Pune: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Virology (NIV) invites applications for PhD Programme for 2019-20 session.
Vacant PhD seats: Total vacancies to be filled are Fourteen. The vacancy subjects are viz- Biotechnology, Microbiology, Basic Medical Science, Biochemistry and Zoology.
Key Dates & How to Apply: All eligible students interested in joining ICMR NIV must submit the applications available at http://www.niv.co.in / www.icmr.nic.in on or before 06 December 2019.
Eligibility Conditions:
- The candidate should have a Postgraduate degree in any branch of Life Sciences/ Biological Sciences/ Biotechnology/ Microbiology/ Bioinformatics having at least 55% or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA). Students belonging to reserved category of Maharashtra state only will be eligible for 5% relaxation (For more details, please refer Savitribai Phule Pune University guidelines on its website).
- The candidates should have a valid Junior Research Fellowship from CSIR/UGC-NETSLET/GATE with a valid score, ICMR/DBT-INSPIRE with GATE/SLET with a valid score. Candidates who have qualified only GATE or only Lectureship in CSIR-UGC (NET), DBT Category II or ICMR Fellows selected under ICMR Funded Research Project/Scheme are not eligible to apply. ICMR NIV does not take any responsibility to provide financial assistance.
- Other terms and conditions of the fellowship will be as per the norms of the respective funding agencies. The upper age limit for JRF shall be 28 years, and for SRF valid age limit will be as prescribed by the respective funding agency. The age would be relaxed up to five years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/Women/PWD and 3 years in case of OBC candidates.
For exact eligibility conditions, how to apply and other details, the candidates should refer the PhD Admission notice uploaded on the official website of NIV Pune.
