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TIFR JGEEBILS 2019 Exam

Admissions NOTIFICATION
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the award of Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. as well as M.Sc. degree in certain subjects.

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search in fundamental sciences. The Institute
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well as M.Sc. degree in certain subjects.

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the award of Ph.D., Integrated M.Sc.-Ph.D. as well as M.Sc. degree in certain subjects.

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December 9, 2018
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Last date for November 12, degree can also apply. banking/Debit/Credit Card or by sending Demand by writing their reference code, name and telephone
application: 2018 Draft. number behind it. There is no need to send the print
Online payment link will November 13, Biology: of the application form. Applicants paying the applica-
be active until 2018 Online Payment: tion fee online will be directed to the payment gateway.
Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based Follow the instructions carefully and complete the pay-
DDs sent by post/courier November 13,
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DST Women Scientists Scheme-B (WOS-B)

2018-2019
Department of Science & Technology (DST) has taken several pioneering initiatives for promoting women in Science and Technology (S&T) domain. Women Scientist Scheme (WOS) under
KIRAN branch specifically addresses challenges facing women in the realm of S&T who had a break in a career by offering suitable opportunities to return to mainstream science.

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE &

TECHNOLOGY WOMEN SCI-
ENTIST SCHEME-B (WOS-B)
2018-19 CALL FOR APPLI-
CATIONS HAS BEEN MADE
AVAILABLE FROM 06-10-2018
TO 05-11-2018.
By Diluxi Arya

Indian Nationals are eligible to apply online

and submit your applications at the online
portal linked below. DST Women Scientist
Scheme-B (WOS-B) 2018-19 notification is
given below:

Knowledge Involvement in Research

Advancement through Nurturing
(KIRAN) Division

Women Scientist Scheme-B (WOS-B)

(S&T Intervention for Societal Benefit) deliver potential solutions by means of devel- a well-defined/identified social challenge but excluding overheads.
opment of viable technology/technique and/ through viable S&T interventions are eligible
Call for Research Proposals (2018-19) or lab-to-land technology transfer, its adapta- to apply. Women working as regular/perma- How to Apply:
tion and scaling up. The project is tenable for nent employees aren’t eligible to apply in this
Department of Science & Technology a maximum period of three (3) years. Basic scheme. DST has begun e-PMS (onlinedst.gov.in)
(DST) has taken several pioneering initia- research proposals won’t be entertained for online submission of research propos-
tives for promoting women in Science and under WOS-B. Emoluments: The fellowship amount un- als. Those considering submitting a proposal
Technology (S&T) domain. Women Scientist der the scheme is: need to register at this portal site and upload
Scheme (WOS) under KIRAN branch specif- Thematic Areas in which proposals could the proposal in the given format. WOS-B
ically addresses challenges facing women in be submitted (indicative only): • Rs 55,000/- a month (pm) for PhD or Proposal Format can be obtained on e-PMS
the realm of S&T who had a break in a career equivalent (total project cost not exceeding under KIRAN Division and in DST web-
by offering suitable opportunities to return to • Agriculture and Allied Sciences (AAS) Rs.30 lakh), site. Send two hard copies of the submitted
mainstream science. research proposal to Mrs. Namita Gupta,
• Health, Food and Nutrition (HFN) • Rs 40,000/- pm for M.Phil. /M.Tech or Scientist-‘F’, KIRAN Division, Department
Under Women Scientist Scheme-B equal (total project cost not exceeding Rs.25 of Science and Technology (DST), Technol-
(WOS-B), proposals are encouraged from • Engineering and Technology lakh), ogy Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Del-
women scientists and technologists who want Development (ETD) hi-110016. Superscribe envelop with ‘Wom-
to use their scientific knowledge and temper- • Rs 30,000/- pm for M.Sc. or equivalent en Scientist Scheme-B (WOS-B)’.
ament for the advantage of society. WOS-B Qualification: Women having qualifica- (total project cost not exceeding Rs.20 lakh).
focuses on projects resulting in S&T based tions in science and technology areas and in Total project cost includes above fellowship Last Date of Proposal Submission:
alternatives of societal challenges & issues the age group of 27-57 years with a break of Principal Investigator (PI), consumables, 5 November 2018.
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10 Best PhD Supervisor Selection Method

Explained
The most important step in your PhD journey is choosing the best supervisor that will guide you as you walk the path toward a PhD degree. Your intelligence and skills won’t help so
much if the supervisor you’ve chosen won’t do as good a job as you. That is why we are here to help.

spiring you and encouraging you to al-

ways do your best, especially in times
when you need it the most.

9. A great supervisor sets regular

meetings and boosts your self-esteem
as well. He or she encourages you to
work consistently.

10. A superb supervisor lets you ex-

plore on your own, giving advice when-
ever you need it.

