New Delhi, 01 May 2021: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute for Malaria Research (NIMR), New Delhi, has announced PhD Admission August 2021.
Research Areas: 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). 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, (14) Geographical Information System (GIS).
Approximately 13-15 seats are available for August 2021 session.
Eligibility Conditions:
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 the proof of qualifying marks either at the time of the interview or if selected at the time of admission. Kindly note that registration for PhD degree at AcSIR will happen only after fulfilling then 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 May 20, 2021 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.
Key Dates: Last date for submission of online application 20 May 2021.
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 May 31, 2021
For exact eligibility criteria, how to apply and other details, candidates should refer the PhD admission page uploaded on the official website of National Institute for Malaria Research (NIMR.
