CHINTA announces admission in PhD (Biological Science) Program (Jan. 2025 )
Under the TCG CREST-AcSIR Agreement to advance research and academic collaboration in neuroscience, the Centre for High Impact Neuroscience and Translational Applications (CHINTA) invites applications to its Ph.D. program in Biological Sciences. Students in the program have the option to focus on neurobiology, computational neuroscience, stem cells and translational applications. The Ph.D. degree will be awarded by the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) and will adhere to AcSIR’s established rules and regulations.
Application process for January 2025 admissions: CLOSED
Why join Ph.D. at CHINTA?
CHINTA provides an exceptional environment for PhD students interested in impactful neuroscience research. Through a unique partnership with AcSIR, CHINTA offers cutting-edge facilities, access to interdisciplinary projects in neurobiology and computational neuroscience, and mentorship from distinguished faculty. Students benefit from a strong focus on translational neuroscience, connecting their work to real-world applications in healthcare. With opportunities for collaboration, career development, and networking with leading experts, CHINTA is an ideal choice for aspiring researchers committed to advancing neuroscience.
Research Focus
The research areas at CHINTA are diverse and integrative, bridging concepts across biological sciences, chemistry, and physics. Faculty and research scientists are currently engaged in fields such as synaptic neuroscience, computational neuroscience, developmental neurobiology, and stem cell research.
Eligibility
Master’s degree in biological science with minimum 55% marks (without rounding off) or equivalent grade for General (UR)/General-EWS and minimum 50% marks (without rounding off) or equivalent grade for OBC (NCL)/SC/ST, Third gender and Persons with Disability (PwD). Candidates who have fulfilled AcSIR eligibility criteria will be asked to appear for a written test.
Important Information
CHINTA will adhere to the AcSIR guidelines for the selection process. The selection process includes a written test followed by an interview. CHINTA will conduct the selection process in both online and offline mode.
Important Dates
Written Test: 21st November 2024, 3-4 PM
Interview: To be Announced
Written Test
Please click here to get the Syllabus for PhD Admission Test
Please click here for the Instructions for the Written Test can be found here
Point of Contacts
In case of any queries, please send an email to below email ids
- Anubrata Chakrabarti, Head-Collaboration & AcSIR Academic Coordinator
coordinator@tcgcrest.org
- Dr Saishree Badrinarayanan, Program Manager
chinta@tcgcrest.org
- Sonal Agarwal Moda, Centre Administrator
chinta@tcgcrest.org