Young and inexperienced vs old and

experienced PhD Supervisor

Should you choose someone who

is young or go for someone who has
enough experience supervising students
already? The most obvious difference
between someone who’s old and some-
one who is young is that older ones tend
to be more confident because of the ex-
What it means to be a great fit with sor. We have enumerated them below, perience they have on their shoulder.
WE HAVE PROVIDED ANSWERS your Ph.D. supervisor in no particular order. Check it out and They can give you more freedom and
TO MOST QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT take these into account when hunting guidance to do you work on your own.
HAVE WITH REGARD TO GETTING A great-fit supervisor is one whose for your supervisor: On the other hand, younger ones have
THE MOST FROM YOUR PHD SU- working style and personality comple- fewer experience on their plate, and
PERVISOR. THESE WILL HELP ment your character as well as your 1. An awesome supervisor should thus might be tighter in terms of fol-
working habits. There would come a always be approachable. He or she lowing your progress. They have the
YOU BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN time when you’ll hear of other students should look at you as a research partner ability to make sure that you that they
YOUR PHD JOURNEY AND HOPE- complimenting particular supervisors, and not just a student who needs to be are guiding you the best way they could.
FULLY GUIDE YOU AS YOU NUR- and in your mind, you only wish that taught. They also tend to be more involved in
TURE A STRONG WORKING GIVE your supervisor was the same person your research project because they have
AND TAKE RELATIONSHIP WITH or that you’ll find a person that has the 2. He or she should also have a good a personal agenda too, hunt for publica-
same quality with theirs. But that isn’t amount of connections within the ac- tions that would aid them in becoming
YOUR SUPERVISOR the case all the time. What works for ademia. This would make it easier for a professor. In other words, they will
By Preety Suman
others might not work for you. In short, you to land an academic position that is treat your project that is worthy of pub-
their supervisory needs and preferences within your expertise after you’re done lication.
might not always be the same as yours. with your studies.
When to first communicate with You have to exert your personal effort If you are torn between the two, then
your supervisor to find a supervisor that suits you well. 3. A great supervisor also has the ca- just remember this: It all depends on
Rely on your gut feeling and pick the pability to challenge you constantly your career expectations and working
Communication is the most crucial one that you are most comfortable with. and to question your opinion, helping style.
and vital ingredient in any successful It’s like choosing your own music to you learn techniques and tricks espe-
endeavor, whether it’s a group work, a listen, the clothes to wear on a daily cially when it comes to defending your Your PhD supervisor does not possess
long-term project, or others. Thus, in basis, or the people you want to trust ideas. In other words, he or she will unconditional knowledge about your re-
other words, building a strong commu- and invest time in. Choosing the perfect help you grow intellectually. search project. As the student pursuing
nication foundation with your super- supervisor for you means you have to your master’s degree, your supervisor
visor is very important. If you wish to trust your gut feeling. It is a personal 4. A superb supervisor will give you knows a lot more about your topic than
be successful with your Ph.D. journey, choice, and it shouldn’t be influenced credit for your work. He or she will you do. That should be a given. There-
then you and your supervisor should be by any other person, no matter how not grab all the praises for the work you fore, they are able to provide you with
able to communicate well and must also close you might be o each other. have done. A partnership is a partner- the advice and guidance you need related
be able to provide feedback and con- ship; thus, both of you should get the to your research. However, it is different
structive criticisms. Setting the grounds The types of PhD supervisors who exist credit. He or she should not be greedy when you are a student that is pursuing
as to what you can and cannot freely for it. a PhD degree. Embarking on this path
express can help build a good relation- There are different kinds of PhD su- means stepping into the unknown. But
ship. pervisors who exist. For others, the 5. He or she has the ability to get the good thing is that at the end of it all,
only way to choose a supervisor that is the funding you need and also has the you will know a whole lot more about
This is also beneficial if you are right for you is to observe and deter- powers to hire you as part of his or her your topic than your supervisor used to.
looking to creating a successful team. mine what kind of supervisor he or she team, specifically as a research assis- This only means that your supervisor
To make this happen, it is recom- is. In short, it’s like choosing a partner tant, when the need arises. might not have the knowledge to provide
mended that you list down all the re- who you want to spend the rest of your you with the best advice. This means you
searchers in your community and fil- life with. You need to invest so you’ll 6. A good supervisor is more than able need to look beyond asking him or her for
ter the ones that you think will make land with the right one. to provide you with clear directions in information. You have to contact other
a great supervisor. Do this even if you your work and sets realistic expecta- researchers from the same field especial-
haven’t applied for a PhD yet. Doing Ten characteristics of a great Ph.D. tions based on your capabilities. ly in times where you encounter certain
this will ensure that the upper hand in supervisor blockages and obstacles. Your supervisor
terms of choosing which one suits you 7. A supervisor that is ideal gives you is not a “Genie in the Bottle.” He is not
best. The goal is for you and your su- While it’s true that every student has the freedom to show your own person- there to save you when everything else
pervisor to be comfortable talking to different personality types and prefer- ality and let you move according to goes wrong. On the other hand, that’s the
each other and be eventually learning ences, there are characteristics that fit your preferences. He or she does not beauty of it all: it will make you tougher.
how to overcome hard times on your the kind of supervisor everyone is look- treat you like a robot.
working relationship without having ing for. These ten traits are considered
to let go of each other. as the “foundation” of a great supervi- 8. He or she should be capable of in- Next Page>>>>
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Setting meetings with your Ph.D. su- use. They should be able to provide ad- What to do if things go wrong No one, in any school, is setting limits
pervisor vice also on different issues that come in terms of you changing your supervisor.
up while doing your research. Most of Frictions between you and your super- The goal here is to find the perfect fit for
The frequency of meetings you hold all, they should be able to provide a visor are inevitable during your post- you, regardless of how long it takes or the
with your supervisor depends on your helping hand in writing your thesis and graduate studies. But this should not be number of times you have to change. Just
progress. There are some who needs to also give constructive and critical feed- a reason for you to change supervisors. make sure that you have already carefully
meet them as often as possible while back. Remember the ground rules you set in examined which supervisor is the best for
others only need to see their supervi- On the other hand, while this is some- pointer number one. Communication you. Only when it does not work should
sors in certain times. But the end game thing that’s really good, you shouldn’t should be vital. Put into mind that dis- you switch teams and change your super-
is the same: Meet them regularly or at rely everything to be offered to you on a agreements are natural, and it will pop visor.
least twice a month. The best way to do silver platter. Also, if you can research up from time to time, especially when So there it goes. Ten pointers for you
this is to talk with your supervisor and it on your own, then do so. Do your own you are in the same team. But if you to take into consideration when it comes
discuss the frequency of your meetings. research first, and if you still can’t find have a strong communication founda- to getting the most out of your PhD su-
It is something that only the both of you the answers, then ask for help. tion, these disagreements will be han- pervisor. We hope that these pointers will
can agree to. dled in a manner that will help both of help you land the perfect fit for you. Just
Furthermore, a great supervisor must you grow and learn. remember that when things go wrong or
What your Ph.D. supervisor can do have the ability to teach and guide you In other words, do not hesitate to have if you’re no longer happy with the super-
for you in writing journal articles and grant a conversation with your supervisor. If visor you currently have or when you are
proposals as well as connecting you you’ve exerted all effort and still the not getting the most out of him or her,
Helping you produce a high-quality with some researchers in your field. But disagreement is not solved or the situa- you have the option to change supervi-
research should be on top of the list of there’s a limit to that too. They should tion gets worse, then it’s time to change sors. Just don’t do it in a blink of an eye.
the things that your supervisor can do not in any way do the job hunting for your supervisor – this should only be a Take some time to think about it and do
for you. They should give you the best you or do the writing for you. last resort. what you can within both your powers to
guidance they have to offer in terms of To make it clear, ask your supervisor make it work. After all, it is your future
your research structure, including the for help or advice only when you need How many times can I change my that is at stake here, so everything should
questions to ask and the methodology to it. PhD supervisor? be within your ideas and preferences.
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CSIR-CCMB January 2019 PhD Program – Official

