Scholarship
Student Program Under AcSIR(SPUAC)
Overview
About SPUAC
The Student Program Under AcSIR is a route into doctoral study in the Earth sciences, delivered through the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). AcSIR is an Institution of National Importance that grants doctoral and post-doctoral degrees, and it works in association with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Its stated aim is high-quality research and leadership development in the Earth sciences through PhD-level education.
In Uttarakhand, the AcSIR network includes the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) in Dehradun, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, that has been running since 1968. WIHG offers doctoral education through AcSIR, and its research covers Himalayan mountain-building, seismogenesis, geodynamics, climate and tectonics, and natural-hazard assessment. That is the geoscience setting a student in the state would train in.
The support here is in kind rather than a cash award. The program opens doctoral research opportunities in the Earth sciences to postgraduate students in the geosciences, so its natural audience is master's-degree holders in relevant fields who want to build a research career at an AcSIR institute.
Sources: myScheme – Student Program Under AcSIR · Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) – Wikipedia · Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (official site)
Who runs it
Provider
Uttarakhand State Government
State / UT Government
Department Of Education
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | In Kind |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant must have a postgraduate degree (M.Sc./M.Tech.) in any discipline of Earth Sciences. | |
| The applicant must hold a valid national-level fellowship such as | Any other equivalent national fellowship. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Advanced Research Opportunities: The program provides opportunities for conducting high-quality, interdisciplinary research in various fields of Himalayan Geo-science. - Leadership Development: The scheme aims to develop leaders in the field of Himalayan Geo-science through the PhD program. - Career Advancement: Successful completion of the PhD program leads to a postgraduate degree, enhancing career prospects in the field.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
SPUAC – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.