Research Opportunities in Life Sciences - IISER Pune Notification 2014

Integrated PhD and PhD Admissions in Life Sciences- August 2014

Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates with background in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Mathematics and Engineering for admission into Integrated PhD and PhD Program in Life Sciences in a highly interdisciplinary research environment for the session beginning in August 2014.


Starting this year IISER Pune, Biology has adopted the Joint Graduate Entrance Examination for Biology and Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (JGEEBILS) as one of the criteria to induct students into the Integrated PhD and PhD program. JGEEBILS is administered by TIFR and will be conducted at multiple centers across India. Students who wish to join IISER for the above programs must appear for JGEEBILS.

Official Website: http://univ.tifr.res.in/gs2014/apply_online/apply_online.htm

Details of qualification and application procedure for Integrated PhD are available on the website http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/admissions/int-phd-programme & http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/admissions/phd-programme

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune
An autonomous Institution under Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India

900, NCL, Innovative Park, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune-411008
Ph: 02025908001, Fax: 020-25865315blogger
Website: www.iiserpune.ac.in

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)

Applications are invited for the Summer Programme (May 16 to July 18, 2011) in Visiting Students' Research Programme (VSRP) – 2011 in Mathematics, Theoretical & Experimental Physics, Chemistry, Biology & Computer & System Sciences.

Eligibility Criteria

Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics - Pre-final year students of

(1) M.Sc. in Applied Maths, Astronomy, Biosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.

(2) B.E. / B.Tech with interest in Physics .

(3) Medicine / Engineering.

(4) Exceptionally bright B.Sc. students in Mathematics may be considered.

Computer & Systems Sciences - Pre-final year students of B.E. / B.Tech. / M.Sc. / M.C.A. / M.E. / M.Tech.

Application Procedure

Download the VSRP-2011 application form from the Downloads section of this website or send a request for application form with a self-addressed, stamped (Rs 10/-) envelope (25cmX17cm) super scribed: VSRP-2011 to:

“Assistant Registrar (Academic), University Cell, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005.

Contact Information

Address: Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai – 400 005
Tel : (022) 2278 2875 / 2629 /2241
Fax : (022) 2280 4555
Email : vsrp@tifr.res.in
Website: http://www.tifr.res.in/~vsrp

Last date for receipt of form: 07 January 2011