Notification
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad, invites applications from applicants that are Indian citizens to pursue research in modern biology resulting
in a PhD. Degree.

THE JOBS OFFERED FOR PHD

WOULD BE IN THE BROAD AREAS
OF CELL BIOLOGY, MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY, GENETICS, GENOM-
ICS, DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY,
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CONSERVATION BIOLOGY, ECOL-
OGY, PROTEIN STRUCTURE AND
FUNCTION, BIOLOGY OF MACRO-
MOLECULES, BIOLOGY OF INFEC-
TION, EPIGENETICS, CHROMATIN
BIOLOGY AND BIOINFORMATICS
By Diluxi Arya

The announcement for the CSIR – Centre

for Cellular and Molecular Biology January
2019 PhD Program has been made. Inter-
ested and eligible candidates can check out
all of the details on the eligibility, selection
process, application procedure and links for the final interview will be chosen for pursuing Terms & Conditions: most any influence, political or otherwise, will
applying online given below: a PhD at CCMB. be treated as a disqualification.
Candidates will need to make their OWN
A. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR C. NOTE arrangements for travel, stay, etc. in the exam For questions, contact: academic17phd@
APPLYING centre and/or in Hyderabad for interviews. ccmb.res.in
The fellowship MUST be valid until the time Travelling allowance isn’t payable by CCMB.
Candidates with a Master’s degree in any of joining (January 2018). How to Apply:
branch of science or a Bachelor’s degree in Mere fulfilment of the minimum requirements
Engineering/Pharmacy/Medicine. Candidates with lecturer-ship only in CSIR- stipulated in the notification wouldn’t automat- Candidates can submit their applications on-
UGC (NET) evaluation or the M.Sc/M.Tech/M. ically entitle a person for selection. The con- line by 24-10-2018 via this LINK:
Candidates in the final year of the accred- Pharm applicants with GATE/GPAT won’t be clusion of CCMB in this regard will be final.
ited degree program will also be qualified shortlisted for interview. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in al- https://apply.registernow.in/ccmb/phd19/
to apply. But if chosen, their choice will be
CONDITIONAL for completing the qual-
ifying degree together with all the defined
marks criteria, and they can only join the PhD
program with the August 2019 batch of PhD
students.

B. SELECTION PROCESS

1. Online applications will be screened

along with the qualified candidates will be
called for a computer-based written test at
one of the preferred centres among the 19
test centres throughout the country on 25-11-
2018.

2. Candidates qualifying in the written test

and having a valid FELLOWSHIP for pur-
suing PhD will be shortlisted to appear for
interview in the Centre for Cellular and Mo-
lecular Biology, Hyderabad on 17-12-2018
(preliminary) and also 18-12-2018 (final).A
valid fellowship is the ABSOLUTE require-
ment for pursuing PhD at CCMB, along with
the qualified fellowships are:

• Any National level fellowship (JRF/SRF of

CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, etc.), DST-INSPIRE
or some other equal fellowship for pursuing
PhD.

• Candidates with a BE/B. Tech degree in Bio-

technology or in any engineering discipline has
to have a GATE score of 85.0 percentile.

• B. Pharm degree candidates need to have a

GPAT score of 85.0 percentile.

3. Candidates qualifying both preliminary and

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THSTI-JNU PhD Program 2018-2019

Admission to the THSTI-JNU PhD Program for the Academic Year 2018-2019-Winter Session call has been announced.

less if sufficient candidates do not secure

the minimum credentials required for ad-
mission.

Reservations: 27% seats for OBC (non-

creamy layer), 15% of seats for SC, 7.5%
of seats for ST, and 3% ofseats for differ-
ently-abled are reserved for candidates be-
longing to these categories. SC/ST/OBC
candidates are required to submit certif-
icates in respect of their claims from au-
thorized officers as notified by the Gov-
ernment for the purpose from time to time.
The differently-abled (with minimum 40%
disability) candidates are required to sub-
mit a certificate from authorized Medical
Doctors/Hospitals indicating the extent of
physical disability.

