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Gujarat Environment Management Institute
Guidelines for Research and Student’s Training and
Dissertation
“ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2004 & 18001:2007 Certified Institute”
Head Office
Office of the Director, 3rd Floor, Block No. 13, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Old
Sachivalaya, Sector 10 B, Gandhinagar - 382010
Forests & Environment Department Government of Gujarat
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Contents About GEMI....................................................................................................................... 2
Who can apply ................................................................................................................... 2
For Training & Dissertation ......................................................................................... 2
For Research ................................................................................................................... 3
Duration ............................................................................................................................. 3
Training & Dissertation ................................................................................................ 3
Research Duration ......................................................................................................... 3
How to apply ..................................................................................................................... 3
For Training & Dissertation ......................................................................................... 3
For Research ................................................................................................................... 3
Selection Criteria for research, training and dissertation ........................................... 3
Fee/Stipend ....................................................................................................................... 5
For Training & Dissertation ......................................................................................... 5
For Research ................................................................................................................... 6
Terms and Conditions for Research, Training and Dissertation ............................... 6
Correspondence Address ................................................................................................ 8
Tentative Proposed Area of Training ............................................................................ 8
For Training and Dissertation ..................................................................................... 8
For Research ................................................................................................................... 9
Annexure - 1 ................................................................................................................. 10
Annexure - 2 ................................................................................................................. 11
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About GEMI
Gujarat Environment Management Institute, GEMI - An Autonomous
Institute of Government of Gujarat was set up with an objective of preserving and
protecting the environment. The Institute is thus engaged in carrying out various
research/studies related to conservation, protection and management of
environment and by this means also has a mandate to work as a training Institute
in the field of environment management in the State. Such trainings may be for
Government Organizations, NGOs, Industries, and Academia etc. vide its
objective 3, as listed in Additional Objectives for the Institute identified by the
Review Committee.
In addition, the Institute to support its activities has developed full-fledged
laboratory equipped with the most modern instruments that carries out analysis
of water, wastewater, air, microbiology and soil from environmental point of view.
The Institute thus extends its expertise to provide great opportunities for
research and impart training to candidates/fellows from academic institutions in
order to encourage skill development and also for the growth of
scientific/technological research in the country in the field of environmental
management and conservation.
Who can apply
For Training & Dissertation
Candidates pursuing B.E./B.Tech (Environment/Civil/Chemical),
M.E./M.Tech (Environment), B.Sc./M.Sc. (Chemistry, Environmental Sciences,
Bio-Technology, Microbiology, Bio-Sciences or equivalent), M.Phil. in subjects
related to environment may enroll for training/dissertation. In special cases,
students of arts or other streams may also apply for training on issues related to
environment.
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For Research
A candidate must be registered in a recognized University/Institute as a
research scholar, whether in India or Abroad.
Duration
Training & Dissertation
Short term program: Two – Four Months
Long term program: Six – Twelve months
Note: The application of training with a duration of less than two
months will not be entertained.
Research Duration
As per the regulations of UGC/University/Institute, where the
researcher is registered.
How to apply
For Training & Dissertation
Candidates will have to fill and submit the Application form for
Training/Dissertation, (refer Annexure – 1) in hard or soft copy to the Institute
along with their Resume attached.
For Research
Candidates will have to fill and submit the Application form for research,
(refer Annexure – 2) in hard or soft copy to the Institute along with the list of
documents prescribed in the form.
Selection Criteria for research, training and dissertation
Mere applying and submitting form for research, training and dissertation
in GEMI does not entitle applicants to a compulsory enrolment in GEMI.
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The Candidates will have to give presentation followed by interview on the
topic mentioned as area of interest/research topic in the application form,
on the date and time intimated to them by GEMI through mail.
The selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of their
performance during presentation and interview.
The candidates selected to be enrolled for research, training and dissertation
will be intimated confirmation through the mail.
For training and dissertation: After receipt of confirmation mail from
GEMI, the candidate before his/her joining will have to submit a letter
addressed to Director, GEMI from the HOD/Principal of the
Institutions/University mentioning the following details:
The candidate is bonafide student of the Institution/University
Name of the course along with the year/semester
Duration of research, training or dissertation mentioning specific
dates
Topic identified for research, training or dissertation
Number of days in a week for which training is desired, specify days.
