Ph.D notification 2014 @ Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)

RGCB prepares individuals who have a deep and genuine interest in discovery science to shape the translation of biotechnology through academic research towards applications for a knowledge economy, business development and science of tomorrow. 

RGCB in 2014 will work out of three campuses, the present one focusing on discovery science, a second one for innovation and the third - a biotech park in Kochi focusing on translation and partnership with industry. 

This is the only institute of its kind in the country. Previous RGCB PhD's have all done impressive work and received excellent placements (details can be viewed here). 

Guided by an expert faculty, a rigorous fundamental science course work and a host of innovative academic programs, the RGCB PhD program is made even richer by its place in Thiruvananthapuram, capital of "Gods own country". 

Applications are invited twice a year and advertised in selected national newspapers and on the RGCB website. 

Vacancies that are available in different laboratories and interdisciplinary programs will be put up on the website. 

Admission Procedure for 2014

Minimum Eligibility for applicants :

• Post graduate degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Agriculture Sciences, Medical Sciences, Veterinary Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Chemical Sciences
• General category applicants must have First Class or above in all examinations from 12th grade plus a valid Research Fellowship from UGC/CSIR/ICMR/DBT/DST-INSPIRE and should be less than 28 years of age as on 01 January 2014.
• SC/ST candidates with a valid fellowship need to have only 50% marks, will be eligible for age relaxation as per rules, and are exempt from processing fees.
• Candidates with other fellowships are advised to contact the Dean to confirm eligibility.
• Candidates awaiting final exam results can also apply. However only those candidates with a valid pass certificate will be allowed to appear for the selection interview.
• Candidates without valid fellowships need not apply.

Application format :

• Applications must be in the prescribed format ( to download application click here.) 
• Completed applications along with the required fees may be submitted to

The Director, 
Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, 
Thycaud PO, 
Thiruvananthapuram 695014, 
Kerala, India 

Important Dates :

• Last date for submission of filled in application form : December 6, 2013.
• Names of candidates called for the selection interview will be displayed on the RGCB website on December 9, 2013 and will also be notified by email the same day.
• Short listing will be done after interview and final selection of candidates after Faculty Interaction, to be held from January 6 to 10, 2014.
• The PhD program will begin on January 20, 2014.

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Ph.D. admission notification @ CCMB, Hyderabad

Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, invites applications from candidates who are bonafide Indian citizens, to pursue research in modern biology leading to a Ph. D. Degree. The projects offered for Ph.D. would be in the broad areas of Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Genomics, Developmental Biology, Nanobiology, Plant Molecular Biology, Conservation Biology, Protein Structure and Function, Biology of Macromolecules, Biology of Infection, Epigenetics, Chromatin Biology and Bioinformatics.

Candidates who satisfy the following criteria only need apply :

1. Candidates with a Master’s degree in any branch of science or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmacy or Medicine having a valid National level fellowship (JRF/SRF of various funding agencies, e.g., CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, etc.), DST-INSPIRE or any other equivalent fellowship can only apply. Valid fellowship is an absolute requirement for pursuing PhD at this Centre.
2. Candidates qualified only for lecturer-ship in CSIR-UGC (NET) examination need not apply.
3. Upper age limit is 28 years as on 11.11.2013 which is relaxable by 5 years as per GoI rules for SC/ST/OBC/Women/Physically Handicapped candidates. 

How to apply : 

• Candidates who satisfy the above criteria may submit their applications online by 11.11.2013. 
• Candidates selected for the written test will be intimated through email by 19.11.2013.

Written Test and Interview : 

• The online applications will be screened and the eligible candidates will be called for written test on 11.12.2013 at CCMB, Hyderabad. 
• Candidates qualified in the written test will have to appear for interview on 12.12.2013 and 13.12.2013. 
• Candidates selected in the interview will be asked to stay for discussions on 14.12.2013.
• Travelling Allowance is not payable by CCMB and candidates have to make their own arrangements for stay, etc. at Hyderabad.

Candidates qualified in CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship or ICMR-JRF or DBT-JRF or any other equivalent fellowship can also walk in on the day of the written test (11th December 2013) at 7.30 AM into CCMB along with proof of their qualification for the respective fellowship.

Mere fulfilment of the minimum requirements stipulated in the notification would not automatically entitle a person for selection. The decision of the Centre in this regard shall be final. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification.

Click here to download the notification