19 Research Scholars at Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany

The Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany commemorates the name of its reverend founder, Professor Birbal Sahni, one of the great sons of modern India. Its main function is to coordinate palaeobotanical researches and publish periodical reports.

Institute: Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, Lucknow

Programme: Birbal Sahni Research Scholars (BSRSs)

No. of scholars: 19

Tenure & fellowship: The Research Scholar shall be entitled to a scholarship amount of Rs.16,000/- PM during the first and second year. After the period of two years, the progress report of the Research Scholar will be assessed along with publications/accepted research papers, research reports, etc. by a Committee constituted by the Director. If found satisfactory, the Research Scholar may be allowed to continue for the third year with the scholarship amount of Rs.18,000/- PM.

Eligibility: M Sc in Botany/Geology/equivalent subjects with high academic attainments both at graduate and postgraduate levels. Preference will be given to CSIR/UGC/NET qualified candidates.

Age limit: 28 years as on April 01, 2011

How to apply: Application on plain paper from the candidate together with the copies of marksheets, certificates, degrees, testimonials, etc. should reach the Registrar, Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany, 53, University Road, Lucknow 226 007, UP on or before August 30, 2011.

Application deadline: August 30, 2011

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Address: Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany,
53, University Road,
Lucknow - 226 007, UP

Website: www.bsip.res.in