Training programs to advance the skills and aptitude in basic science and industry-relevant areas, among students, teachers and industry recruits
Students are the harbingers of scientific research, and DRILS strives to identify, develop and nurture students who have an interest in biology, chemistry and biomedical disciplines. We work to provide students with a learning experience which prepares them to survive and excel in challenging research environments of the future. Our desire is to facilitate the evolution of future generations of scientists with the skills to discover and innovate at the interface of biology and chemistry.
Both under-graduate and post-graduate students trained from DRILS as interns are from various Institutions / Universities from across India:
- Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Sastra Deemed University, Thanjavur, Tamilnadu
- Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu
- The Apollo University, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
- Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
- VIT University, Chennai, Tamilnadu
- Shobhaben Pratapbhai Patel School of Pharmacy & Technology Management (SPPSPTM), NMIMS University, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad, Telangana
- National Institute of Technology (NIT), Agartala, Tripura
- VIT, Vellore, Tamilnadu
- Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Shivnardar University, Delhi
- IIS (Deemed to be University) Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Bennett university, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology & Research (Deemed to be University, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh)
- School students (Grade IX to XII) from Agha Khan Institute, Manthan, and Oakridge International School, Hyderabad, Telangana were also trained in our R & D facility for a period of 1-2 months.
Ph.D. Program at DRILS [In Association with Manipal Academy of Higher Education]
The Ph.D. program at DRILS provides students with research opportunities in Molecular and Pharmaceutical Sciences; and in industry-oriented technology areas including Process Chemistry and Flow Chemistry. Its uniquely designed coursework provides cross-disciplinary education in Chemistry and Biology, to develop interdisciplinary capabilities.
The DRILS Ph.D. program is being implemented in the External mode, with DRILS as a recognized research centre of MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education), Manipal. Full-time or part-time Ph.D. registration options are available. The procedures for evaluation, selection, and admission are as per guidelines prescribed by the UGC and MAHE.
Eligibility for application to the Ph.D. program at DRILS:
- Full-time, Path 1: Qualification in a national level eligibility test (such as UGC-NET, CSIR-UGC-NET, ICMR-NET, DST-Inspire, DBT BET-JRF exam etc.) or any similar fellowship providing examinations.
- Full-time, Path 2: Position at DRILS in an ongoing or approved grant-funded project with fellowship or salary available for at least 3 years
- Part-time: Salaried position at DRILS with recognizable contribution to DRILS and potential for doctoral work.
Applications for Full-time, Path 1 are invited via advertisement. The number of positions will depend on requirement and availability. As per UGC and MAHE guidelines, completion of coursework (12 credits) with an aggregate minimum score of 60% (CGPA 7.5) is a requirement. The coursework should be completed within one year from registration. The MAHE Ph.D. degree does not mention departmental affiliation or area of thesis work.
The Ph.D. coursework at DRILS is interactive and aimed at conceptual understanding, covering basic cross-disciplinary concepts and advanced co-disciplinary topics.
The courses are as follows:
- Basic Chemistry or Biology (Cross-disciplinary) (2 credits): Cross-disciplinary course in which biology students are taught basic chemistry and chemistry students are taught basic biology.
- Advanced Chemistry or Biology (3 credits): Students are taught concepts in detail within their own disciplines (chemistry or biology).
- Seminar (1 credit): Students acquire the fundamentals of reading critically, analysing and presenting research articles from selected journals.
- Research Methodology (4 credits): Students are taught fundamentals of experimental design, troubleshooting, data analysis, and data representation.
- Research and Publication Ethics (2 credits): Students are taught to recognize and address ethics violations and problems that arise during the conduct of science including issues with communication, experimental design and execution, collaboration, and publication.
[One credit: 12 hours for physical learning sessions, 24 hours for practical or activity-based sessions].
Students are given an option to provide a list of three faculty members as potential guides for their Ph.D. work. The final assignment of students to specific lab is based on the decision of the faculty members. Students carry out work under the supervision of their guide at DRILS and periodic feedback and review by a doctoral committee. Research seminars and progress reports are to be given every 6 months. The scholars present their work in a comprehensive seminar before synopsis/thesis submission. A minimum duration (3 years for full-time and 4 years for part-time) is required from registration to synopsis/thesis submission. A minimum of two first-author publications (one review allowed) is mandatory for thesis submission. Award of Ph.D. degree by MAHE will be based on the recommendation of the doctoral committee and external reviewers as per UGC and MAHE guidelines.