Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) Thiruvananthapuram focuses on conducting advanced research in diagnosis and management of emerging and re-emerging infectious viral diseases. The Institute is affiliated with Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad and Cochin University of Science & Technology for its academic programmes. IAV invites applications from eligible candidates for the PhD program in various domains of Virology.

Eligibility Criteria:
(i) MSc or an equivalent degree in Life Sciences OR MVSc /MBBS or an equivalent degree
(ii) Qualifying Marks – 60% or equivalent grade (5% relaxation for OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/PWD)
(iii) Fellowship – JRF from CSIR/UGC / DST-INSPIRE/ DBT-/ICMR/other Govt. agencies having validity of five years.

Last date for submission of online application : 19.06.2023 (Last date for the  submission of application for the PhD program is  extended till 30th June 2023)
Application Fees : Rs.500/-