Kickstart Your Pharma Research Career | NIAB PhD Admission 2025 & Research Fellowship
The PhD Admission 2025 at the BRIC-National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad offers aspiring researchers a golden opportunity to pursue a Pharmaceutical Science PhD through a prestigious Research Fellowship program. Affiliated with the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad, and governed by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, this program focuses on advanced biotechnology and pharmaceutical research. Candidates passionate about exploring Animal Health, Immunology, Transgenic Technology, and Bioinformatics can now apply to join one of India’s most advanced pharma and biotech research centers for the 2025–26 academic session.
About the Institute:
The National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) is an autonomous institute under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and functions under the Biotechnology Research Innovation Council (BRIC). Located in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, NIAB is dedicated to biotechnology and pharmaceutical research aimed at enhancing animal and human health. With a 100-acre advanced research campus, NIAB offers a rich environment for PhD Admission 2025 candidates to explore diverse areas of biotechnology and pharmaceutical science through guided Research Fellowship programs.
Program Overview: PhD Admission 2025 at NIAB Hyderabad
NIAB invites applications for its Pharmaceutical Science PhD program for the 2025–26 session (RSP-II/2025-26). The program is affiliated with the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad, and offers students a structured Research Fellowship experience in interdisciplinary areas of biotechnology.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must possess one of the following:
- M.Sc., M.Tech., M.V.Sc., M.Pharm., MBBS, or B.Tech (Life Sciences)
- Must hold a valid national-level Research Fellowship (CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/INSPIRE NET JRF/UGC-RGNF).
Note: GATE/MPAT or similar qualifications without a 5-year fellowship are not accepted.
Key Research Areas – Pharmaceutical Science PhD Specializations:
Students admitted through PhD Admission 2025 will engage in high-impact pharma and biotech research across fields such as:
- Advanced Biotherapeutics & Vaccine Development
- Transgenic Technology
- Immunology & Infectious Disease Biology
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Nanobiotechnology & Drug Delivery Systems
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Reproductive Biology & Endocrinology
- Animal Nutrition and Health
This program enables Research Fellowship holders to explore frontier areas of Pharmaceutical Science PhD research under expert faculty mentorship.
Application Process – PhD Admission 2025:
Apply online via NIAB Application Portal between 21st October 2025 and 30th November 2025.
Applicants must upload:
- Proof of date of birth
- Educational certificates
- Fellowship documentation
- Category certificate (if applicable)
Selection Procedure:
Shortlisted candidates for PhD Admission 2025 will undergo an online interview (tentatively 16–17 December 2025).
Final selection will be merit-based, and Research Fellowship awardees will be allotted labs based on faculty interests and project availability.
Selected candidates are expected to join by 12th January 2026.
Facilities and Campus Life:
NIAB offers world-class research infrastructure for Pharmaceutical Science PhD students, including molecular labs, cell culture facilities, and computational biology units.
The Research Fellowship program is supported by expert guidance, modern equipment, and exposure to global research practices.
The scenic Gachibowli campus provides on-campus accommodation, a hygienic canteen, and a vibrant academic community.
