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TIFR Interdisciplinary Programme in the Physics of Life (TIFR-PoL): Dates, Application Form

TIFR Interdisciplinary Programme in the Physics of Life (TIFR-PoL): Application invited for TIFR Interdisciplinary Programme in the Physics of Life (TIFR-PoL).

About TIFR Interdisciplinary Programme in the Physics of Life (TIFR-PoL)

  • The study of living systems presents some of the deepest and most challenging problems in all of science, including: the origin of life, the evolution of complexity, and the functioning of the brain. Each of these questions requires us to build connections between physics and chemistry at molecular scales, with outcomes at cellular, organismal and ecosystems scales. This is why, over the past decade, ideas from the disciplines of physics, engineering and computer science have become indispensable to biology.
  • The TIFR-PoL programme is a special stream within the TIFR graduate programme that provides unique flexibilities and resources for students with quantitative backgrounds. Foundational courses provide a rapid introduction to biological phenomenology at all scales, from molecules to organisms and ecosystems. Advanced courses spanning soft and active matter physics, informational and data sciences, and modern experimental methods, expand and strengthen quantitative skills. Students in the programme have the opportunity to work with participating faculty members and groups across multiple Centres of TIFR, to define and address research questions that expand our quantitative and conceptual understanding of living systems.
  • TIFR is pleased to introduce a new PhD program, the TIFR Interdisciplinary Programme in the “Physics of Life” (TIFR- POL), for students with a background in physics, mathematics, engineering, and computer science.
  • Living systems present some of the most challenging problems in science. For example, the origin of life, the evolution of complexity, and the functioning of the brain. Ideas from quantitative disciplines are becoming indispensable to biology.
  • The Physics of Life PhD programme will include foundational courses in soft and active matter physics, data sciences, modern experimental methods and biology.
  • Students will have the opportunity to work with participating research groups across multiple TIFR Centres.

Participating TIFR Centres

  • National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS-TIFR), Bengaluru,
  • International Centre for Theoretical Sciences (ICTS-TIFR), Bengaluru.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates satisfying the following criteria can apply: 

  • JEST: Rank up to 100 (Physics)
  • GATE: Rank up to 500 (Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Technology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Statistics, and Engineering Sciences) 
  • UGC-CSIR NET [JRF-eligible]: Rank up to 100 (Physical Sciences and Mathematical Sciences)

Application Process

Eligible candidates can apply to the Graduate Program in Physics of Life by completing the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. Candidates will need to upload the score card from the admissions test (JEST/ GATE/ UGC-CSIR) electronic copies of your transcripts, CV, a statement of purpose, and contact details of two referees.

Important Dates

Application deadline is 27 May 2023.

Deadline for recommendation letters is 27 May 2023.

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