coordinator,

Fellowships & Extension Programmes,

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Jakkur. P.O., Bangalore  – 560 064.

Announcement of selected candidates:

• Only selected candidates will be intimated by first week of April – 2018 and the list will also be available on the JNCASR website.
• Selected candidates must indicate their acceptance within two weeks of the email sent or else it will be presumed that they are not interested in joining the programme and the offer will be cancelled automatically.

Important dates:

Last date for download of application form: February 28, 2019

Last date for receipt of completed application form: March 8, 2019