National Institute of Plant Genome Research New Delhi, Ph.D Admissions 2011

National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi


Ph.D Admissions 2011

National Institute of Plant Genome Research, New Delhi has invited applications from candidates who have completed or will be completing M. Sc. or equivalent degree (by August 31, 2011) in Life Sciences and/or in related disciplines with minimum 55% marks, and have cleared the CSIR-UGC NET exam / DBT-JRF (selected through BET/BINC) / ICMR NET exam for JRF (with a valid Junior Research Fellowship as on September 1, 2011), for conducting advanced researches in the frontier areas of Plant Biology such as, Computational Biology, Genome Analysis and Molecular Mapping, Molecular Mechanism of Abiotic Stress Responses, Nutritional Genomics, Plant Development and Architecture, Plant Immunity, Transgenics for Crop improvement, Molecular Breeding and other emerging areas based on plant genomics.

The selected candidates will be enrolled for Ph.D. program in academic affiliation with the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. NIPGR will provide shared accommodation to selected candidates.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
1. Application should be typed on A-4 size plain paper in the format given below:
(Form can be downloaded from www.nipgr.res.in/files/careers/admission_form_12.doc )
2. Item 3 and 5 in the format should be filled in as shown in the Senior Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.
3. Each page in the typed application form should be signed by the candidate.
4. Completed application must be accompanied with a crossed Demand Draft for 300/- in favor of Director, National Institute of Plant Genome Research, payable at New Delhi. A demand draft of 100/- is acceptable from SC/ST candidate provided relevant documentary proof is enclosed.
5. Application should be accompanied by attested copies of certificates and mark sheets mentioning the division obtained and Fellowship Award Letter/Admit Card.
6. Two passport size recent photographs should be enclosed. One of these should be signed by the candidate and pasted on the application form, while the other should be enclosed.
7. Application along with Demand Draft should be sent to "The Director, National Institute of Plant Genome Research, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, Post Box No. 10531, New Delhi-110 067" so as to reach on or before May 24, 2011.
8. Applications must enclose documentary evidence for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer) if applicable, along with other specified enclosures.

Essential information to be given in the application form in the following order:

1. Name of the applicant (in capital letters) :
2. Name of Father or Mother :
3. Date of birth :
4. Nationality :
5. Category [Gen/SC/ST/OBC (NCL)] :
6. Gender (Male/Female) :
7. Permanent Address :
8. Correspondence Address :
9. Contact telephone number, if any :
10. Contact fax number, if any :
11. Contact E-mail address, if any :
12. Details of Demand Draft : (i) DD Number (ii) Date of issue (iii) Value in Rupees (iv) Bank on which drawn.
13. Academic record : For each of the following examinations: (i) Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent, (ii) Bachelor's level degree or equivalent, and (iii) Master's level degree or equivalent; please give the following information: (a) Name of Examination (b) Subjects (c) University or Board (d) Year (e) Division or class obtained and (f) Aggregate percentage obtained
14. M. Sc. dissertation title and/or research publications, if any :
15. (a) Year and month of qualifying the CSIR/UGC NET exam with JRF/DBT-JRF (BET/BINC) / ICMR NET (b) Roll No./Seat No. :
16. Declaration: I declare that the information furnished above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that no related information is concealed. If any discrepancy is observed at any stage, NIPGR will be free to cancel my candidature/selection.:
17. Two photographs :
18. Signature of candidate :
19. Date :
20. Place :

For details, visit the website link: http://www.nipgr.res.in/careers/phd_admission.php