ICMR-NIHR Jodhpur

Internship/Dissertation

ICMR-NIHR, Jodhpur invites applications from eligible postgraduate students for Dissertation / Internship Training for a period of 2 months & 6 months. This program provides structured research exposure in the field of Non-Communicable Diseases, Public Health, Epidemiology, Implementation Research, Biostatistics, Laboratory Sciences, Nutrition, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Biomedical Research.

6-Month Programme

Final semester Postgraduate students (M.Sc., MPH, M.Tech, etc.) from recognized Universities/Colleges/Institutes in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Public Health & Allied Subjects or any other relevant field.

2-Month Programme

Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Public Health & Allied Subjects or any other relevant field from any recognized institute.

S.No. Programme Sessions Duration Slots
1 Internship / Dissertation
  • January - June
  • July - December
6 Months 20 Slots
2 Internship / Observership
  • May - June
  • August - September
2 Months 20 Slots
Number of slots may vary depending upon mentor availability.
Academic Officer Dr. Janesh Kumar Gautam डॉ. जनेश कुमार गौतम
Designation Scientist-C & Academic Officer
Phone 0291-2729739
Email academic-niirncd@icmr.gov.in
Note: For any queries, please use the Phone number or Email provided above. No other method of communication will be considered.

Internship Programmes

# Programme Title Status Last Date Duration Documents
1 Internship / Dissertation Jan-June 2027 33 days left Open
06 Dec 2026
Six months
2 Internship / Dissertation Aug-Jan 2027 Expired Closed (Date Passed)
27 Jul 2026
Application Closed
Six months
3 Internship / Dissertation July-December 2026 Expired Closed (Date Passed)
31 May 2026
Application Closed
Six months

Application Process

  • 1. Interested candidates are required to submit the application form. There is no application fee for submitting the application form.
  • 2. The candidate must submit the duly filled application Form attested and endorsed by the Head of the Institution/Department.
    *Applications without official endorsement/attestation will not be considered.
  • 3. Along with the application form, applicants must include:
    • A brief Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    • A mandatory 500-word Statement of Purpose (SOP) indicating research interest and motivation.
  • 4. Detailed information regarding application timelines, submission deadlines, selection process, and commencement dates will be notified through the Advertisement/Notification of the respective session.
  • 5. Candidates may check the Active Session / Current Advertisement section below for ongoing application opportunities.

General Terms & Conditions

  • 1. Each selected student will be assigned a mentor and shall work exclusively under the guidance of the assigned mentor.
  • 2. A minimum of 80% attendance is mandatory for the successful completion of the program.
  • 3. The number of seats may be increased or decreased at any moment by the approval of the competent Authority.
  • 4. Candidates are encouraged to prepare and publish manuscripts with the assistance and guidance of their assigned mentors only.
  • 5. Each selected candidate will be required to present one paper every week as per the Journal Club schedule.
  • 6. A weekly lecture series will be conducted by an ICMR Scientist as part of the academic program.
  • 7. Students must strictly adhere to all laboratory rules, regulations, working hours, and safety protocols.
  • 8. Hostel and guest house facilities are not available at present. The selected candidates must make their own accommodation arrangements.
  • 9. Students are required to present their research work and submit a dissertation/internship report at the end of the training.
  • 10. No financial support, stipend, hostel, boarding, or lodging facilities will be provided.
  • 11. ICMR–NIHR reserves the right to terminate the engagement of any student at any stage in case of non-compliance.
  • 12. Canvassing in any form and at any stage will lead to the direct disqualification of the candidate.