Getting a well secured job after completing studies is dream of any student, but many others prefer to study further and go in for research programmes. All such interested students can enroll for the Research and Teaching Assistantship (RTA) programme offered by the New Delhi based Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). Applications have been invited for the programme that commences in this academic session.
Interested students can download the application form from the University’s website www.ingou.ac.in . The last date for sending the applications is October 10, 2011.
Eligibility: All those who have earned a Postgraduate degree in any discipline from any recognized University with a good academic record are eligible to apply for the RTA Programme.
The programme conducted by IGNOU provides postgraduates with a unique opportunity to pursue rigorous and high quality Ph.D. Programme combining it with eight hours of teaching work per week under the guidance and supervision of a senior teacher at various Schools/Centres/ Institutes/units. Following the strict guidelines laid down by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in awarding Ph.D, IGNOU seeks at least one original research publication in a high-impact refereed journal in the area of research. It also calls for development of a technology-enabled teaching module and appropriate course works.
On being awarded the Research and Teaching Assistantship, according to the Government of India rules, for a period of three years, a candidate earns a Fellowship of Rs. 18,000/-(consolidated) plus HRA. A student’s performance will be reviewed annually before disbursal of fellowship. Depending on the progress of the student, from third year onwards, the Monthly Fellowship is raised to Rs. 20,000/-. The University also has a provision for an annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/-.
Candidates securing above 60 percent aggregate in all examinations and as on September 30, 2011 are below 25 years of age are eligible to apply for the RTA Programme. The age limit is relaxable by five years for women and Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Physically Handicapped candidates.
All those applying for the RTA Programme need to give the following details:
* The candidate’s full name, age, date of birth (As spelt in the earlier certificates)
* Permanent Address
* Address for Correspondence with Telephone and e-mail id
The students must give in detail their Educational Qualifications. It consists of the following details:
· Board/University/Institute from where they have passed
· Year of .Passing
· Class/Grade/ Division secured with percentage of Marks in each Examination
· Subject of Specialization
Relevant Information: The student must inform the University about other details too. Like:
· Previous research Experience, if any
· Whether Qualified in the UGC NET/JRF or CSIR JRF Examination?
· Two Testimonials from teachers who taught the student at the Post-Graduate level.
All the above documents and information have to be enclosed with a signed undertaking that all the information provided as part of this application is genuine and true. Completed application forms should reach the office of Director, Research Unit, Block-06, Room No.-18, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.
Interested students can download the application form from the University’s website www.ingou.ac.in . The last date for sending the applications is October 10, 2011.
Eligibility: All those who have earned a Postgraduate degree in any discipline from any recognized University with a good academic record are eligible to apply for the RTA Programme.
The programme conducted by IGNOU provides postgraduates with a unique opportunity to pursue rigorous and high quality Ph.D. Programme combining it with eight hours of teaching work per week under the guidance and supervision of a senior teacher at various Schools/Centres/ Institutes/units. Following the strict guidelines laid down by the University Grants Commission (UGC) in awarding Ph.D, IGNOU seeks at least one original research publication in a high-impact refereed journal in the area of research. It also calls for development of a technology-enabled teaching module and appropriate course works.
On being awarded the Research and Teaching Assistantship, according to the Government of India rules, for a period of three years, a candidate earns a Fellowship of Rs. 18,000/-(consolidated) plus HRA. A student’s performance will be reviewed annually before disbursal of fellowship. Depending on the progress of the student, from third year onwards, the Monthly Fellowship is raised to Rs. 20,000/-. The University also has a provision for an annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/-.
Candidates securing above 60 percent aggregate in all examinations and as on September 30, 2011 are below 25 years of age are eligible to apply for the RTA Programme. The age limit is relaxable by five years for women and Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Physically Handicapped candidates.
All those applying for the RTA Programme need to give the following details:
* The candidate’s full name, age, date of birth (As spelt in the earlier certificates)
* Permanent Address
* Address for Correspondence with Telephone and e-mail id
The students must give in detail their Educational Qualifications. It consists of the following details:
· Board/University/Institute from where they have passed
· Year of .Passing
· Class/Grade/ Division secured with percentage of Marks in each Examination
· Subject of Specialization
Relevant Information: The student must inform the University about other details too. Like:
· Previous research Experience, if any
· Whether Qualified in the UGC NET/JRF or CSIR JRF Examination?
· Two Testimonials from teachers who taught the student at the Post-Graduate level.
All the above documents and information have to be enclosed with a signed undertaking that all the information provided as part of this application is genuine and true. Completed application forms should reach the office of Director, Research Unit, Block-06, Room No.-18, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.
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