CSIR-Institute
of Microbial Technology (CSIR-IMTECH), invites exceptionally motivated students
to undertake research training under dissertation program at CSIR-IMTECH. CSIR-IMTECH
is a multidisciplinary institute with excellent research facilities, state of
the art computational and library facilities, and faculty with research
interests in frontier areas of modern biology and biotechnology (please visit our website http://www.imtech.res.in for information on different areas and faculty
activities).
Mandate: The Program is aimed to
introduce exceptional students to the basic techniques used in Microbiology,
Molecular Biology, Protein Sciences, Cell Biology, Immunology, preclinical
research, Bioinformatics, Fermentation Technology, Biosensors, Medicinal
Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering through bench work for 6
months.
Students Pursuing M.Sc., M. Pharma, M. Tech., B.
Pharma, B. Tech., MCA and equivalent from UGC recognized Universities to
undertake research training towards partial fulfillment of their degree. The
minimal eligibility criterion for consideration of the requests is first
division or an equivalent grade (or at least 60% of aggregate scores) in all
major examinations starting from the secondary school examination onwards. The
selected students will be assigned to a Faculty/scientist who will mentor
him/her during the training period. Each student is required to complete a
small research project work under the guidance of the scientist. At the end of
the program, student will need to submit a ‘Project Report’ of the work done
and on successful completion
of the program, the students will be awarded a certificate.
Number of seats: 30. The number
of trainees’ intake varies and depends upon the availability of bench space
with different scientists of IMTECH. Decision of the competent authority would
be final regarding number of seats for intake. Five seats are reserved for the children of serving CSIR employees.
Candidates
can apply using online application form available at
IMTECH website. Along with the application, candidates have
to upload a Statement of Purpose (SOP), a letter of recommendation from his/her
guide and an authorization letter/bonafide certificate (certifying that the
candidate is pursuing degree program) issued by Head of the University /
College / Institute.
Declaration of selection:
A
screening cum selection committee constituted by the Director, IMTECH will
select the students. The decision of the Director, CSIR-IMTECH, regarding
selection of the candidates shall be final. The decision of selection will be
displayed on website of IMTECH in the month of December 2022. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any
influence, political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification.
Duration: 6
Months.
The
training can be undertaken for a maximum of six months between January to
December 2023. Actual dates of training will be decided based on mutual consent
between the selected candidate and the faculty through Coordinator,
Dissertation Program, CSIR-IMTECH.
In
cases where the applicant joins the program and wants to discontinue without
completion of the program (minimum residency period of 4 months), no
certificate will be provided.
Last
date of Application: November 15, 2022
Intimation
to selected applicants: December 2, 2022
Last
date of submission of fee: December 12, 2022
In case of non-receipt of fees,
seats will be offered to waiting list applicants after December 12, 2022.
Fee Details:
After
completion of selection process, successful candidates will be informed to make
payment online to the Director, IMTECH account (Account No. 30267007362).
Fee:
Rs. 25,000 + 18 % GST (GST would be as per GOI norms issued from time to time).
Fee paid once is non-refundable.
CSIR-IMTECH will not provide any financial support for the
training/ boarding/ lodging. The students will have to make their own
arrangement for stay during the program. However, CSIR-IMTECH may consider
specific requests from outstation students only, for shared accommodation
depending upon the availability of the same (Rs. 5000/- plus mess charges as
per actual will be applicable as per CSIR-IMTECH rules).
Certificate by the
Head of the Department/ Principle of College/ University/ Institute
(to be issued
on the letter head)
This is to
certify that
Mr/Ms.................................................................................................
is a student in
the department of .......................................................................................
in our
College/University/Institute. He / She will be available for Dissertation
Research Program at CSIR-IMTECH, Chandigarh during the period from
............................................... to
.................................................... in the event of his/her
selection.
Date
Signature & Designation
Seal