NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR PLANT GENOME RESEARCH , NEW DELHI

Admission to Ph.D. Programme

ARUNA ASAF ALI MARG, JNU CAMPUS
NEW DELHI-100 067


ADMISSIONS - 2008-2009


Admission to Ph.D. Programme for 2008-2009
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National Institute for Plant Genome Research, is an Autonomous Research Institution, funded by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, and conducts basic and applied research in the frontier areas of plant biology. The Institute invites applications from candidates who have completed or will be completing M. Sc. (by August 11, 2008) in Life Science or equivalent in related disciplines with minimum 55% marks, and have cleared the CSIR-UGC NET exam / DBT-JRF (selected through BET) / ICMR NET exam for JRF (with a valid Junior Research Fellowship as on September 1, 2008), for conducting advanced researches in the frontier areas of Plant Science such as Developmental Biology, Signal Transduction, Stress Biology, Structural, Functional and Nutritional Genomics, Developing Transgenic Crop Plants etc. Reservations are as per Govt. of India norms. The selection will be made 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. NIPGR will provide shared accommodation to selected candidates.

For detailed information including applications procedure, proforma, etc., please refer to the "Employment News" dated April 12, 2008 or visit their website www.nipgr.res.in for downloading the form and other information.
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Completed applications in the prescribed proforma along with bank draft, photographs, self-addressed envelop, attested copies of the certificates and mark sheets from Senior Secondary onwards should reach the "Director, National Institute for Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, JNU Campus, Post Box No.10531, New Delhi-110067" on or before June 9, 2008. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
i) Application should be typed on A-4 size plain paper in the format given
ii) Item 3 and 6 in the format should be filled in as shown in the Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.
iii) Each page in the typed application form should be signed by the candidate.
iv) Completed application must be accompanied with a crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 300/- in favor of Director, National Institute for Plant Genome Research, New Delhi. A demand draft of Rs. 100/- is acceptable from SC/ST candidate provided relevant documentary proof is enclosed. The Demand Draft is not refundable.
v) Application should be accompanied by attested copies of certificates and mark sheets mentioning the division obtained.
vi) Two passport size recent photographs should be enclosed. One of these should be signed by the candidate and pasted on the application form, while the other should be enclosed.
vii) Application along with Demand Draft should be sent to "The Director, National Institute for Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, J.N.U. Campus, Post Box No. 10531, New Delhi-110 067" so as to reach on or before June 9, 2008.
viii) Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date will not be entertained. The decision of the Institute will be final and binding and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
ix) NIPGR will not provide any travel expenses to candidates appearing for interview.


Essential information to be given in the application form in the following order:
1. Photograph
2. Details of Demand Draft: (i) Number (ii) Date of issue (iii) Value in Rupees (iv) Bank drawn on
3. Name of applicant (in capital letters)
4. Name of mother or father
5. Whether belongs to SC/ST/PH
6. Date of birth
7. Nationality
8. Permanent Address
9. Address for correspondence
10. Contact telephone number, if any
11. Contact fax number, if any
12. Contact E-mail address, if any
13. Academic record: For each of the following examinations: (i) Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent, (ii) Bachelor's level degree or equivalent, and (iii) Master's level degree or equivalent; please give the following information: (a) Name of Examination (b) Subjects (c) University or Board (d) Year (e) Division or class obtained and (f) Aggregate percentage obtained.
14. M. Sc. dissertation title and/or research publications, if any
15. (a) Year and month of qualifying the CSIR/UGC NET exam with Junior Research Fellowship / DBT-JRF (BET) / ICMR NET (b) Roll No.
16. Declaration: I declare that the information furnished above is true and correct to the best my knowledge and belief, and that no related information is concealed. If any discrepancy is observed at any stage, NIPGR will be free to cancel my candidature/selection.
17. Signature of candidate
18. Date
19. Place