PhD in Biomedical Science

• Candidate should have a Master’s degree in any branch of biomedical/ life sciences (including veterinary science, public health, pharmaceutical sciences), bioinformatics, chemistry, computer science or mathematics or a B Tech in Biotechnology from a recognized university with at least 55% marks or its equivalent (e.g. Grade B in the UGC 7-point scale).
• Candidate must have qualified in the Junior Research Fellow (JRF) examination of CSIR, UGC, ICMR, DBT (category-I only), NBHM or AYUSH-NET which provides fellowship for their PhD program.
• Candidates appearing in the final qualifying examination can also apply. However, they will be required to fulfill the above academic/ fellowship criteria at the time of joining the PhD program.

Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) is a part of the inter-disciplinary Biotech Science Cluster at Faridabad in the National Capital Region. It is designed to be a dynamic and interactive organization with a mission to conduct innovative translational research across disciplines and professions to accelerate the development of concepts into products to improve human health. It is a recognized R&D institute of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi offering doctoral programs in biomedical science research.

The thematic areas of ongoing research are:

• Infection & Immunology
• Maternal & Child Health
• Non-Communicable Disease
• Multidisciplinary Clinical & Translational Research

Students selected for the program are required to undergo PhD Coursework followed by completion of research ending with submission of a thesis dissertation. This PhD program is governed by the rules of JNU.

Academic program:

• Selected students will have to undergo PhD course work for 2 semesters.
• Those having successfully completed the PhD course work requirement will be recommended to JNU for PhD registration.
• For the award of the doctoral degree, the candidate will have to complete all the requirements as per the JNU rules.

Note:

• Candidates having AYUSH-NET fellowship will conduct research work in the fields related to AYUSH only.
• A relaxation in marks/ grade during Master’s Degree for those belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC (non-creamy layer)/ differently-abled or any other category will be applicable as per the UGC notification, 5th May 2016 or subsequent notification in effect at the time of interview.