Programmes & Schemes

i3c BRIC-RCB Ph.D. Programme

Enrolling exceptionally gifted Ph.D. scholars in foundational courses and training in cutting-edge technology platforms during the first semester at RCB will serve as a catalyst for the goals of the i3C BRIC-RCB Ph.D. program in biosciences. Using the academic and infrastructure strengths of RCB and the iBRICs, the new Ph.D. program would be modelled after the current RCB Ph.D. program but with a lot of new material. Using the academic and infrastructure strengths of RCB and the iBRICs, the new Ph.D. program would be modelled after the current RCB Ph.D. program but with a lot of new material. While adhering to the most recent UGC regulations on eligibility, duration, and coursework credit requirements, the program will be governed by RCB statutes, ordinances, and regulations. A pertinent immersion program (field internship) for an extra three months right after the first semester of courses would also be part of the Ph.D. curriculum. The coursework and internship will be followed by doctoral research with the appropriate supervisors in the iBRICs, RCB, or ICGEB.

Programme Type: Human Resource and Development

Ministry / Department: Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India

Focus Area: Biosciences

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India

Eligibility: There will be two proposed tracks of entry into the programme. Track I: 1. Indian students may apply if they have a four-year bachelor's or master's degree in any field of science and technology from an accredited university, or if they have a bachelor's degree in medicine, bachelor's degree in surgery, or an equivalent degree with aggregate score of 60% or an equivalent grade. 2. All applicants must have a five-year valid national level fellowship such as the DBT-JRF, CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF, ICMR-JRF, or similar. Track II: 1. The prerequisite is an undergraduate degree in medicine (MBBS) or any branch of engineering from the non-biological sciences (BTech/BE) with 60% aggregate marks in the previous qualifying degree examination (with a 5% relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/differentlyabled (PwBD) allowed according to current statutory norms). 2. Age limit: 30 years on the application deadline.

Purpose: Capacity Building

Application Method: Online

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