The National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) is an autonomous institution of Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, for a mandate of basic research, teaching & training, and as a national repository for cell lines/hybridomas etc. The Centre is located in the midst of academically enriched environment of Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Pune.
Post-Graduate Dissertation Program (6 or 12 Months)
NCCS invites applications from eligible candidates for the post-graduate dissertation program. Eligible applicants, who are bonafide PG students with a consistently strong academic record and a commitment to pursuing studies in modern biology such as Cell & Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, Neuroscience, Immunology, Infection Biology, Cancer Biology and Microbial Ecology are encouraged to apply.
NCCS offers four annual enrolment periods for its dissertation program: January, April, July, and October. This schedule provides applicants the flexibility to submit their applications throughout the year. Please note that the application period opens five months prior to your intended start date and closes three months before it.
Eligibility
1. Students who are currently pursuing their first year of M. Sc., M. Pharm, M. Tech, OR students in their fourth year of B. Tech, B. Pharm, B. Sc. or integrated M. Sc.
2. Applicants with qualifications such as MBBS, MD, B. V. Sc, or M. V. Sc. who have a keen interest in translational clinical research. Applicants who have already completed or expected to complete their post-graduation before the training session ends are ineligible to apply. However, this does not apply to MBBS, MD, B. V. Sc, or M. V. Sc degree holders. Please note that meeting the essential eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting or subsequent selection for the PG dissertation at NCCS.
Notes
• To submit your online application form, visit the 'Project Positions' section under the 'Careers' menu on the NCCS website. Please upload the following documents as a single PDF file. This two-page PDF should not exceed 1 MB in size.
* The cumulative mark sheet of your Bachelor's degree OR, for four-year programs, the cumulative mark sheet for the third year.
* A certificate from the Head of the Department/ Principal of your College/ University, or Institute using the provided format in 'Annexure A'. Please print out 'Annexure A' on official letterhead- without making any changes in the format, fill it out, add a photograph, have it duly signed, stamped, and scanned before you upload it.
* Applications missing either of these attachments will not be considered for selection. It's important to note that this requirement doesn't apply to candidates with MBBS, MD, M. V. Sc., or B. V. Sc. qualifications.
* Please bring the original HOD certificate and the B. Sc. marksheet at the time of joining.
• NCCS does not offer any stipend and does not impose any fees for the PG dissertation program.
• The PG dissertation program is a full-time commitment. On-campus hostel accommodation may be provided to a limited number of students on a chargeable, first- come, first-served basis.
• NCCS does not accept applications for part-time dissertations from any students as the PG dissertation program is a full-time training program. Selected students are required to complete a minimum of 5 or 10 months of dissertation, and completion certificates will be issued only upon fulfillment of this requirement.
• Enrolled students are expected to rigorously adhere to all rules and regulations established by the NCCS throughout the duration of their dissertation. Regular attendance at given work place, scheduled lab activities, and any other academic events, is typically required.
• If you experience any technical difficulties during the online application process, please email us at academics@nccs.res.in.
Typical Schedule
Commencement of Online Application Submission
January : Aug 01, April : Nov 01, July : Feb 01, October : May 01
Deadline for Online Application Submission
January : Sept 20, April : Dec 20, July : Mar 20, October : Jun 20
Announcement of Selected Candidates
January : Oct 01, April : Jan 01, July : Apr 01, October : Jul 01
Commencement of Dissertation
January : Jan 01, April : Apr 01, July : Jul 01, October : Oct 01
If the date scheduled for announcing selected candidates falls on a holiday, the announcement will be made on the following working day. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered for the session applied. Applicants need to apply again if they wish apply for next session and eligible for it.
Online Application Links
Apply here for January session
Apply here for April session
Apply here for July session
Apply here for October session
NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CELL SCIENCE
An Autonomous Institute of Department of Biotechnology,
Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India
NCCS Complex, Savitribai Phule Pune University Campus, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411007
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