National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) in New Delhi has invited application for admission into following disciplines of PhD programme, offered in the upcoming session 2011.
PhD Disciplines / Areas
PhD / advanced researches conducted in the frontier areas of Plant Biology such as
- Computational Biology,
- Genome Analysis and Molecular Mapping,
- Molecular Mechanism of Abiotic Stress Responses,
- Nutritional Genomics,
- Plant Development and Architecture,
- Plant Immunity,
- Transgenics for Crop improvement,
- Molecular Breeding and other emerging areas based on plant genomics.
Date of Exam
N/A [Candidate must have cleared the CSIR-UGC NET exam / DBT-JRF (selected through BET/BINC) / ICMR NET exam for JRF (with a valid Junior Research Fellowship as on September 1, 2011)]
Note: Admission is done on the basis of interview only. The selected candidates will be enrolled for Ph.D. program in academic affiliation with the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Fee
See the prospectus
How to Apply
Interested candidates may download the application form from the website: www.nipgr.res.in. One can also apply on A-4 size plain paper in the format given in the aforementioned website. The requisite documents needed to be enclosed with the application form are the attested photocopies of certificates and mark sheets mentioning the division obtained and Fellowship Award Letter/Admit Card.
Two passport size recent photographs should also be enclosed, amongst which one should be signed by the candidate and pasted on the application form, while the other should be enclosed.
The completed application form should be accompanied with a crossed DD for Rs 300 drawn in favor of “Director, National Institute of Plant Genome Research”, payable at New Delhi. However, a DD of Rs 100 is acceptable from SC/ST candidate provided relevant documentary proof is enclosed. The duly filled application form along with Demand Draft (whichever applicable) and requisite enclosures should be sent to “The Director, National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, J.N.U. Campus, Post Box No. 10531, New Delhi-110 067” latest by May 24, 2011. For detailed information about the admission and application procedure applicants are requested to visit the abovementioned website.
Note: NIPGR will provide shared accommodation to selected candidates.
Date of Issue of Application Form
N/A
Last Date of submitting Application Form
May 24, 2011
