The Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI) Ph.D. programme is for Indian students holding an M.Sc. degree who wish to pursue full-time doctoral research in life sciences, biotechnology, chemical sciences or pharmaceutical sciences. The institute offers research opportunities in relevant areas starting from the academic session mentioned on its official page. Candidates must hold a valid Junior Research Fellowship awarded through CSIR-UGC-NET, ICMR or DBT examinations at the time of joining.

Applicants must have an M.Sc. or equivalent degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemical Sciences or Pharmaceutical Sciences. They should be qualified in CSIR-UGC-NET, ICMR or DBT examinations for Junior Research Fellowship. The fellowship must remain valid on the date of joining as specified on the institute’s official page.

Candidates need to fill the online application form available on the institute’s website. The application process includes providing academic details, uploading required documents and submitting the form before the deadline listed on the official page. No other mode of application is accepted.