Future Leaders in Biotech: i3c BRIC-RCB Announces PhD Admissions for 2026-27

The Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) and the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) have opened applications for the prestigious i3c BRIC-RCB PhD Programme in Biosciences. This nationally integrated program brings together 13 premier autonomous institutes, RCB, and ICGEB to foster a globally competitive ecosystem for scientific discovery and indigenous technology development.

The i3c Framework: Coursework & Immersion

The i3c program is designed to move beyond traditional classroom learning, emphasizing field experience and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Foundation Phase: All scholars begin with one semester of physical coursework at RCB, Faridabad.
Field Immersion: A unique 3-month field immersion program follows, allowing researchers to observe real-world challenges before heading to their respective labs.
Research Phase: Students complete their doctoral research at their chosen BRIC+ institution, utilizing world-class facilities and advanced platform technologies.

Eligibility Tracks

The program offers a total of 75 seats, categorized into two distinct entry pathways:

Track	Requirements
Track I (70 Seats)	Master’s or 4-year Bachelor’s in S&T, or MBBS. Must have a 5-year valid national fellowship (DBT-JRF, CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF, ICMR-JRF, etc.).
Track II (5 Seats)	MBBS or B.Tech/B.E. in non-biological sciences. 60% aggregate marks required. Age limit: 30 years.

Selection Timeline & Key Dates

Candidates are selected through a rigorous dual-interview process.

Application Deadline: June 08, 2026
Online Interview (1st Round): June 16-17, 2026
In-Person Interview at RCB (2nd Round): July 06-07, 2026
Final Results: July 08, 2026
Coursework Begins: August 03, 2026

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply online through the official portal: i3cbricphd.rcb.ac.in.

Important Documents:

Qualifying degree transcripts (Final year students have until 21.08.2026 to submit provisional certificates).
Application fee of Rs. 500/- (Exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/EWS candidates).
Valid Fellowship Award Letter (for Track I).