Applications are invited for Short Term Visitorship for Teachers at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, Mumbai. The programme is for 3-4 weeks.
About HBCSE
The genesis of the Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) can be traced to the late 1960’s, when some scientists at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) got interested in the problem of improving the quality of science education in the country. These scientists, on a voluntary basis, undertook programmes in the schools of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and in rural Madhya Pradesh. As the activities grew, a strong need was felt for institutional support, to systematically carry out field projects, do relevant basic research in science education, and to bring out good educational materials.
Visitorship Details
Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (HBCSE) is a National Centre of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai. The broad goals of the Centre are to promote equity and excellence in science and mathematics education from primary school to undergraduate college level, and encourage the growth of scientific literacy in the country. The Centre is contributing to various programmes, in the following areas:
- Research in Science, Technology and Mathematics Education
- Development of Curricula, Laboratories and Materials
- Teacher Education and Science Popularisation
- Olympiads in science and mathematics
- NIUS: National Initiative on Undergraduate Science
- Vigyan Pratibha: Talent nurture of secondary students in science and mathematics
The Centre offers a number of Short Term Visiting Fellowships every year which are open to Ph.D. / graduate and undergraduate students, teachers, post-doctoral fellows and faculty members. The Short Term Visitorships at HBCSE are available from periods of two weeks to three months (extendable for a maximum period of 6 months). The short term visitor will receive an honorarium.
How to Apply?
Applications should be sent, preferably by email, to Prof. Savita Ladage , Dean, Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education, TIFR, V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd, Mumbai 400 088., Telephone: (022) 25072230, Email: hbcdean[at]hbcse[dot]tifr[dot]res[dot]in
Application must include the applicant’s CV, a proposal of work to be undertaken during the period of fellowship and a covering letter mentioning tentative dates of the visit.
Applications can also be routed through any HBCSE faculty member and these can be received at any time during the year.
Contact
Email: hbcdean[at]hbcse[dot]tifr[dot]res[dot]in
