PhD Admission Program
RSP-II/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 academic@niab.org.in for any queries. The
application portal will open on 01-10-2024 and will be closed on 30-10-2024.
Selection Criteria: Admission to PhD Program will be based on an interview of
shortlisted candidates via video conference, scheduled to be held
between 07-11-2024 to 12-11-2024 (tentative). 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 09-12-2024. 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.
Academics: The students undergo a mandatary course-work for six months.
Only students qualifying the exams from the course work will be allowed to
continue in the program. A student advisory committee (SAC) will be formed for
the each student, under the chairmanship of the thesis supervisor which will
monitor the progress of the student periodically and offer suitable advice.
A weekly journal club will be organized, for which attendance of all students is
mandatory. Students will be encouraged to attend various conferences by
providing adequate financial support NIAB will strive to provide a stimulatory
academic environment to each student in the PhD program. To help them
achieve success in their endeavors.
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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