PhD Admission Program
DBT-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB)
RSP-I/2024
NIAB invites applications for admission to its PhD program from highly
motivated students for the 2024 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 in 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, genomics, gene and protein
engineering, host-pathogen interactions, disease diagnostics, nanotechnology;
bioinformatics, drug delivery platforms; nutrition, reproductive biotechnology;
stem cell therapeutics, 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 (without a 5 year fellowship) 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 (http://www.niab.org.in/Notifications_RSP_1_2024.aspx). 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 rac@niab.org.in for any queries. The application
portal will open on 05-04-2024 and will be closed on 20-04-2024.
Selection Criteria: Admission to PhD Program will be based on an interview of
shortlisted candidates via video conference, scheduled to be held
on 29-04-2024 and 30-04-2024. The candidates should be available for more
than one round of interviews, spread over two days if needed. Before the
interview, the applicants are encouraged to view the profile and the research
interests of the faculties on the NIAB website. Selected candidates are
expected to join NIAB no later than 15-05-2024. These dates may change and
candidates are instructed to visit the website frequently for the information.
Students will be given the choice to give a preference list for joining the lab and
area in which they are interested to work at NIAB after one round of 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 (https://www.niab.res.in/facilities-2/ ). 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, a hygienic and safe
canteen with cooks and service providers stationed in house.
(https://www.niab.res.in/facilitiescampus/).
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 0103. Website: https://www.niab.res.in/
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