CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE (An Autonomous Institute under Ministry of Power, Govt. of India) Prof. Sir C V Raman Road, Sadashivanagar P.O. Bangalore 560 080 Invitation for CPRI Scholarship support for project work of Post Graduate Engineering Students Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) is a Research and Development organization under the Ministry of Power, Govt. of India. Set up in 1960, it functions as a centre for applied research in electrical power engineering, assisting the electrical industry in product development and quality assurance. CPRI also serves as an independent authority for testing and certification of power equipment. CPRI's governing body includes eminent professionals from industries & utilities, prestigious academic and research institutions and the government. It employs qualified and experienced Engineers and Scientists besides other supporting staff. Empowering tomorrows engineers with modern technology and concepts in power is the need of the day. The budding Engineers are to be trained to ride a galloping horse of change that dictate todays technology. They should be enthused to innovate and develop entrepreneurial spirit of the modern era and emerge as leaders in advancing the economy for welfare of the nation. CPRI has introduced a new Scholarship Scheme for M.E. / M.Tech project work from the year 2014-15. Under this scheme, candidates will work in CPRI Projects connected with In-house R&D Scheme (IHRD) at Bangalore and its units at Bhopal, Nagpur, Noida, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Guwahati. The programme offers candidates an opportunity to pursue project work as part of their Masters course while working in CPRI. The aim of the scholarship scheme for Post Graduate (Engineering) project work in CPRI is to facilitate Post Graduates students (M.E / M.Tech) work in advanced areas of Power Engineering. Project guidance and support to selected students will be provided by Officers of CPRI. The guide from the candidates Institution can also closely work with CPRI for successful completion of projects. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND OTHER DETAILS: • Candidates from IIT’s, NIT’s and Engineering Colleges in India with minimum 90 percentile “GATE Score” • Period of scholarship: 6 to 12 months (during their stay at CPRI) • Scholarship amount : Rs.6,000/- per month • Intake: 50 candidates per year • Recommendation from Professor and HOD at the College is mandatory • This is strictly a residential programme and all the scholars are expected to stay in CPRI during the project work. • Hostel Accommodation will be provided on twin sharing basis. • Subsidized canteen facility will be provided • Selected candidates will be placed in appropriate R&D Group / Divisions / laboratory of CPRI. Details of advertisement, application format etc., are put up on the website: www.cpri.in/R&DSchemes/ResearchScheme/ Scholarship scheme for P.G.Students. For detailed areas of research please refer weblink: www.cpri.in/R&D schemes/thrust areas in power Apply Apply to: to: Joint Director R&D JointManagement Director Division Central Power Research Institute R&D Prof. Sir Management C.V.Raman Road, PBDivision No. 8066, Central Power Sadashivanagar P.O.Research Bangalore - Institute 560 080. Tele: 4736 / 23600942 mail:PB sundar@cpri.in Prof.080-2360 Sir C.V.Raman Road, No. 8066, Sadashivanagar P.O. Bangalore - 560 080. Tele: 080-2360 4736 / 23600942 mail: sundar@cpri.in