PhD Programme in Biological and Life Sciences at Ahmedabad UniversityÂ
About Ahmedabad University:
Ahmedabad University is a private, non-profit research university was founded in 2009 by Ahmedabad Education Society (AES), a non-profit educational foundation located in Ahmedabad. Ahmedabad University is envisioned to become a global leader that provides liberal arts education within a research university. Interdisciplinary curriculum, experiential learning environment, and research define an Ahmedabad education. We are reimagining the classroom beyond the physical walls and focusing on the whole development of each student in an engaging and nurturing environment.
Being located in the centre of a vibrant and entrepreneurial city, our education is contextually rich and globally connected. Our world-class education attracts 3500 students from 22 states of India and seven countries.
Eligibility for PhD Programme:
Candidates having a first class (55% and above) master’s degree or an equivalent grade in a point scale where the grading system is followed, in any of the areas given below, are eligible to apply for the PhD programme in Biological and Life Sciences.
In exceptional cases, a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree may be admitted to the programme, albeit with the requirement f completing additional credits as per the overall PhD policy of Ahmedabad University.
Areas where PhD Admission Positions Exist:Â
These areas include any area of Biological or Biomedical Sciences broadly defined.
They include but are not confined to Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Nanotechnology, Physiology, Biophysics, Toxicology, Bioinformatics, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, and Forensic Sciences (Biology/Chemistry).
An equivalent degree in subjects related to biological sciences or other areas of science and engineering may be considered if the candidate can demonstrate strong scholastic ability and an interest in biological sciences.
Financial Support for PhD Programme:Â
Ahmedabad University awards full tuition fee waiver and financial support to full-time doctoral students. The Financial support could be either University Assistantship, University Fellowship, or from sponsors’ projects. We offer University Assistantship at INR 40,000 per month plus a tuition fee waiver and University Fellowship at INR 50,000 per month plus a tuition fee waiver.
Important Dates for the Winter Semester 2023 for PhD Programme At Ahmedabad University
Application portal opens: Monday, February 13, 2023
Application Deadlines: Monday, April 10, 2023
Tentative Date for test and Interview: Monday and Tuesday, May 8-May 9, 2023