(For eg. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,…)
For Research: After receipt of confirmation mail from GEMI, the candidate
before his/her joining will have to submit a letter addressed to Director,
GEMI from his/her Guide or an Authorized Person of his/her
Institute/University mentioning the following details:
The candidate is bonafide research scholar of the
Institution/University
Topic of Research
Duration of research mentioning specific days and dates
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After completing the above due procedure, a confirmation letter regarding
carrying out research, training or dissertation at GEMI will be issued.
Fee/Stipend
For Training & Dissertation
GEMI does not charge any fee for providing such training. Based on the
recommendation from respective project in-charge, the students from various
Varsities, Institutes, Colleges, Organization etc. shall be paid stipend as per below
and subject to the following conditions:
1. A student pursuing training or dissertation as a part of his/her academic
curriculum at GEMI has to give undertaking that he/she is not drawing
stipend from elsewhere.
2. A student who has enrolled for training at GEMI for a duration of less
than or equal to 2 months shall not be eligible for stipend. A minimum
of 3 months duration of dissertation/project work is essential for a
student to become eligible for a stipend.
3. Stipend will be paid to the student at the end of his project duration and
after satisfactory submission of project report by the student to GEMI in
the required format.
4. Student’s performance shall be evaluated as per the criteria listed below:
Student's Attendance/Regularity/Punctuality
Willingness to learn
Self-discipline and reporting to project in-charge
Analytical thinking capabilities
Quality of Student's work/report
Overall performance evaluation
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5. Maximum stipend to be provided to the student is fixed based on their
qualification and duration of work and is as below:
Qualification Maximum Stipend
For short term duration
For long term duration
Diploma Upto Rs 3000 Upto Rs 10000
Bachelors (Arts/Commerce/Science/Engineering)
Upto Rs 3000 Upto Rs 10000
Masters (Arts/Commerce/Science/Engineering/M.Phil.)
Upto Rs 5000 Upto Rs 15000
No fee, however, will be charged by GEMI from the candidate for providing
any training or dissertation with or without stipend.
For Research
The candidate applying here for research is not liable to be paid for the
stipend. However, the Institute will not charge any fees for acceptance of his/her
candidature for research at GEMI. He/She may be allowed the use of Laboratory
facilities at minimum or no cost.
Terms and Conditions for Research, Training and Dissertation
Regular attendance is mandatory during the training/dissertation period.
Periodic attendance may be required in case of researchers.
The candidate has to himself/herself arrange for his/her accommodation
facility as per his/her convenience.
The candidate shall bring his/her own laptop, however internet connection
may be provided to the candidate on recommendation from respective project
in-charge.
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The candidate’s place of training/dissertation will be at Gandhinagar, but
during the course of training/dissertation, he/she shall be liable to go
anywhere to serve the requirement of the training/dissertation.
The candidate would have to carry out Research, Training/Dissertation work
with full civility and in accordance with prevalent social norms. The Institute
will take no responsibility for any uncivilized behaviour by the candidate
during training/dissertation and it shall lead to cancellation of
training/dissertation. A researcher in all such cases will be dissociated with
GEMI.
The candidate shall execute any field/laboratory work with full civility. The
candidate shall be provided adequate safety measures, PPEs, and safety
training/inductions.
The candidate will be responsible for safekeeping and return in good
condition of all Institute’ property, which may be in their use.
The candidate will have to submit a detailed report of training/dissertation
and only after the successful submission of report, the training certificate will
be awarded.
The Institute will not allow any changes in the final report as per the
requirement of the college/university/faculty.
For training and dissertation: All the data/information/results generated
during the training period will be the sole property of GEMI and neither the
student nor the faculty/college/university can copy/transfer/publish/use
any part of the information without a prior written permission from Director,
GEMI.
For research: All the data/information/results in parts or whole generated
during the research period may be published by the research
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scholar/faculty/university with due acknowledgement only after a prior
written permission from Director, GEMI.
Since, GEMI is an ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 14001:2004 certified Institute, the
candidate shall remain well aware about the Quality and Environment
Management System (QEMS) Policy of GEMI and shall abide by the same.
Note: 1. In-case of discrepancies in any of the above mentioned conditions, the enrollment of the candidate as a research scholar/trainee is subject to disassociation/cancellation.
