Academic Researchers are experts who carry out original, high-level research that generates new knowledge and progresses current understanding. Regardless of their area of expertise, researchers use objective approaches to collect data and publish their findings. As an Academic Researcher, you'll apply your expertise and skills developed through study and research.
Personal Competencies
You pay attention to details
You like to analyze things
You have strong writing skills
You like to get into discussions about issues
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in any subject of your choice followed by a Master's degree in the same or related subject
3. Complete a PhD in the same or related subject
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Assam University, Assam 2. Nalanda University, Bihar 3. Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh 4. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 5. Central University of Karnataka 6. Central University of Kerala 7. University of Allahabad, UP
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. SRM University, Andhra Pradesh 2. Kaziranga University, Assam 3. K. K. University, Bihar 4. Ahmedabad University, Gujarat 5. Amity University, Haryana 6. Jharkhand University, Ranchi 7. Sandeep University, Nasik 8. Xavier University, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa
Distance Learning Institutes Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 50,000 - 1,50,000.*
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Public and Private Universities, Academic Institutions for Higher Education
Work Environment: You can have research-only positions at universities or you can choose to teach and serve as advisers to graduate students. Working hours are fixed and there is scope for both full time and part-time work
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Junior Researcher --> Senior Researcher
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an Academic Researcher ranges between INR 8,333 - 49,167* per month.
Venkat Padmanabhan is Deputy Managing Director at Microsoft Research India in Bengaluru. He was previously with Microsoft Research Redmond, USA for nearly 9 years. Venkat’s research interests are broadly in networked and mobile systems, and his work over the years has led to highly-cited papers and paper awards, technology transfers within Microsoft, and also industry impact. He received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in 2016, the ACM SIGMOBILE Test-of-Time paper award in 2016 and 2019, and the ACM SenSys Test-of-Time paper award in 2019.*
Academic Researcher
NCS Code: NA | ED0041. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor's degree in any subject of your choice followed by a Master's degree in the same or related subject
3. Complete a PhD in the same or related subject
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Assam University, Assam
2. Nalanda University, Bihar
3. Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh
4. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
5. Central University of Karnataka
6. Central University of Kerala
7. University of Allahabad, UP
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. SRM University, Andhra Pradesh
2. Kaziranga University, Assam
3. K. K. University, Bihar
4. Ahmedabad University, Gujarat
5. Amity University, Haryana
6. Jharkhand University, Ranchi
7. Sandeep University, Nasik
8. Xavier University, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institutes
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 50,000 - 1,50,000.*
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Public and Private Universities, Academic Institutions for Higher Education
Work Environment: You can have research-only positions at universities or you can choose to teach and serve as advisers to graduate students. Working hours are fixed and there is scope for both full time and part-time work
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Junior Researcher --> Senior Researcher
The approx. salary of an Academic Researcher ranges between INR 8,333 - 49,167* per month.
Source: https://www.ambitionbox.com/profile/academic-researcher-salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Venkat Padmanabhan is Deputy Managing Director at Microsoft Research India in Bengaluru. He was previously with Microsoft Research Redmond, USA for nearly 9 years. Venkat’s research interests are broadly in networked and mobile systems, and his work over the years has led to highly-cited papers and paper awards, technology transfers within Microsoft, and also industry impact. He received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in 2016, the ACM SIGMOBILE Test-of-Time paper award in 2016 and 2019, and the ACM SenSys Test-of-Time paper award in 2019.*
Source: https://signalprocessingsociety.org/newsletter/2020/09/interview-venkat-padmanabhan-deputy-managing-director-microsoft-research-india\
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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