byGaganDeep
Updated on - 5 Aug, 2024
The Post Doctoral Programme in Neurosciences is a highly specialized academic programme which is set up for students who wish to further their research in the field of neurosciences. It is commonly a 1-2 year long course and is designed to deliver intense research experience under the supervision of faculty members for developing subject specific proficiency. Applicants continue scholarly endeavors in areas such as neurophysiology, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, cognitive neuroscience, neurogenetics, cellular and molecular neurobiology, among others.
The following tests are considered for the admission to the Post Doctoral Programme in Neurosciences: GRE, GATE, NET, JEST and other tests and other tests on the national level. Some of the institutes may also offer admissions depending on the candidates’ study performance, research capability and past accomplishments other than an entrance examination.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Post Doctoral Programme in Neurosciences |
| Duration | 1-3 years |
| Course Level | Postdoctoral |
| Eligibility | PhD in Neurosciences or related field, Research experience, Publications in relevant areas |
| Top Colleges | National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Institute of Neurosciences Kolkata (INK) |
1. Graduate with a PhD in Neuroscience, Physiology, Pharmacology, Biophysics, Biochemistry or other related fields.
2. Publications and impactful scholarly work which has not less than five published papers in refereed journals
3. For General & OBC Category candidates – Minimum 55% in GATE/NET or any other National Level Examination as mentioned above.
4. By offering a written test and an interview conducted by the institute.
5. The other important condition that was set in the adverts was that the applicants should not be more than 35 years of age.
6. Recommendation letters written by guides, supervisors, or mentors that are highly recommending.