2. Director, GEMI may amend any of the provisions mentioned above to suit the objectives of the Institute.
Correspondence Address
Gujarat Environment Management Institute, GEMI
Office of the Director, 3rd Floor, Block no. 13, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan, Old
Sachivalaya, Sector 10 B, Gandhinagar – 382010
T: (91)79-23240964(O), T: (91) 79-23240965(F)
Email: career-gemi@gujarat.gov.in Web: www.gemi.gujarat.gov.in
Tentative Proposed Area of Training
For Training and Dissertation
1. Comprehensive Surface Water Monitoring (includes rivers, lakes,
wetlands, estuaries & marine water)
2. Rural Environment Study
3. Regional Ground Water Quality of Gujarat
4. Use of Sewage for Irrigation
5. Urban Air Pollution Study (Source Apportionment Study)
▪ Emission Inventory
▪ Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
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▪ Dispersion Modelling
6. e-waste and biomedical waste inventorization and management
7. Developing e-based environmental software’s/application pertaining to
GEMI’s project
8. Hazardous Waste Minimization/Reuse/Recycle/Recover
9. Any other project that the Institute may take up in future.
The exact topic will be given by the project head, considering the scope and duration of
training/dissertation.
For Research
The research topic shall be as registered by the researcher’s
University/Institute.
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Annexure - 1
Gujarat Environment Management Institute (GEMI) (An Autonomous Institute of Government of Gujarat)
Head Office
Office of the Director, 3rd Floor, Block no. 13, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan,
Old Sachivalaya, Sector 10 B, Gandhinagar - 382010 T: (+91) 79 23240964 (O) E-mail: info-gemi@gujarat.gov.in Website: www.gemi.gujarat.gov.in
Application form for Training/Dissertation
Name of the student: __________________________________________________________
Course: ______________________________________________________________________
Year/Semester: _______________________________________________________________
College: _____________________________________________________________________
Mobile No: __________________________ E-mail: ______________________________
Duration of Training/Dissertation_______________________________________________
(Minimum duration will be two months, we shall not entertain applications whose duration is less than
two months)
From: ______________________ to: _______________________
Area of interest:
_____________________________________________________________________________
(Note: Area of interest should be related to GEMI’s on-going projects, refer website for details of on-going
projects)
Fill in the details and send us the form through e-mail at career-gemi@gujarat.gov.in or
send through post/courier at above mentioned address along with a copy of your resume.
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Annexure - 2
Gujarat Environment Management Institute (GEMI) (An Autonomous Institute of Government of Gujarat)
Head Office
Office of the Director, 3rd Floor, Block no. 13, Dr. Jivraj Mehta Bhavan,
Old Sachivalaya, Sector 10 B, Gandhinagar - 382010 T: (+91) 79 23240964 (O) E-mail: info-gemi@gujarat.gov.in Website: www.gemi.gujarat.gov.in
Application form for Research
Name of Applicant:
Gender: Male Female
Date of Birth:
Father’s Name:
Mother’s Name:
Address for Correspondence:
Permanent Address:
Research Topic:
Duration of Research*:
*Mention Specific Days of Week for Carrying out Research work at GEMI:
Affix Passport Size Photograph
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Previous Academic Record:
Degree Subjects Institute/University Year of Passing %Marks/CGPA
Experience if any:
Experience (From Date to Date)
Designation Organization
Research Financial Status:
Sponsorship/Scholarship Received: Yes No
Declaration by the Applicant
This is to certify that Mr/Ms............................................. is in receipt
of............................................. amount, for the PhD research work which is inclusive of
his/her sponsorship, scholarship, and other amount received to conduct his/her
research work.
Date:
Signature of Applicant
Signature of Head/Guide of the organization with Seal
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Names and addresses of two referees who are familiar with your academic background.
Name Name
Address Address
PIN PIN
Tel. No. Tel. No.
Email: Email:
Declaration by the Applicant
This is to certify that all information provided by me in the form is correct to the best of
my knowledge and belief. I understand that any willful misrepresentation of facts will
result in my dismissal from research programme. If admitted, I shall abide by all the
rules and regulations of the Institute.
Date:
Signature of Applicant
Documents Attached with this Application Form
1) Statement of Purpose
2) Research Synopsis
3) PhD registration details of University/Institute
4) Updated Resume