Academic program:

Selected students will undergo PhD course

work for 2 semesters starting on 1st January
technology. 2019. Those having successfully complet-
INTERESTED AND ELIGIBLE Names of shortlisted candidates will be ed the PhD course requirement will be rec-
CANDIDATES CAN CHECK OUT Group B: announced on our website by 17th No- ommended by the Academic Committee to
ALL OF THE DETAILS ON THE vember. Shortlisted candidates will have JNU for PhD registration. For the award of
ADMISSION PROCEDURE, SE- • MBBS to appear for an admission test at THSTI the doctoral degree, the candidate will have
LECTION CRITERIA, RESER- on the 3rd of December at 9:30 am. Ap- to complete all requirements as per the JNU
• BE/B Tech (Computer Science) with a plicants who clear the admission test will rules.
VATIONS, FEES, NUMBER OF valid GATE qualifying score be interviewed on 3rd and 4th December
SEATS AND APPLY ONLINE LINK 2018. Final selection will be made based Fees: Admission fees, annual fees, regis-
GIVEN BELOW • MSc – Mathematics on the applicant’s performance in the in- tration fees or any other fees levied by JNU
By Diluxi Arya terview and the list of selected candidates shall be payable by the student.
Candidates appearing in the final quali- will be published on the THSTI website
Admission to the THSTI-JNU PhD Program fying examination may also apply. How- within one working week of the inter- Hostel: Selected students will have the option
for the Academic Year 2018-2019-Winter ever, they will be required to fulfil the view. Selected candidates should interact of shared hostel accommodation in lieu of their
Session above academic/ fellowship require- with potential PhD supervisors and pro- HRA.
ments at the time of joining the vide their choice of supervisors for
Applications are invited for the THSTI-JNU PhD PHD program. lab rotations by 4 PM on 24th Application procedure:
programs under biomedical research. December 2018.
A relaxation in marks/ Candidates fulfilling the above require-
The broad domains of ongoing research are: grade during Master’s Fellowship: ments must apply online. Please take a print
Degree for those be- out of the application, sign and send it to the
• Vaccines and infectious diseases longing to SC/ST/OBC Students from group A Officer (Academics) of the institute at the
(non-creamy layer)/dif- recommended for admis- above address along with the application fee
• Translational research in maternal and child ferently-abled and any sion to the PhD program and self-attested copies of documents in sup-
health other cat- a n d hold- port of eligibility so as to reach by 10th No-
ing vember 2018.
• Drug discovery and mathematical modeling to
understand disease biology Applications received after the closing date
will not be entertained on any ground includ-
• Human microbial ecology ing postal delay. Incomplete applications in
any respect will be summarily rejected and
• Diagnostics, devices and bio-design no correspondence in this regard will be en-
tertained.
Please visit the THSTI website (www.thsti.res.
in) for details of ongoing research programs and Application fee: Non-refundable appli-
the PhD course work. The PhD program at THS- cation fee of Rs. 500 for General and OBC
TI is governed by JNU rules. For further details candidates, and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/different-
please visit www.jnu.ac.in. ly-abled candidates should be paid by bank
draft in favor of Translational Health Science
Eligibility: The candidate must fulfil one of the and Technology Institute payable at Farid-
following criteria: abad. You may also deposit the fees by bank
transfer as per the payee account details giv-
Group A: must have qualified in the junior re- en below and may submit the proof of remit-
search fellowship examination of CSIR, UGC, egories will tance.
ICMR, DBT (category I only), BINC (for bioin- be applicable
formatics & computer science) or NBHM which as per the UGC fel- Payee name: Translational Health Science and
provides fellowship for the entire duration (5 notification, 5th May 2016 or subsequent lowship from any of the above agencies Technology Institute
years) of their PhD program. notification in effect of at the time of in- will be required to utilize their own fel-
terview. lowship. Candidates with professional Payee bank: State Bank of India, Faridabad
• Should have a Master’s degree in any degrees (Group B) selected through the Main Branch, Neelam Chowk NIT,
branch of biomedical/life sciences (includ- Notification link: admission process will be awarded THS- Faridabad-121001
ing veterinary science, public health), bioin- TI fellowships equivalent to the CSIR-
formatics, computer science or Mathematics https://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/4952604_ UGC Fellowship amount. Account no.: 32497747957
from a recognized university with at least UGC-(M.PHIL.-PH.D-DEGREES)-REG-
55% marks or its equivalent (e.g.: grade B in ULATIONS,-2016.pdf No. of seats: A total of up to 15 candidates IFSC Code: SBIN0000734
the UGC 7-point scale) or a B Tech in Bio- may be selected this year, if found suitable.
Selection procedure: The number of selected candidates may be
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IISER TVM PhD Admissions January 2019 – Official

Notification
The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram (IISER-TVM) is dedicated to scientific research and science education of international
standards. Traditionally, teaching has been segregated from research in undergraduate science curricula in our country.

