1. Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
(A Unit of CSIR, Govt. of India)
Kolkata 7000032
Post-graduate Student Programme: Summer Training / Project Work (PW) / Dissertation
Work (DW)
Objectives:
The aim is to let young minds feel the thrill and excitement of science by working on a project
requiring application and critical appreciation of scientific principles.
It also aims at active participation in the learning process through experimentation and putting into
practice the knowledge acquired in the classrooms. The program gives students an opportunity to
gain research experience and work closely with a scientist
Guidelines for students: Summer Training / Project Work at IICB
Eligibility & application procedure:
• The Student must be pursuing Postgraduate course from a recognized University/
institute /college in the relevant area.
• He/ She must have secured at least 60% marks throughout his/ her academic career
(From High School onwards).
• Training should be essential for the candidate’s course curriculum.
[Those who are pursuing undergraduate courses including four years B.Tech. programme are
NOT eligible for Summer Training Programme].
• Bio Data and academic records of the student mentioning percentage of marks
obtained in different examinations from school final onwards indicating name of
the college/university/institutes where studied. (Do not send photo copy of the
results).
• Marks obtained in grade point, if any, is required to be calculated in terms of
percentage.
• Original copy of the Recommendation Letter of the Principal / Registrar /Head of
the Institution /University, mentioning the training programme sought is essential
for the candidate’s course curriculum and also the date & Period of proposed
training. [See the ‘SAMPLE REQUEST LETTER’].
• Just forwarding the request letter written by the student will not be considered.
• Area(s) in which training is requested is to be mentioned. [Different areas of
ongoing Research work can be available at IICB website www.iicb.res.in
• Applications are to be sent by post in the following address or may be delivered to
the Receiving & Dispatch Section, IICB. The envelope containing the above
documents is to be super scribed as TRAINING/Project Work (Dept./Univ/Inst/
period of training).
• Application with all above documents along with recommendation letter as per pro-
forma (Sample Request letter) to be sent by POST ONLY to The Head, HRG-
Academic Affairs , Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, 4-Raja S.C. Mullick
Road, Kolkata-700032.

2. Opportunities are also available for short-term/summer trainees in the Institute
through sponsored programme from government agencies such as the KVPY,
INSA/IAS etc. IICB is unable to entertain direct applications from candidates
seeking such placements.
When to Apply
Final applications must be received by the HRG-IICB at least 60 days prior to the
commencement of the proposed training.
Training Fees & Accommodation
• There are no fees or tuition costs associated with participation in the
Summer training /project work or dissertation.
• The students have to make their own arrangements for accommodation in
Kolkata, if selected.
Note:
• Incomplete and invalid applications in any respect will be summarily rejected & no
correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
• The decisions about the selection will be final and no correspondence will be entertained in
this regard.
Information:
For any further information [except enquiry about selection or status of the
application] email to: Dr.Siddhartha Majumdar at hrgiicb@iicb.res.in or
siddhartha@iicb.res.in
Guardians/students are requested not to contact the undersigned over phone or
by visiting personally regarding their application and selection.
Dr.Siddhartha Majumdar
Head, Human Resource Group (HRG)
Academic Affairs
Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
4-Raja S.C Mullick Road
P.O : Jadavpur
Kolkata 700032

3. SAMPLE REQUEST LETTER
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ON INSTITUTION LETTER HEAD ONLY WITH ALL CONTACT DETAILS
Letters without signature of the recommending authority or without intended period/dates
of project/internship will be rejected.
To
The Director
Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
4-Raja S. C. Mullick Road
Jadavpur
Kolkata- 700032.
(Attn: Head, HRG-Academic Affairs)
Sub: Summer Training /Dissertation/Internship request.
Sir,
Mr / Ms.......................................the student of ......................course wish to undertake
dissertation/internship at IICB under the guidance of Dr................................... ,
Scientist/Technical Officer of IICB. He/she has already obtained the consent of the said
scientist for a period of ................months from.............. to................. (Consent letter/e-
mail/fax enclosed). Mr. /Ms........................... is studying in our college/department and
bears good moral characters and conduct. This is to certify that the dissertation is part of
his/her course curriculum and will be evaluated by examiners and shall carry the name of
the supervising IICB Scientist of the submitted document. It is our responsibility to protect
the confidentiality of the data presented in the dissertation and shall not be published
without the written consent of supervising IICB Scientist. The student has been adequately
informed to strictly follow the discipline of your institution. We will take the responsibility
for any damage caused to your laboratory property by negligence of the student.
Thanking you.
Sincerely
Signature
(Name in full & Date)