The National Institute of Immunology (NII),Delhi

Ph.D in Biological Sciences Admission Notification 2011-12

The National Institute of Immunology (NII) is an autonomous institution supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. The Institute imparts long term research training leading to a PhD degree of the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. NII invites Applications for the PhD programme from candidates interested in pursuing scientific career in the following biological and related sciences
1) Chemical Biology
2) Genetics & Cell Signalling,
3) Immunity & Infection,
4) Molecular & Cellular Biology,
5) Reproduction & Development and
6) Structural & Computational Biology.

Around thirty to thirty five scholars are admitted to the programme each year, selected on the basis of a national competitive written examination for short-listing the applicants & followed by interviews of these short-listed candidates held at the Institute sometime in June.

Minimal academic qualifications required
M.Sc. or equivalent in any branch of science, or M.Tech. or M.B.B.S. or M.V.Sc. or M.Pharm. or equivalent qualification recognized by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi, along with first division (60% aggregate) or an equivalent grade in all major examinations from Senior Secondary Certificate (10+2) onwards.

The Institute invites applications from candidates who have completed or are likely to complete the required courses this year.

Reservations are as per statutory norms.

The selection will be made on the basis of written qualifying test on February 12,2011 at any of the following 4 Centres; Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.

Interviews will be held for the written test qualified candidates at National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi from June 2 - 5, 2011.

The selected candidates will be enrolled for Ph.D. program affiliated with Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. For detailed information including application procedure, proforma etc. and for downloading the form and other information please refer to our website: www.nii.res.in .

Completed applications in the prescribed proforma should reach Administrative Officer, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF IMMUNOLOGY, ARUNA ASAFALI MARG, NEW DELHI-110067 on or before November 30,2010.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained on any ground including postal delays.

Contact:
National Institute of Immunology
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067, India
Telephone Numbers (EPABX): 26717121 to 26717145
Fax : 91-11-26742125 & 91-11-26742626
www.nii.res.in