DBT-Research Associateship 2012 Biotechnology & Life Sciences

DBT-Research Associateship 2012 Biotechnology & Life Sciences

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of "DBT-Research Associateship" 2012 for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and applied biology.The Associateship is tenable in Research Institution/Universities including non-profit R & D Institutions within India.The Associateships are awarded under a program sponsored by the Department of' Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Eligibility-:
The applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or M.D. or M.S. degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record.

The Associateship can be availed within 3 years of the award of Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree; however, may be relaxable in case of women (by 2 years) and in-service candidates.

Those who have already submitted the Ph.D./M.D./M.S. thesis are also eligible to apply. The applicants should preferably be below the age of 40 years and 45 years in case of women candidates.

Persons already employed are also eligible to apply. However, their applications should be routed through their employers.

Details of the Award-:
The Research Associateship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 2 years.

In exceptional cases, depending upon the progress of the research, the Associateship may be extended upto 5 years.

Each fellow would be entitled to a stipend in the range of Rs.22,000-24,000 per month and a research contingency grant of Rs.50,000 per year, payable to the host Institution.

Candidates who are yet to be awarded the Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree, if selected, will be paid Rs.18,000 per month till the award of the degree.

The associate would also be entitled to HRA and other benefits as per the DST guidelines applicable to Research Associateship.

The Associateships normally are not availed at the same Institution where candidates have earned their Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree,if selected will be paid Rs 18000/- per month till the award of the degree.The associate would also be entitle to HRA and other benefits as per the DST guidelines applicable to Research Associateship.

Candidates who are already in regular employment can avail the Associateship during the period of his/her sabbatical/study leave,in a different institute/university

Mode of Selection-:
The candidates will be selected based on their C.V. and performance in the interview.

The interview will be held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in November 2011 and candidates called for interview will be paid II class railway (non-AC) /bus fare by the shortest route from their home town.

If the candidate accepts the Associateship, he/she must join the host Institution/University within a month's time.

Mode of Application-:
Candidates may submit their application on plain paper alongwith bio-data, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), copies of certificates (B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D./M.D./M.S.), One page synopsis of Ph.D./M.D./M.S. thesis, 2 letters of recommendation (academic).

The applicant is advised to propose his/her place of work, name of the supervisor, enclose one page synopsis of proposed research which must be compatible with the on-going research of the proposed supervisor, and his/her consent for availing the Associateship.

They should also enclose a declaration stating that if selected for the Associateship, he/she will complete the tenure of the Associateship.

However, they may be allowed to relinquish the Associateship only if accepting permanent employment in India. Those who had applied previously need not apply.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Coordinator,
DBT-Research Associateship Program,
Department of Biochemistry,
Indian Institute of Science Campus,
Bangalore - 560 012.

The last date for the same is 15 October, 2011 and the envelope should be clearly marked as "DBT-Research Associateship"

For more information visit : http://sid.iisc.ernet.in/dbtpdf.html

CSIR-CDRI Ph.D Admissions 2012

CSIR-CDRI Ph.D Admissions 2012

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute Ph.D Programmes 2012

CSIR-CDRI invites applications for admission to its Ph.D programmes from M.Sc and M.Pharm students in the relevant areas of research in the Institute.

1. Conditions for Eligibility - a) M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Life sciences / Biotechnology/Chemical/pharmaceutical and qualified in CSIR-UGC-NET,ICMR, DBT examination for Junior Research Fellowship. The fellowship should be valid as on the date of joining for the session commencing January 2012. b) GPAT qualified second year, 3rd Semester students pursuing M.S (Pharm) or M.Pharm in Pharmaceutical/Pharmacology disciplines only may apply for GATE-JRF positions tenable at CDRI from July 2012.

2. How to apply - Candidates need to fill up the on-line application form that is available at the institute's website (till 5th October, 2011). After submitting the online application form, the computer generated ID ticket may be printed and mailed along with photograph, photocopies of certificates of date of birth, educational qualifications and proof for qualifying JRF/GPAT Score to Scientist-in-Charge, Academy Affairs Unit, Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR), Chattar Manzil, Lucknow - 226 001 latest by 12th October, 2011. Hard copy submitted without filling online application form shall not be considered or entertained for selection in any circumstances whatsoever.

3. Selection Process - All applications will be screened by a committee. Only those candidates who are found suitable will be called for interview / counselling at CDRI, Lucknow between 15-20 November, 2011. The committee can set their own criteria for short-listing the candidates. No TA will be paid by CDRI and candidates will have to make their own arrangements for 2-3 days stay at Lucknow. The number of students to be selected will depend upon the positions available with scientists at CDRI. The decision of the committee with regard to selection of candidates shall be final.

