The PhD programme at IQRAA Centre for Research and Development (ICRD) is aimed at nurturing innovative research and advancing academic excellence in Basic and medical Science.
Students admitted directly by ICRD will be registered for their Ph.D. through Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE, formerly Manipal University) and will be referred to as ICRD-MAHE students. They will follow the Rules and Regulations outlined in the handbook, along with any additional rules and regulations set by ICRD as applicable. The degree, Doctor of Philosophy abbreviated as Ph.D. awarded by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is conferred upon a candidate after having satisfactorily completed the prescribed course of study and meeting with other conditions laid down by the University.
Categories of Students
1. Full time Ph.D. for candidates with National scholarship (UGC NET/ CSIR/ ICMR etc.)
2. Full time Ph.D. for candidates employed under funded projects (JRF/ SRF etc)
3. Full time Ph.D. for candidates with institutional fellowship
4. Full time Ph.D. for Self-sponsored / Self – Financed candidates.
5. Part-time Ph.D. for employees (Full time) of IQRAA hospital.
Studies of this kind will uphold IQRAA’s and ICRD’s mission to reach vulnerable populations with the highest quality healthcare and contribute to strengthening the nation’s public health.