CDFD is engaged in number of educational activities and human resources development of highest quality. The activities can be broadly categorized as below:
- CDFD admits Research Scholars leading to the degree of Ph D from either Manipal University, Manipal or University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.
- CDFD admits 15 to 20 trainees every summer.
- CDFD admits Project Assistants and Project Associates in externally funded projects.
- CDFD has entered into agreement with Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) for training of manpower in the Medical Genetics field.
- CDFD has an agreement with the BITS, Pilani to undertake training of 2 to 4 students every year on the different research areas.
- CDFD has entered into an agreement with the University of Hyderabad for offering a joint M.Tech. Degree in Bioinformatics.
Research Scholars Programme: Admission to research scholars program is usually advertised once a year or occasionally twice a year in leading newspapers across the country. The research scholars are usually CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR NET qualified with fellowship. CDFD follows a two tier selection system where the candidates undertake a written exam followed by interviews to short-listed candidates. Successful candidates are required to undertake course work within the CDFD and are then encouraged to register for Ph D with the Manipal University, Manipal or University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad.
Summer Trainees: The summer training conducted by CDFD is a short term intense training program designed especially for students of M.Sc or teacher in Universities. Admission to the summer program is strictly through the National Academy Summer Training Programme conducted jointly by National Academy of Sciences India, Allahabad, Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore and Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi. Separate applications for this program are not encouraged.
Project Assistants and Associates: CDFD also admits Project Assistants and Project Associates in different externally funded projects. Vacancies under these projects are advertised periodically and candidates are encouraged to apply against the advertisement. Candidates are selected through rigorous selection procedure. Culture: CDFD is proud to host scholars who come from diverse social, economic and geographical backgrounds. Currently more than 60 research scholars and 20 Project Assistants and Project Associates work in CDFD.
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