Ph.D. Program in Biology
The Department of Biology at Ashoka University invites students to carry out cutting-edge research through its Ph.D. program in Biological Sciences. The university offers fully funded fellowships to select candidates. We are recruiting Ph.D. candidates for the academic session 2024-2025 in the following thematic areas:
- Animal Behaviour and Life History Evolution
- Functional RNA, Origins of Life & Phase-separation
- Computational Genomics and Disease Genetics
- Microbial Evolution, Antibiotic Resistance and Genomics
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry of Circadian Clock
- Neuroscience of Sleep and Communication
- Plant-animal Interactions
These thematic areas encompass the diversity in biological systems – in both length and complexity. State-of-the-art research facilities and a unique liberal arts environment allow Ph.D. students at Ashoka University to work on interdisciplinary research projects drawing on the expertise of faculty members within and beyond the Biology Department.
Principal Investigators listed below will be recruiting Ph.D. students in the admission cycle for the academic year 2024-2025.
- Bittu Kaveri Rajaraman
- Krishna Melnattur
- Laasya Samhita
- Manvi Sharma
- Sandeep Ameta
- Shivani Krishna
- Sougata Roy
- Meghna Agarwala
- Tanmoy Roychowdhury
**The faculty members will be recruiting only externally funded students who receive a scholarship from government or partner organizations.
For further details on the research of individual faculty members, click here. The last date for application submission is December 10, 2024. Please click on the link to fill out the application form.
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