PhD Programme

Centre for Human Genetics, Bengaluru invites applications for research positions leading to a PhD degree to be awarded by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE).

Candidates with a Master's degree in any science or a Bachelor's degree in engineering, medicine or allied sciences with a minimum of 55% or equivalent grades are eligible to apply. It is preferable, but not mandatory, that at the time of application, the candidates have cleared a national-level examination and procure a research fellowship tenable at CHG (such as GATE/CSIR/UGCNET, JRF exams conducted by DBT/ICMR, JGEEBILS, Entrance test conducted by Manipal University and the like). Selected candidates will have to appear for an interview. Successful applicants who lack financial support will be paid a stipend (equivalent to that of a project assistant) by the Centre, and will be encouraged to clear a national examination and obtain a fellowship within a year of admission to the Ph.D. programme.

Applications will be received throughout the year. Screening, interviews and admissions will be carried out twice a year, in May and November. A formal application can be made by email to phdadmin@chg.res.in. The application format can be found on the CHG website. Applications should include a CV, marks obtained in the 10th and 12th standard and B.Sc., M.Sc/MBBS degree examination marks and degree certificate (all in the form of authenticated copies) along with a recent photograph. A brief description of the applicant's research interest should accompany the application.

Candidates shortlisted for an interview will be intimated by email.

Information about CHG can be found on the website (www.chg.res.in). Potential applicants are free to contact faculty members whose area of research interests them.