National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB),
Survey No. 37, Extended Q City Road, Opp. Journalist Colony, Near, Gowlidoddi,
Gachibowli,
Hyderabad, Telangana – 500032
PhD Admission Program
NIAB invites applications for admission to its PhD program from highly motivated students for
the upcoming 2020 session. NIAB is an autonomous institution of the Department of
Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, leading in basic and translational research on
animal health and productivity and human-animal interface with a motto to improve animal
health for human welfare. The institute has a ravishing 100–acre campus at Gachibowli,
Hyderabad.
The institute provides opportunities for pursuing cutting edge research using advanced
technologies in frontier areas of science such as development of next-generation vaccines,
immunology, genetics, genomics, gene and protein engineering, host-pathogen interactions,
patho-genomics, disease diagnostics, nanotechnology; bioinformatics, drug delivery
platforms; nutrition, reproductive biotechnology; stem cells, gene editing & transgenic
technology for humanized mouse models and farm animals, zoonosis and One Health.
Eligibility Criteria: Individuals desirous of seeking admission to PhD program at NIAB must have
a Master’s degree (M. Sc., M. Tech., M. V. Sc. or M. Pharm.) or MBBS or B. Tech. degree in any
branch of Life Science. Candidates must mandatorily have secured
CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/INSPIRE NET JRF/UGC-RGNF or any other national research fellowship
for 5 years. Those with only GATE, MPAT or other certification exams are not eligible. The terms
and conditions, fellowship amount, etc. will be governed by the awarding agency and further subject
to the rules and conventions of the Institute.
Application Procedure: Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may apply online
in the prescribed form, through the link available at our online portal (www.niab.org.in). Soft
copies of certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualifications, reservation category
(if applicable), and fellowship examination qualified must also be uploaded. Please
contact academic@niab.org.in for any queries. The application portal will be closed
on 16.08.2020.
Selection Criteria: Admission to PhD Program will be based on an interview of shortlisted
eligible candidates via video conference, scheduled to be held on 21st and 22nd of
August 2020. The candidates will be interviewed once for primary screening followed by
second interview of screened candidates on day two. Before the interview, the applicants are
encouraged to view the profile and the research interests of the faculties who currently have
vacancies in their labs and are also advised to make a priority listing of all faculties they are
desirous to work with in order of preference. Please list all faculties in sequence. Selected
candidates are expected to join NIAB no later than 1st September, 2020.
Students will be given choice to give a preference list for joining the lab and area in which they
are interested to work at NIAB after interview. NIAB reserves the right to accept / reject any or
all applications without assigning any reasons whatsoever.
Facilities: The institute houses a world-class, state-of-the-art, cutting-edge research
infrastructure and facilities. PhD students will have ample opportunities to develop scientific
temperament, learn and challenge the rigors of research, and to fathom the realms and
frontiers of science and technology. Students will interact with top-notch faculties trained
around the globe with expertise in various advanced biotechnological tools and techniques in
a multidisciplinary research environment.
Campus Life: NIAB offers a research building with a picturesque urban campus having a lively
and dynamic community, and a relaxed lifestyle. Students are expected to stay in our hostel
within campus, which has individual rooms, a hygienic and safe canteen with cooks and service
providers stationed in house due to present situation.
COVID-safe Campus: NIAB closely follows national and international recommendations, with
very restrictive in-out policy until we navigate the situation completely. Those living inside are
not allowed outside and non-NIAB faculty and staff are not allowed inside. All other precautions
including physical distancing, wearing mask etc. are being followed.
Contact address: National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Survey No. 37, Extended
Q City Road, Opp. Journalist Colony, Near, Gowlidoddi, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, Telangana –
500032. For enquiry Contact: Tel: +91 40 2312 0115.
Websites: http://www.niab.org.in/ https://www.niab.res.in/
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