Apply for Ph.D. Program at CSIR-IICB through AcSIR: Biological and Chemical Sciences Research

The CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB), established in 1935 and brought under the aegis of CSIR in 1956, is inviting applications for its Ph.D. program for the upcoming session through the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR).

CSIR-IICB offers state-of-the-art research opportunities in both Chemical and Biological Sciences, focusing on diseases of national importance and biological problems of global interest. The institute features productive interdisciplinary interaction with expertise spanning chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, neurobiology, and immunology.

Research Areas at CSIR-IICB

Motivated and talented candidates are welcome to explore diverse research areas across the institute’s scientific divisions:

Biological Sciences:
- Cancer biology and Inflammatory Disorder
- Cell biology and Physiology
- Infectious Diseases and Immunology
- Pharmacology & Drug Discovery
- Structural Biology and Bioinformatics
Chemical Sciences:
- Organic and Medicinal Chemistry

Programs Offered by AcSIR

AcSIR, an overarching institution that includes 79 prestigious Research Institutes (including CSIR, ICMR, and DST Institutes), offers the following fully-funded doctoral and integrated programs:

Program	Disciplines Offered
Ph.D. (Science)	Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Mathematical & Information Sciences
Ph.D. (Medical Research)
Ph.D. (Engineering)
IDDP (M.Tech & PhD in Engineering)

Special Opportunity: AcSIR provides a fully-funded opportunity for Ph.D. students to pursue a part of their research (up to one year) in top-tier foreign universities under the Joint Ph.D. Degree (cotutelle mode) program.