Offered by

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)

About ATREE

ATREE is an environmental research organization that focuses on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. It is based in Bangalore and recognized as a PhD research centre by Manipal University. ATREE’s interdisciplinary doctoral programme is perhaps the only one in the country with faculty from across relevant natural and social science disciplines.

About the Fellowships

ATREE invites applications for admission to its Doctoral Research Programme for the academic year starting August 2013.

Applications are invited from highly motivated students with a Master’s degree in any branch of the social, natural, or engineering sciences. Students will undergo intensive course work and will be expected to undertake independent research on any environmental topic under a multi-disciplinary dissertation committee.

Students are expected to join the programme full-time and 5-year fellowships will be provided for maximum of 10 students. Fellowships range from Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 18,000 per month.

Eligibility

• The candidate must have a Master’s degree in any social or natural science or engineering discipline
• Must have qualified for one of the following entrance exams: UGC-CSIR (minimum NET), GATE, ICSSR, OR equivalent qualifying exam OR have an MPhil degree OR have published at least one peer-reviewed paper OR have some demonstrated research ability OR based on the strength of the statement of purpose.

Application process

Candidates seeking admission for the PhD programme at ATREE should submit the following documents:

• A completed application form (download here)
• Copy of degree certificate, provisional degree, or mark sheets from previous semesters of the completed Master’s course
• Written statement of purpose which highlights your research and career goals (maximum1000 words). Note: This has to be in the applicant’s own words, plagiarized material will lead to immediate rejection of application.
• Confidential reference letters from two referees, sent directly to the address below by email, post or fax.

Submit completed application and all supporting documents by email or mail to the address below by April 25, 2013; indicate in the subject line or superscribe the envelope ‘Application for PhD programme’.

Applications that are incomplete will be rejected.

Contact details

The Convenor, Academy for Conservation Science and Sustainability Studies
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
Royal Enclave, Srirampura, Jakkur
Bangalore 560 064

Email: phd@atree.org
Phone: +91-80-23635555
Fax: +91-80-23530070