THE NOTIFICATION FOR THE IIS-

ER TVM PHD ADMISSIONS JANU-
ARY 2019 HAS BEEN RELEASED.
INTERESTED AND ELIGIBLE CAN
CHECK OUT ALL OF THE DETAILS
ON THE COURSE, THE FEES, THE
FELLOWSHIP, THE APPLICATION
PROCEDURE AND APPLY ONLINE
LINK HAVE BEEN GIVEN BELOW
By Diluxi Arya

IISER Thiruvananthapuram has a vibrant

PhD Programme in the areas of Biological
Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical
Sciences, Physical Sciences and Interdis-
ciplinary areas. The Institute admitted that
it’s first batch of doctoral students in August
2009 and now has over 150 PhD researchers
on its rolls. The Institute hosts modern re-
search facilities that are essential to conduct
scientific research in the 21st Century. a candidate to be called for interview. PhD. Programme, every student has been the PhD Programme at IISER-TVM is that
assigned a research supervisor(s). A duly students get involved in teaching assistant
Admission to the PhD Programme: National Level Eligibility Tests or Fellow- included doctoral committee (comprising responsibilities as delegated by the various
ships Acceptable for PhD Admission the research supervisor(s) and two other schools.
Candidates aspiring to enrol for the PhD members of this IISER faculty) monitors the
Programme at IISER-TVM must meet the progress of the course/research work of the Seminars: All PhD students should give at
minimum eligibility standards for applying, Note: Candidates are advised to consult scholar and will approve the synopsis of this least 2 seminars on their topic of research.
provided below: with the relevant PhD Admissions Advertis- PhD thesis before submission.
ing? For additional particulars. Guidebook: The PhD Guide Book for the ac-
1. Qualify in a Minumum of One of the Na- Coursework and Detailed Examination: ademic year 2018 — 19 could be downloaded
tional Level Eligibility Tests or Fellowships Duration: Including the coursework, the Students must credit a minimum of four here.
(see School specific details below), duration of the Ph. D. Programme is approxi- courses, at 300 level or higher, within the
and mately 10 semesters. first two years of enrolling for the PhD pro- Hostel Regulations: The hostel regulations
2. Obtain a minimum of 60% marks (or gramme. On conclusion of this coursework, could be downloaded here
equal ) in the Qualifying Degree (Master’s Fellowship: The monthly fellowship the CGPA of the credited courses must be 7.0
Degree or equivalent) awarded to the PhD scholars is at par with or higher. Contact:
the CSIR-UGC Junior Research Fellowship. Dean (Academics), IISER-TVM, CET Cam-
Each School can then use additional stand- What’s more, the scholar should take a pus, TVM 695016,
ards to shortlist candidates and encourage Fees: For the current fee structure, visit the comprehensive examination in the area of Tel: 0471-2778017
them to appear for written or interview test at following URL proposed research work. Email: phdprogramme@iisertvm.ac.in
IISER-TVM. Merely satisfying the minimum
eligibility criteria doesn’t necessarily entitle Doctoral Committee: Upon joining the Teaching Assistantship: A key feature of Deadline: 31-10-2018

NISER PhD Program Admission 2018-2019

(Winter Session)
The notification for the Admission to Ph.D Program – 2018-19 (Winter Session) has been announced at NISER Bhubaneswar.

