Pursuing Ph.D. in Life sciences/ Biotechnology and Ph.D. in Bioinformatics provides its graduate scholars a discovery-driven intellectual environment with the aim to develop them as independent researchers.
Graduate scholars are also trained in academic and research publishing processes as well as honed in their teaching abilities so they can be prepared for leadership positions in academic and research-focused organizations.
Research in the Department of Life Sciences is multifaceted with major focus in the areas of :
Eligibility
A candidate should have a Master’s degree in any areas of Life Sciences or M.Tech. in relevant areas, with a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade point.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will be intimated for appearing in written test and interview to be conducted at Shiv Nadar University campus in Gautam Buddha Nagar District (near Greater Noida), U.P. Important dates are mentioned below: Candidates with CSIR-UGC NET-JRF & DBT-JRF, etc., fellowships will directly appear for the onsite interview.
| Last date for applying online | 15th June, 2020 |
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| Examination and Interview dates | 2nd and 3rd July 2020 |
Detailed fee structure is available on our website.
All full-time Ph.D. students admitted into the program shall receive a doctoral research and teaching assistantship consisting of 100% tuition-fee waiver and 70% hostel-fee waiver. The student shall also receive a monthly stipend of ₹50,000 for the first two years, and ₹55,000 for the next two years subject to bench-marked performance. The assistantship is subject to satisfactory performance in the program evaluated continuously and compliance with all University regulations.
Candidates may note that the University reserves the right to accept or reject any application based on its departmental screening criteria, hence all applicants may not be shortlisted for the interview. Therefore, no requests for refund of the application fee shall be entertained whether or not the candidates are called for the interview.