सालिम अली पक्षीविज्ञान और प्राकृतिक इतिहास केंद्र

SÁLIM ALI CENTRE FOR ORNITHOLOGY AND NATURAL HISTORY

(भारतीय वन्यजीव संस्थान का दक्षिण भारत केंद्र, एम ओ ई एफ सी सी, भारत सरकार)

(South India Centre of Wildlife Institute of India, MoEFCC, Govt. of India)

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Rules, Guidelines & Application

Title Rules Application
Rules and Regulations for affiliation of Post Doctoral Fellows / Young Scientists / Research Affiliates PDF Word
Rules and Regulations for affiliation of external candidates for Ph.D., M.Phil., and M.Sc., Degrees PDF Word
Revised Rules for the award of research fellowships other than JRF/SRF/RA PDF
Guidelines for admission to Internship Programme Word
Guidelines for affiliation as Volunteers Word

Latest Application Procedure for External Affiliates

(Interns / MSc Dissertation Students / Volunteers)

Applicants must follow the steps below:
1. Review Research Areas

Visit the Institute’s website and review:

  • Faculty profiles
  • Areas of research interest
  • Ongoing research projects
2. Identify a Faculty Mentor

Select a faculty member whose research aligns with your academic background and interests.

3. Prepare Required Documents
  • Filled-in Application Form downloaded from the WII-SACON website
  • One Page Statement of Purpose
  • Recommendation letter from the applicant’s Head of Institution/Department
  • Proof of identity
4. Submit Through Faculty

Submit the complete application through the identified faculty member.

Applications sent directly to the Institute will not be considered.
5. Review & Approval
  • The respective faculty member will review and, if recommended, forward the application to the Recruitment and Placement Cell, WII-SACON through e-file at least two weeks in advance.
  • Final approval is subject to the decision of the competent authority.
6. Institutional Fee (Non-Refundable)

Upon approval, the applicable fee must be paid:

₹5,000 Unpaid Intern
₹10,000 MSc Dissertation
₹5,000 Volunteers
7. Issue of Office Memorandum

After submission of the payment confirmation receipt from the SACON Finance Office to the Academic Coordinator (External Affiliates) through e-file by the concerned faculty member, the Office Memorandum will be issued.

The non-refundable fee to be paid to the following Account

Government of India Initiatives 🌿

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Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History

South India Centre of Wildlife Institute of India,
MoEFCC, Govt. of India,
Anaikatty (Post),
Coimbatore – 641 108, Tamil Nadu, India

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