4. For more details visit our website www.cdriindia.org.

CSIR Central Drug Research Institute
(Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)
Chattar Manzil Palace,
P.O. Box No. 173,
Lucknow - 226 001.
Tel - 0522-2612411 - 18 Extn. 4397/4383

For more information visit : http://www.cdriindia.org/

IGNOU PDC in Dialysis Medicine Admissions 2011

IGNOU PDC in Dialysis Medicine Admissions 2011

IGNOU Post Doctoral Certificate in Dialysis Medicine-PDCDM Admissions 2011

School of Health Sciences, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) offer one year Post Doctoral Certificate in Dialysis Medicine in 15 Designated Hospitals.

Salient Features of Dialysis Medicine Programme :

Jointly Developed by IGNOU and DGHS
Recognized by DGHS, MOHFW, Govt. of India
6 months Hands-on-skills Training in Designated Centres.

Eligibility - MD in Medicine or MD in Paediatics
Fee - Rs.30,000/-
Duration - 1 year

Last Date for submission of Application form is 31st August, 2011

For more information visit : http://www.ignou.ac.in/

IGNOU PGD in HIV Medicine Admissions 2011

IGNOU PGD in HIV Medicine Admissions 2011

IGNOU School of Health Sciences and National AIDS Control Organisation-NACO offer one year PG Diploma in HIV Medicine at Maulana Azad Medical College,New Delhi; PGIMER,Chandigarh; BJ Medical College,Ahmedabad; Christian Medical College,Vellore; GHTM,Tambaram,Chennai and School of Tropical Medicine,Kolkata

Salient Features of HIV Medicine Programme:

* Jointly Developed by IGNOU and NACO

* Recognized by NACO,MOHFW,Government of India

* Training imparted by NACO designated Master Trainers

* About 6 weeks of Hands-on-skills at Centers of Excellence

Eligibility: MBBS

Fee: 30000/-

Duration: 1 year

Last Date for Submission of Application Form : 31st August 2011

For more information visit : http://www.ignou.ac.in/

IIIM Ph.D Admissions 2011

IIIM Ph.D Admissions 2011

Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine-IIIM Ph.D Admissions 2011

CSIR - IIIM invites application for admission to Ph.D. programme in the relevant areas of research in the Institute.

Conditions for eligibility - M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Life Sciences / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Pharmaceutical sciences and qualified in CSIR-UGC-NET, ICMR, DBT examination for Junior Research Fellowship. The fellowship should be valid as on the date of joining. Candidates appearing in final exams in 2011 and who have cleared the above exams for JRF can also apply.

How to Apply - Candidates need to fill up the application form till 18th May, 2011 that can be downloaded from the Institute's website. Applications should be sent by email to phd_programme@iiim.ac.in as an attachment. Hard copy of the application along with photocopies of certificates of date of birth, educational qualifications and proof of qualifying JRF examination should be sent by post/by hand to Chairman, Academic Affairs Committee, Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Canal Road, Jammu - 180 001 so at to reach latest by 25th May, 2011. Applications without hardcopy submission of documents will not be considered.

Selection process - All applicants will be screened by a committee and only those candidates who are found suitable will be called for interview / counselling at IIIM, Jammu. The committee can set their own criteria for short listing the candidates. No TA / DA will be paid for attending the interview. The number of students to be selected will depend on the vacancies available with scientists at IIIM.

For more details pl. visit to the website - http://www.iiim.res.in/

Manipal University MPhil in Regenerative Medicine

Manipal University MPhil in Regenerative Medicine

Manipal's University Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM)

Eligibility-:
Indian nationals can apply under the general category. Foreign nationals or non resident Indians or Indian nationals supported by NRI relatives can apply under the foreign / NRI category. The candidates must have passed MSC in any branch of life sciences/MSC in Biotechnology/MPharm/MBBS/MVSC/MDS/MD/MSC in Regenerative Medicine / Clinical Embryology and other paramedical courses.

Selection : Entrance examination on November 23, 2010 at Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore.

Focus of the course : It is a research degree where students get the opportunity to study a specific research project after being trained initially for six months in the field of regenerative medicine. The programme equips the student with advanced theoretical as well as practical knowledge required to carry out a research project independently.

The duly filled application should reach on or before November 15, 2010

Manipal's University Manipal Institute of Regenerative Medicine (MIRM), Bangalore, No. 10, Service Road, Domlur Layout. Bangalore

For more information visit-: http://www.manipal.edu/