National Institute for
Research in Reproductive Health
(Indian Council of
Medical Research )
Jehangir Merwanji Street,
Parel, Mumbai 400 012
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1/NIRRH/Ph.D. 2012
Admission to Ph.D.
Programme – 2012
National Institute for
Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai, a premier institute of the Indian
Council of Medical Research, conducts basic, clinical and operational research
in different areas of reproductive health. The thrust areas of research include:
Fertility Regulation, Infertility and Reproductive Disorders, Reproductive
Tract Infections, Maternal and Child Health, Osteoporosis, Genetic Disorders,
Stem Cell Biology, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics and Reproductive
Toxicology. Institute is affiliated to the University of Mumbai for the award
of Ph.D. degree in Applied Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences and
Biotechnology. The institute invites applications from young and bright
students for enrollment in Ph.D. programme.
Who can apply:
Candidates with M.Sc.
in Biological Sciences/ M.Pharm./ M.V.Sc. or M.B.B.S. (securing not less than
60% marks for general category candidates and not less than 55% for SC/ST
candidates in all major examinations from higher secondary (10 + 2) onwards),
and willing to take up challenges in modern biology through Ph.D. programme of
the Institute may submit their application in the prescribed format. Candidates
who have qualified in the Ph.D. entrance test conducted by the University of
Mumbai OR qualified in the fellowship examination conducted by
CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR/DBT only are eligible to apply.
Upper age limit is 28
years as on 10 th August 2012 (the deadline for submission of application) and
it is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC/Physically handicapped persons as well as women
candidates as per Government of India rules in this regard.
How to apply:
Application form
available at the NIRRH website (www.nirrh.res.in)http://www.bicnirrh.res.in/phd2012 should
be duly filled and submitted online. Printed copy of the filled application
form should be submitted alongwith a Demand Draft for Rs 300/- (no application
fee for SC/ST/PH candidates provided they submit supporting document) drawn in
favour of “Director, NIRRH Mumbai” to In-charge, Post Graduate Studies,
National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Jehangir Merwanji
Street, Parel, Mumbai 400012, so as to reach on or
before 10 th August 2012. Envelope should be
marked as “NIRRH Ph.D. 2012”. Incomplete applications and
applications received after the closing date will be disqualified.
Selection Procedure:
The names of the short
listed candidates to be called for interview will be displayed on the NIRRH
website along with Date and Time of interview (candidates have to note that
individual letters regarding date and time of interview will not be sent).
The selected
candidates, who have passed CSIR/UGC/ICMR/DBT examination will be preferred and
avail fellowship as per the rules of these agencies. Other selected candidates
will initially be paid Rs 8000/- per month for two years and encouraged to seek
fellowship from other funding agencies. Reservation for various category
candidates will be as per University of Mumbai guidelines.
NIRRH reserves the
right to change the minimum eligibility requirements in case of receipt of
large number of applications. The decision of the Admission Committee will be
final and binding and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence will be treated as
disqualification. No traveling allowance shall be provided by the Institute and
outstation candidates appearing for interview should make their own
arrangements for their stay in Mumbai.
Limited Hostel
facility is available for outstation women candidates selected for the Ph.D.
programme.
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