PhD in Biomedical Science
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Total Seats: 6
Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad
Faridabad, Haryana, India
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Course TypePhD
Course Specialty
Biomedical Science
Affiliation
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) - New Delhi
Overview
- Infection & Immunology
- Maternal & Child Health
- Non-Communicable Disease
- Multidisciplinary Clinical & Translational Research
- 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.
- 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.
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:
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:
Note:
Fee (INR):
-
Stipend (INR):
Not applicable
Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
Not available
Eligibility
- 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.
Minimum Education
Postgraduate
Admission Process:
- The THSTI announce the PhD Program admissions every year during November - December months, though news paper advertisement and notification on its website.
- Application should be submitted through online on THSTI website.
- Incomplete applications in any respect will be summarily rejected and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
- Application fee: Non-refundable application fee of Rs. 500 for General and OBC candidates, and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/Women/differently-abled candidates should be paid through online mode.
- Names of shortlisted candidates will be announced on our website.
- The candidates shortlisted will be called directly for the interview and the dates for the same will be announced on our website.
- Final selection will be made based on the applicant’s performance in the interview and the list of selected candidates will be published on the THSTI website.
Selection procedure:
Reservations: 27% seats for OBC (non-creamy layer), 15% seats for SC, 7.5% seats for ST and 4% seats for differently-abled person are reserved for candidates belonging to these categories. SC/ ST/ OBC candidates are required to submit certificates in respect of their claims from authorized officers as notified by the Government for the purpose from time to time. The differently-abled (with minimum 40% disability) candidates are required to submit a certificate from authorized Medical Doctors/ Hospitals indicating the extent of physical disability.
Fees: Admission fees, annual fees, registration fees or any other fees levied by JNU shall be payable by the student.
Hostel: Selected students will have the option of shared hostel accommodation in lieu of their HRA.