Advt. No: NISER/ACAD/PhD/2018-19 (2) Biological Sciences Stream: ities & Social Sciences and Computer
INTERESTED APPLICANTS Sciences must have qualified at least
C A N C H E C K D E TA I L S O N Applications are invited from Indian citizens 60 Percent or equivalent GPA in Masters one of these national level examinations
THE ELIGIBILITY CRITE- for admission to the PhD program scheduled or M.Tech in any branches of Biology, i.e. CSIR-UGC NET/GATE/JEST/IN-
RIA, COURSES OFFERES, to commence from 4th January 2019 in the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, SPIRE (Doctoral fellowship under AORC
following schools of NISER, Bhubaneswar: Agricultural Sciences, Veterinary Scienc- Scheme with fellowship) or some other
A P P L I C AT I O N PROCE- es, Computer Sciences, Bioinformatics equivalent national level exam, valid for
DURE, RESEARCH AREAS, 1. School of Biological Sciences (SBS) and Biotechnology. Students with Mas- the current year in the appropriate field
C O N TA C T D E TA I L S A N D 2. School of Chemical Sciences (SCS) ter’s degree in Physics, Chemistry or of research.
A P P L I C AT I O N L I N K A L L 3. School of Physical Sciences (SPS) Mathematics having interest in pursuing
G I V E N B E LO W 4. School of Humanities and Social Sciences a career in Biology are encouraged to ap- (b) Candidates applying for admission in
(SHSS) ply. School of Biological Sciences must have
5. School of Computer Sciences (SCPS) qualified at least one National Level Exam
By Diluxi Arya
(a) Candidates applying for admission in
Eligibility: School of Chemical Sciences, Human-
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with fellowship (CSIR-NET, DST IN- • RA lab: Structure-and-function; mechanis- from the candidates that apply for the PhD pro-
SPIRE, DBT, ICMR or some other equiv- tic insights into the functioning of two-com- • The application form needs to be filled up gram.
alent) and should have valid fellowship ponent systems and transporters online at http://www.niser.ac.in and appli-
certificate for the year 2019 in the time of cants ought to follow stepwise instructions • Each school will send the call letters to the
application. Fellowship certificate/award • SC lab: Cellular immunology of T cells and mentioned to finish the application submis- candidates individually.
letter should be submitted in the time of macrophages: implication in infection immu- sion procedure. At the time of application,
application. nity and cancer Immunity along with this online form, the candidate • kindly refer to this site for the announcement
must upload a soft copy of the supporting of the chosen candidates.
(c) Candidates applying for admission in • TKC lab: Structure-function relationship documents according to the eligibility stand-
School of Physical Sciences must have qual- of Dengue Virus replication complex proteins ards. • The registration is scheduled to be held on 1st
ified at least one National Level Exam i.e January 2019 (Tuesday).
CSIR-UGC NET/GATE/JEST or some other (AR = Dr Abdur Rahaman, DPA = Dr Debas- • Can- didates planning to apply for at least
equivalent national level exam valid for the mita P Alone, HM = Dr Harapriya Mo- 1 school must fill up online ap- • If you have any additional query, kind-
present year. hapatra, KCP = Dr plication forms for ly send an email to cpsbs@niser.ac.in,
KC Panigrahi, each school and cpsps@niser.ac.in, cpscs@niser.ac.in, cp-
The scholarship given by NISER is Rs. PA = Dr submit shss@niser.ac.in, cpscps@niser.ac.in for
25,000/for first two years, which will Palok sepa- Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Humanities
then be enhanced to Rs. 28,000/- for re- & Social Sciences and Computer Sciences
maining three years, subject to the condi- respectively.
tion that he/she fulfills all of the require-
ments of this Institute which will be • Applicants are invited to see school website
specified from time to time. Fellow- for information on research activities.
ship amount from outside sources
will be regulated in accordance with Checklist for application submis-
the rules of their respective funding sion:
agencies.
During online submission, you Will
Research Areas: Have to have the following ready
with you for uploading;
School of Biological Sciences
• JPEG file of your passport size
• AR lab: 1. Regulation of photograph.
Lipid Homeostasis and Mem-
brane Biogenesis: role of a • JPEG file of your valid signa-
phosphatidate phosphatase (PAH) and tures.
2. Mechanism of Nuclear Remodelling:
role of Drp6 and its interacting proteins • Birth Certificate/10th pass certification
in the nuclear expansion of Tetrahyme- in support of date of birth.
na
• Certification in support of category (SC/
• DPA lab: Molecular Genetics, Epigenetics ST), just if applicable.
and Genomics of Ageing Disorders:
Neurodegeneration and Cancer • Certification and mark sheets in support of
passing qualifying exam i.e Master’s degree.
• HM lab: Antimicrobial resistance
and virulence: The lab focuses on stud- Aich, rate • Certification (s)/document(s) in support
ying abiotic and biotic stress response PSS = Dr forms of qualifying national degree exam (s) viz.
in gram-negative opportunistic bacteri- PS Singru, with ap- CSIRUGC NET/GATE/GPAT/JEST/INSPIRE
al pathogens. Candidates having sound PVA = Dr propriate (Doctoral fellowship under AORC Scheme) or
knowledge and experience in microbi- Pankaj support- some other other.
ology, molecular biology, cell biology V Alone, ing docu-
techniques and bioinformatics are en- RA = Dr ments. Address for communication and more details:
couraged. For further details please visit Rudresh Acha-
lab homepage at: http://www.niser.ac.in/ rya, SC = Dr Sub- • Two Faculty-In Charge (Academic Affairs),
users/hm hasish Chattopadhyay, sealed letters of National Institute of Science Education and
TKC = Dr TK Chowdary) reference in the prescribed format with Research (NISER),
• KCP lab: Molecular genetic approach to the signature of the referee on the envelope Po-Bhimpur-Padanpur,
understand light signalling and flowering Selection Procedure: ought to be generated by the student in the time Via-Jatni, Dist-Khurda-752050
time control in plants of interview. The copy of the reference letter Phone: 0674-2494013,
• The selection committee of the respective can be obtained online. Fax: 0674-2494004
• PA lab: Microbiota and Gut-brain-gut schools will short-list the candidates among Email: dean_aa@niser.ac.in
axis: The Aich Lab focuses on the under- those who meet the minimal educational qual- • NISER doesn’t demand any application fee
standing of the role of intestinal microbiota ifications and meet additional criteria that each
on gut-brain-gut axis. The main objective school could set as deemed necessary.
of the lab is to correlate and establish the
mechanism of host physiology in terms of • The short-listed candidates will be called Important Dates:
metabolism and immunity as a function of for an interview, supplemented with a written
commensal microbiota. Work requires a exam, if needed, for the admission.
systems biology approach with expertise
in immunology, microbiology, bioinfor- • dependent on the academic record along with
matics, and mathematical biology. People, the performance of the candidates in the se-
with experience and interest in any or many lection procedure, the selection committee of
of the areas with a strong desire for PhD re- this school will recommend candidates to the
search with a predefined question in mind, Chairman, Academic Council for admission to
are preferred the Ph.D. program.

• PSS lab: Neuroendocrine regulation, Neu- • All candidates known for the Test / Interview
ral circuitry of energy balance and reproduc- will be paid to and fro single, secondsleeper
tion class railway fare by the shortest route from
their place of residence to the Institute / ven-
• PVA lab: Molecular mechanism of eukar- ue of this Test and Interview. They must pro-
yotic start codon selection fidelity and its ef- duce evidence (railway ticket) in support of the
fect on differential protein expression pattern claim.
and cellular physiology
How to Apply:
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National Geographic Early Career Grant 2019 –

Official Notification
Check out the notification for the National Geographic Early Career Grant 2019. This is a grant that is available for candidates all over the world.

