Programmes & Schemes

Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is an autonomous research institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), located in Nainital. Astronomy & Astrophysics division of ARIES is engaged in cutting-edge research in the fields of Solar Physics, Extrasolar Planets, Stellar physics, Interstellar Matter, Transients like Supernova and GRBs, AGN, Galaxy Morphology, Relativistic Astrophysics etc. The Atmospheric division specializes in atmospheric chemistry, trace gases, boundary layer meteorology, atmospheric dynamics, aerosols etc. ARIES extends the opportunity to all eligible students to pursue an exciting research career as a PhD student in Astronomy & Astrophysics and Atmospheric Sciences.

1. A 2-year/4-semester Master's degree in Science (Physics/Astrophysics/Atmospheric Sciences/Earth & Environmental Sciences) after a 3-year/6-semester Bachelor’s degree in Science, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade in a point-scale OR
2. A 4-year/8-semester Bachelor's degree in Science (Physics/Astrophysics/Atmospheric Sciences/Earth & Environmental Sciences) with a minimum of 75% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade on a point scale."

• ● International Travel Support (ITS) ›
• ● Ramalingaswamy re-entry fellowship ›
• ● Ramanujan fellowship ›
• ● Welcome Trust-DBT India Alliance ›
• ● Teachers Associateship For Research Excellence (TARE) ›
• ● Free Education For Sports Medal Winners / Participants of National / International Events ›