IISERKOL-PhD Admission, Autumn 2016 is a research scholarship for Indian students who wish to pursue a PhD at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata. The institute offers doctoral programmes in Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Physical Sciences, and Earth Sciences. Motivated candidates with a strong academic record are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in science or an allied field from a recognized university. Reservations are provided as per Government of India norms for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, and other eligible categories. Candidates in the final year of their Master’s programme may also apply, subject to meeting eligibility criteria at the time of admission.

Applications must be submitted online through the institute’s official portal. The application window opens on a date specified on the official page and closes on 17th April. Candidates should prepare scanned copies of academic transcripts, certificates, and a statement of purpose before starting the application. No offline applications will be accepted.