I N T E R E S T E D I ND I V I D U A LS
C A N C H E CK O U T A LL OF T H E
DE TA IL S O N T H E A P P LI C A -
T I O N P R O CE S S , D EA D LI NE,
P R OJE CT D E SC RI P TI ON A ND
SU CH BE LO W ONLY ON BI O-
T E C N IK A
By Diluxi Arya

All proposed projects must be bold, innovative,

and potentially transformative and have a key focus
on conservation, education, research, storytelling,
or technology. Projects also needs to align into one
of the three focus areas. We do not usually consid-
er applications that encourage strictly laboratory or
collections work. Grants are given on the basis of
merit and exist independent of the Society’s other di-
visions. Please note this is an extremely competitive
grant program; we get a lot more applications than
we are able to finance. Project start dates ought to be
with over five years of qualified expertise within lines. Find out More about Preparing your Proposal. than five years of full-time, professional knowledge in
a minimum of six months following the submission
the specialty of their project focus doesn’t quali- the field of your project focus, you do not qualify for an
deadline to make sure any given funds are obtained
fy for the Early Career Grant and ought to make Project Leadership: Early Career Grant. Time in grad school does not count
in time. Learn more about our review process and
an application to an Exploration Grant instead. In toward this experience limit. Stop by our Grant Oppor-
timelines. Project start dates should be a minimum
case you have already received an Early Career You may submit a proposal as the project leader for tunities page for more information about grant types.
of six weeks after the submission deadline to ensure
Grant or some Young Explorers Grant from Na- only one project at a time. But you may be a project Citizenship:
any given funds are received in time. Find out more
tional Geographic, then you might submit a fresh member or co-applicant on multiple grants simulta-
about our inspection procedure and timelines.
proposal once you’ve shut your prior grant record. neously. You have to submit a final report and media We encourage applications from all over the world.
Go to our How to Apply section to find out more from any previous grants for which you were the leader If you’re planning to work beyond your home country,
Early Career Grant
about eligibility conditions and the best way to before applying to lead a new project. Organizations you must include the name and contact information for
prepare your proposal. can apply for grants, however, the individual within at least one local collaborator as a project team mem-
Early Career Grants are intended to provide less
the organization that will lead the job –not the institu- ber at the application. Please note that the National Ge-
experienced people a chance to direct a project.
Application: tion–ought to be the candidate and will be expected to ographic Society doesn’t assist with visas. Learn more
Grant projects last one calendar year or less.If you
meet the requirements of the grant. Students should not concerning our regional offices and programs.
apply for at least 1 year of financing, your propos-
All applications must be submitted through submit in their adviser’s name. The person responsible
al will likely be sent straight back for you to revise
our online application system. We do not accept for executing the project should apply and write the ap- Deadline:
and resubmit for another deadline. Projects are
mailed or emailed applications. All application plication.
usually financed for US $5,000 and can’t exceed
materials should be submitted in English. Early All applications received by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern
US $10,000. There’s not any maximum age limi-
Career Grant and Exploration Grant projects last one Age Restrictions: Time on January 9 will be reviewed and decided upon
tation for Early Career Grant applicants. Howev-
year or less. Project start dates ought to be a minimum in February. Applications received after this deadline
er, applicants should be at least 18 years old at the
of six months after the submission deadline to ensure All applicants should be at least 18 years old at the time will be reviewed in the following grant cycle.
time of application submission. Applicants aren’t
any awarded funds are received in time. Watch the that they submit a program. There is no upper age limit
required to possess an advanced degree. Anyone
Grant Opportunities page for advice about precise dead- for Early Career Grants. However, if you’ve got more

ICGEB Short-Term Fellowships – SMART Scheme

Official Notification
The notification for the ICGEB Short-Term Fellowships – Scientific Mobility for Advanced Research Training (SMART) is now available.

opment, acquisition of particular hands-on scientists at the first phase of their career • SMART Fellowships support mobility be-
M S C C A N D I D AT E S , YO U N G training in technology offered in the receiv- wishing to invest between 3 and 9 months in tween labs situated in the Member States.
RESEARCHERS WITH ing lab and raising bilateral cooperation in a research institution within an ICGEB Mem- • Awards aren’t meant to prolong visits start-
BACKGORUNDS IN LIFE science and technology, and should reveal ber State other than their own. ed under other auspices; to encourage partic-
SCIENCES ARE ENCOUR- clear evidence of strong cooperation between • Fellowships for mobility assistance to lab- ipation in courses, workshops or symposia or
A G E D T O A P P LY F O R T H I S both labs. Applicants should concentrate on oratories located in Italy, India and South as bridging fellowships involving, or before,
the impact for the fellow’s career, the advan- Africa could be considered in the event the long-term stays funded by ICGEB or other
C O L L A B O R AT I V E E F F O R T. tage to the applicant’s home lab and also the research activity proposed isn’t covered by associations.
C H E C K D E TA I L S B E LO W suitability of the receiving lab. one of those ICGEB labs (please visit ICGEB
Arturo Falaschi Short-term fellowships). Terms and Gains:
By Diluxi Arya
Subject Area: Applications are welcome in • There is absolutely no age limitation. How-
any area of the Life Sciences. ever, preference is awarded to young scien- • Awards are for a minimum of 3 to a
Goal: tists at the start of their research career. maximum of 9 months. The fellowship
Qualification: • Applicants must be registered for a PhD or covers global economy return journey,
The program promotes the mobility of re- have acquired their PhD degree within the health insurance and subsistence of this
searchers involving the ICGEB Member • The call is open to nationals of ICGEB previous five years. Young scientists holding
States as a means of improving skill devel- Member States and provides fellowships to an MSc or equivalent can apply. Next Page>>>>
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fellow only. The stipend ranges from accessible to the ICGEB SMART Fellow qualities of the candidate’s CV and also ICGEB, Padriciano 99,
US$ 800 to 1,500 a month based on local instantly, free of any administrative over- the influence on his/her career, the possi- I-34149 Trieste, Italy
conditions in the receiving country and head expenses. ble advantage for the home and the host
seniority of the applicant. Furthermore, a country, competence, abilities and equip- E-mail: fellowships@icgeb.org,
US$ 500 monthly bench fee could be paid ICGEB makes no financial provision, ment available from the receiving lab. Tel: +39-040-3757382,
directly to the receiving lab depending on nor will it provide administrative as- ICGEB will favourably appreciate any Fax: +39-040-226555
the recommendation of the ICGEB Fel- sistance for relatives of participants in extra support provided by the receiving
lowships Committee. the programme. institute into the fellow’s living expenses Final Report:
• The fellowship stipend will be paid by (i.e. an immediate participation for living
bank transfer directly to the individual’s Selection: costs, guest house lodging, etc.. ) The successful candidate may jointly pre-
bank accounts. Upon joining the receiv- pare a final scientific report together with
ing lab, ICGEB will transfer the bench • The ICGEB Fellowships Selection Submission: the host supervisor highlighting the accom-
fee allocation into the receiving lab, Committee will evaluate complete appli- plishments reached during the period of
which will cause the management of the cations received by the closing date. The Please complete the application form in all this Fellowship.
capital and the certificate of expenses to candidates will be informed of the result components and return the form, by email,
ICGEB. The receiving lab is expected a by email when possible after the final together with all attachments to: The host Institute will submit a signed fi-
guarantee that adequate provisions are in date for the applications. nancial statement reporting that the cost
place for the particular research project • The key criteria for selection include ICGEB Fellowships Unit covered by the bench fee allowance re-
and also to make the bench fee allocation scientific excellence of this project, the Att: Barbara Argenti, ceived.

