PhD Program at CSIR-IICB | Eligible Candidates Apply Now for AcSIR PhD Positions
Are you ready to advance your research career? The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) is now accepting applications for its PhD admission for the January 2026 session. This is a unique opportunity for talented candidates with valid fellowships to join a premier network of 79 research institutes and pursue a PhD in a wide range of scientific disciplines.
The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), an Institution of National Importance, has announced its admission notice for the January 2026 session. AcSIR is a large academic institution for doctoral research in India, having awarded 831 PhD degrees in 2024 with over 7000 students currently registered.
Last date to apply in the AcSIR admission portal: 21-10-2025
PhD Programs Offered
AcSIR offers an opportunity to pursue a PhD degree in any institute within its nationwide network. The programs include:
- Ph.D. (Science) in fields like Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, and Mathematical & Information Sciences.
- Ph.D. (Medical Research)
- Ph.D. (Engineering)
- Integrated Dual Degree Program (IDDP) in M.Tech & PhD in Engineering
Opportunity at CSIR-IICB
Join the PhD program at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB ) through AcSIR. CSIR-IICB offers state-of-the-art research opportunities in Chemical and Biological Sciences.
- Eligibility: Aspiring candidates with independent, valid fellowships (CSIR-UGC / DBT / ICMR NET/ DST INSPIRE etc.) are invited to apply.
- Scientific Divisions: Research areas include Cancer biology and Inflammatory Disorder, Cell biology and physiology, Infectious diseases and Immunology, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery, Organic and medicinal Chemistry, and Structural biology and bioinformatics.
Program Highlights
- International Exposure: AcSIR offers a fully-funded opportunity for PhD students to pursue part of their research for one year in top-tier foreign universities under a Joint Ph.D. Degree (cotutelle mode) program.
- Nationwide Network: The institution encompasses 79 prestigious Research Institutes, including 38 Institutes of CSIR, 28 Institutes of ICMR, and 4 Institutes of DST.
- Rankings:
- 13th by SCIMAGO Institutions Rankings
- 11th by Nature Index
- 9th by CWUR World University Rankings
How to Apply
Visit the online admission portal to apply:
https://acsir.emli.in/ACSIRAdmissionPortal/online-admission/portal/acsir-online-adm-portal/index.php#/. For more details, you can visit
LINK FOR THE ORIGINAL NOTIFICATION
