ICMR-NIMR PhD Admissions 2021 January Session – Apply Online
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ICMR-NIMR PhD Admissions 2021 January Session – Apply Online
ICMR-NIMR PhD Admissions 2021
ICMR-NIMR PhD Admissions 2021 January Session – Apply Online. ICMR-National Institute for Malaria Research has announced its official notification for its PhD programme 2021 January Session. ICMR NIMR PhD Programme Admissions 2020-2021. Check out the below-given details for more information:
ICMR-National Institute for Malaria Research
Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi 110077
(website:www.nimr.org.in )
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Admission to Ph.D. Programme; 2020-2021
PhD Admissions 2021 Details
National Institute for Malaria Research, New Delhi, is a premier institute of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The Institute invites applications from highly motivated students from a Biology background for enrolment in Ph.D. programme. The thrust areas of research include the Development of genetic and molecular markers for important malaria vectors and parasites, Monitoring and defining the mechanism of insecticide and drug resistance, Target-based drug discovery and setting a large-scale platform for phenotype screening, New diagnostic kits based on parasite proteins, Mosquito physiology and behaviors, cytotaxonomic studies of major Indian vectors, field evaluation of drugs, new insecticides, biolarvicides, insecticide-impregnated bed nets.
ICMR-NIMR is recognized, through an agreement, as an Affiliate Centre of the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR, http://acsir.res.in/), an Institute of National Importance (INI) through an Act of the Parliament, the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research Act, 2011, . The Degrees will be awarded by AcSIR. The Institute encompasses research on broad interdisciplinary areas of (1) Biochemistry, (2) Structural biology (3) Biostatistics, (4) Bioinformatics, (5) Drug discovery, Drug resistance (6) Entomology, (7) Epidemiology, (8) Immunology, (9) Microbiology, (10) Molecular Biology, (11) Cell Biology, (12), Biophysics, (13), Computational Biology. The research themes are outlined in three broad areas: Vector biology, parasite-host biology, epidemiology and environmental biology.
Approximately 5-8 seats are available for January 2021 session. Note that the availability of seats can be varied based on the demand from NIMR field units, student’s credentials and experience in the field of malaria research.
WHO CAN APPLY:
Highly enthusiastic students from almost any branch of Life Sciences/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/ Entomology /Biotechnology/ Genetics/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Biophysics/ Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Computational biology/ Biostatics/or allied subjects with a particular interest in Biology. M Sc, M.Tech, B.Tech, B.Pharm/B.E./MBBS/MD in Biological Sciences or other branches with a particular interest in Biology with Malaria Research, with at least 60 percent (or equal in CGPA) can also apply ( or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA), for general and OBC category, and 55% for SC/ST/Differently-abled candidate in aggregate (or equivalent grade).
In case CGPA is not based on 10 point scale candidates should provide a statement issued by the respective University indicating conversion of CGPA to percentage. Candidates who have appeared or are appearing for the qualifying examination in the academic year 2020 are also eligible to apply.
However, such candidates will have to submit proof of qualifying marks either at the time of the interview or if selected at the time of admission. Kindly note that registration for Ph.D. degree at AcSIR will happen only after fulfilling the eligibility criteria. In exceptional cases, students may be enrolled (if recommended by Director) in case extramural project funding is available or else the candidates must have one of the following fellowships:
Either
CSIR-UGC NET (JRF)/JRF; ICMR-JRF; DBT-JRF; or any other national level examination leading to financial support for pursuing PhD degree.
OR
Valid DST-Inspire fellowship
AGE LIMIT:
Upper age limit is 28 years as on November 15, 2020 for General Category. Age relaxation of up to 5 years (33 years) for SC/ST/Differently Abled/Women candidates and up to 3 years (31 years) for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates will be granted.
RESERVATION: Will be as per the rules followed by UGC.
HOW TO APPLY:
Application forms available at the NIMR website (www.nimr.org.in) should be duly filled and submitted online on or before December 5, 2020. A printed copy of the filled application form should be submitted along with a non-refundable Demand Draft for Rs 300/- (Exempted for SC/ST and Differently Abled candidates, provided they submit supporting document) drawn in favor of “Director-NIMR, so as to reach on or before December 12, 2020 Envelope should be marked as “NIMR Ph.D. January- 2021”. Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The names of the short-listed candidates along with the date and time for the personal interview will be displayed on the ICMR-NIMR website. The list of Ph.D. guides (who have a vacancy for Ph.D. students in their laboratory) and a brief description of their research projects would be given to shortlisted candidates. The final selection would be based on the performance in the interview.
HOSTEL:
Women candidates selected for Ph.D. may avail Hostel facility upon request. But due to limited available space at Hostel, a woman candidate who is not local (outside of Delhi) would be given the first preference.
NIMR reserves the right to change the minimum eligibility criteria in case of receipt of a large number of applications. The decision of the Director and Selection Committee will be final for the selection and allotment of the laboratory, and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard. Since NIMR has different field units across the country, many students will be placed in those units outside of Delhi, based on the requirement and decisions of the Director and selection committee. Please find the information about ICMR-NIMR field sites at www.nimr.org.in.
Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence will be treated as disqualification. No travel allowance shall be provided by the Institute at any stage of the admission process and outstation candidates appearing for the interview should make their own arrangements for their stay.
For any issue regarding submission of form/or information kindly send an email to;
[email protected]
Tentative Time Table for Selection Procedure (To be changed accordingly)
Particulars Schedule Start of online application November 12, 2020 Last date for submission of online application December 5, 2020 Last date for submission of hard copy of the application and
demand draft December 12, 2020 Announcement of candidates shortlisted for Interviews Will be displayed on the NIMR website;
December 20, 2020 Date of Interview Will be displayed on the NIMR website;
The first week of January 2021 Final Selection Announcement of final Selected
candidate at the web site; January 15, 2021
Notification & Application form
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