Ph.D at NIRRH, Mumbai

Ph.D at NIRRH, Mumbai

National Institute for Research in Reproductive Health, Mumbai, has invited applictions for admission to Ph.D. Programme - 2011 in the following areas.

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.

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 GATE/NET (JRF) examination/teacher fellowship holder of the apex bodies as CSIR/UGC/ICAR/ICMR/DBT only are eligible to apply.

Upper age limit is 28 years as on 30 September 2011 (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 website:www.nirrh.res.in (link: http://www.bicnirrh.res.in/phd2011) should be duly filled and submitted online. Printed copy of the filled application form should be submitted alongwith attested copies of relevent certificates and 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 30th September 2011. Envelope should be marked as “NIRRH Ph.D. 2011”. For further details, logon to the link:http://www.nirrh.res.in/announcements/admission_Phd.htm