About
Program
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.
Who Can Apply
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.
How to apply
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 2023. Canvassing in any form and/or bringing in any
influence, political or otherwise will be treated as a disqualification.
Duration:
6 Months (No provision of extension in duration of Dissertation Program).
The
training can be undertaken for a maximum of six months between January to
December 2024. 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.
Important Dates
Last
date of Application: November 15, 2023
Intimation
to selected applicants: November 29, 2023
Last
date of submission of fee: December 07,
2023
In
case of non-receipt of fees, seats will be offered to waiting list applicants
after December 07, 2023.
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 once paid is non-refundable.
Boarding and Lodging
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, electricity and mess charges as per actual, will be applicable as
per CSIR-IMTECH rules).
(certifying that the candidate is pursuing degree program, click here for format)
Contact:
Coordinator, Skill Development, CSIR-IMTECH
Email: internship@imtech.res.in Phone no 0172 2880186
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