The CDFD (Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics), Hyderabad, is a premier institute in the country, which provides services in DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics and conducts cutting edge basic and translational research in frontier areas of modern biology.
CDFD Invite applications from highly motivated candidates for admission to our Research Scholars Program, beginning July / August 2022. Keeping in view the interdisciplinary nature of modern biology, we especially encourage persons from diverse backgrounds to apply. Those admitted as Research Scholars would be encouraged to register under the Ph.D. program of Manipal Academy of Higher Education or Regional Centre for Biotechnology. The selection for RSP – II – 2022 shall be based on interview conducted through online mode, as detailed below.
Eligibility Criteria : To be eligible for Admission to the CDFD RSP – II – 2022, the candidate must have:
1. A Master’s degree in any branch of Science, Technology, or Agriculture OR MBBS from a recognized University / Institute. Candidates who have appeared for their final semester examination, but are awaiting results, are also eligible to apply.
2. Qualified for a Junior Research Fellowship from CSIR / UGC / DBT / ICMR / INSPIRE / JEST / UGC – RGNF or any other similar examination with fellowship. Candidates having qualified for Project – JRF under the ICMR funded project Scheme [which is only for a period of two years] OR DBT JRF NET with a B.Tech. [Biotechnology] degree OR DBT JRF NET under DBT – category - II list OR LS-NET qualification only in CSIR-UGC (NET) examination are NOT eligible.
3. A valid fellowship is an ABSOLUTE requirement for pursuing Ph.D. at CDFD. However,
a) If a candidate’s fellowship result is AWAITED, the candidate must UPDATE the fellowship status positively before the interview, via email to <rsp@cdfd.org.in>.
b) Though a candidate is allowed to submit application without having qualified valid fellowship, only those candidates who hold a valid fellowship will be eligible for interview.
Selection Procedure : Admission to the CDFD – RSP – II – 2022 will be based on an interview via video conference; scheduled to be held in end of May / beginning of June, 2022 (the exact dates will be informed along with the list of candidates shortlisted for the interview). The candidates should be available for more than one round of interviews, spread over a week, if needed.
The list of candidates shortlisted for interview will be displayed in the beginning of May, 2022.
Application Procedure : Interested candidates who fulfill the above conditions may register their names for RESEARCH SCHOLARS PROGRAM – II – 2022 by applying online through this portal. Please upload soft copies of certificates in support of date of birth, educational qualifications, reservation category (if applicable), and fellowship examination qualified. Please contact <rsp@cdfd.org.in> for any queries. The Online application facility will be closed on April 26, 2022. Director, CDFD reserves the right to accept / reject any or all applications.
Note :
• CDFD’s Research Scholars Program is a fully residential program. The selected candidates will have to stay on campus.
• Mere fulfilment of the minimum requirements stipulated in the notification would not automatically entitle a candidate for selection. The decision of CDFD in this regard shall be final. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any influence, political or otherwise, will be treated as a disqualification.
• The fellowship MUST be valid till the time of joining (August 2022).
Important dates :
Last date for submitting online application – April 26, 2022
Display of shortlist for interview – May 11, 2022
Date of Interview – End of May, 2022 / Beginning of June, 2022 [Date(s) to be announced later]
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