National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai-Osmania PO, Hyderabad, A.P-500 604, under the Indian Council of Medical Research, has invited applications for admission to the Post- Graduate Certificate Course in Nutrition to be held from 4th January to 19th March, 2010.
The course is of an advanced nature, and includes lectures, group discussions, demonstrations and field visits. Applicant should be below 50 years of age and should hold a basic Degree in Medicine (MBBS) or a Master?s Degree in Biochemistry/Physiology/Foods & Nutrition/Dietetics. The Director of the Institute will be the final authority in selecting the candidates.
No TA/DA will be paid to the In-Service Candidates. For Private/Non-Sponsored Candidates, no stipend and travel expenses will be paid. Tuition fee of Rs.10,000/- (Lumpsum) has to be paid by the candidate. Preference will be given to candidates with First Class and 1-2 years experience in the relevant fields.
The participants in the course will be accommodated in a well-furnished modern hostel on the campus of the National Institute of Nutrition on payment of the necessary charges. The charges including board and lodging will be around Rs.120/- per head per day.
Application forms can be obtained from ?The Head of the Department, Extension & Training Division, National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai-Osmania P.O., Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh - 500 604. It is available at www.ninindia.org/2010PGC.pdf also.
Last date for submission of Application is 20th November, 2009. In case of in-service candidates, if there is any delay in getting their applications forwarded through proper channel, they may forward an advance copy of their application directly to the Head of the Department, Extension & Training Division, National Institute of Nutrition, Jamai-Osmania PO, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh-500 604, before the stipulated date.
For details, visit ww.ninindia.org