Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics - CDFD Admission 2007
Website: www.cdfd.org.in
Admission for Research Scholars Program 2007
The CDFD (Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics) Hyderabad, is a premier institute in the country, which provides services in DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics and conducts basic research in different areas of modern molecular and cellular biology. The main themes of research at CDED are:
Genetics:
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Molecular Pathnogenesis
Computational & Structural Biology
We invite applications from highly motivated candidates, willing to take up challenges in modern biology, for admissions to our Research Scholars program. Keeping in view the interdisciplinary nature of modern biology, we especially encourage persons from diverse backgrounds to apply. Those admitted as Research Scholars would be encouraged to apply for the Ph.D. program of Manipal Academy of Higher Education or University of Hyderabad.
Eligibility: M.B.B.S. or Masters Degree in any branch of Science, Technology, or Agriculture. Candidates (other than MBBS graduates) must have cleared the CSIR / UGC / DBT / ICMR / ICAR NET for JRF. Those who have appeared, but are awaiting results, are also eligible to apply. However, only those candidates will be considered who produce proof of having cleared the CSIR / UGC / DBT / IMCR / ICAR NET JRF except for M.B.B.S. Admission to CDFD Research Scholars program is based on a 2-tier system involving a written test followed by interview of candidates who have qualified the written test.
From the current Academic year, CDFD is pleased to announce upto two research fellowships for the candidates with MBBS. The admission procedure will remain the same.
In the case of candidates whose JRF examination results are announced after 20th April but before 12th May, 2007 they will be eligible to appear for the CDFD examination upon furnishing the relevant details of having cleared the JRF / NET with fellowship.
Applications on plain paper as per the formal displayed on our website should be sent to
Admissions Co-ordinator,
Academic cell, CDFD,
Gandipet,
Hyderabad 500 075.
Applications may also be made on-line through our website: www.cdfd.org.in The last date for applications to reach CDFD is 20th April, 2007. The list of eligible candidates will be displayed on our website by the beginning of May, 2007. No individual intimation letter would be sent.
Eligible candidates will be called for written examination at CDFD followed by interview during 14th & 15th of May, 2007 for which no TA/DA will be paid. Director, CDFD reserves the right to accept/ reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons whatsoever.