Israel Government Scholarship 2019-2020

Biotechnology & Biology
Online applications are invited under Israel Government Scholarship 2019-20. 5 scholarships are for a duration of 8 months, to undertake research/specialization, from the
universities which are approved by the Israeli Council for Higher Education and two short terms (summer school) scholarships for the students seeking to study Hebrew.

Accommodation, transportation and travel

arrangements, to and fro or in Israel, will be
borne by the student.

The following are required to be uploaded

at the time applying online:
• Colour passport size photograph ( it
must be in .jpg or .jpeg format)
• Signature ( it must be in .jpg or .jpeg
format)
• Letter of acceptance from supervisor/
Israeli University
• Mark sheets of 10 and 10+2 (self-attested)
• University/College Transcript for
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree
(The size must not exceed 530 kb for each
of the document, photograph, and signature)

The shortlisted candidates are required to

bring the following documents at the time to
interview:

i) Dully filled in application form prescribed

ii) Applications of candidates who are stay-
THE NOTIFICATION FOR THE IS- 1. Biology of the Government of Israel. (Application
2. Biotechnology ing abroad will not be considered. Form enclosed)
RAEL GOVERNMENT SCHOLAR-
ii) All original marks sheets and certificates
SHIP 2019-20 HAS BEEN AN- Eligibility: Basic requirement: of class 10 and 10+2, transcript and degree
NOUNCED. ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES in respect of Bachelor’s and Masters and all
CAN CHECK OUT ALL OF THE DE- • Candidates who have the letter of ac- i) Proof of English or Hebrew Language other original degrees and diploma.
proficiency is a must.
TAILS ON THE ISRAEL GOVERN- ceptance from the supervisor/Israeli Uni- iii) Self-attested copies of all original doc-
versity are eligible to apply uments.
MENT SCHOLARSHIP 2019-20 FOR • Age : There is no upper age limit for ap- Value of Scholarship: iv) Detailed proposal of the research/spe-
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGY plying for the scholarship. cialization, which the applicant intends to
GIVEN BELOW • Terms and conditions of the scholarship study in Israel, specifying the University
Qualification : (as on 30.11.2018) are in accordance to the yearly budget of Is- where the applicant wishes to take admission.
By Diluxi Arya rael Government for this purpose. v) Curriculum Vitae.
i) For research/specialization in the field of • The scholarship could be partial or full. vi) Letter of acceptance from Israeli super-
F. No. 12-1/2018-ES.3 Agriculture, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnol- visor/university in respect of the proposed
Government of India ogy, Environment Studies, Economics, Busi- Partial scholarship includes: research/specialization
Ministry of Human Resource Development ness Management and Mass Communication, vii) At least two (2) letters of recommenda-
(Department of Higher Education) applicant must have a Master’s degree in the i) Part of the tuition fees tion from lecturers/professors who taught the
ISRAEL GOVERNMENT relevant field. ii) Basic health insurance candidates (It should be attached or produced
SCHOLARSHIPS 2019-20. iii) Monthly allowance for one academic during interview).
Others: year (8 months only). viii) Three (3) photographs
Link for online application: http://proposal. ix) Certificate of Health.
sakshat.ac.in/scholarship/ (Note: Only online i) Candidates who have already been abroad Full scholarship includes: x) NOC from the employer. In case of Gov-
application is invited No other mode of appli- for studies/training/ specialization either on ernment Servant, clearance of the Cadre Con-
cation will be considered. Applicants need not scholarships or on their own, for a period ex- i) Tuition fee trolling Authority is mandatory.
send the print out of their application) ceeding six months are eligible to apply, if ii) Basic health insurance
they have been in India for at least two con- iii) Monthly allowance for one academic LAST DATE OF ONLINE
Applications are invited for the following secutive years after returning from abroad as year (8 months only) APPLICATION:- 30.11.2018
subjects: on 30.11.2018.