Deemed University Status NBRC was awarded Deemed University status in 2002 under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 (3 of 1956) vide notification No.F.9-52/2001-U.3 dated 20th May, 2002 issued by Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India. NBRC is the first Institute among the Institutes of the Department of Biotechnology to attain this status.   Courses Offered Ph.D. in Neuroscience NBRC has a Ph.D. Programme in Neuroscience to develop trained manpower having a broad overview of different aspects of Neuroscience. NBRC inducts students for its Ph.D. programme from diverse backgrounds including Masters degree in any branch related to Neurosciences, Psychology or M.B.B.S., B.E., or B.Tech. NBRC recognizes that understanding brain functions requires a fusion of knowledge from multiple disciplines. Fellowship for Junior Research Fellows is 16,000/- per month and for Senior Research Fellows it is 18,000/-   Integrated-Ph.D. in Neuroscience NBRC is one of the first Institutes in the country to develop an integrated multidisciplinary teaching programme in Life Sciences. The institute has initiated an Integrated Ph.D. Programme in Neuroscience to develop trained manpower having a broad overview of different aspects of Neuroscience. NBRC inducts students for its Integrated Ph.D. programme from diverse backgrounds including Bachelor’s degree in any branch related to Neurosciences, M.B.B.S., B.E., B.Tech. or Psychology. NBRC recognizes that understanding brain functions requires a fusion of knowledge from multiple disciplines. Integrated Ph.D. Students are provided a fellowship of 5000/- per month for the first two years. From third year onwards they are paid fellowship on par with Ph.D. students. After completion of the Integrated Ph.D. programme, the students will be awarded a dual degree (M.Sc. and Ph.D.). NBRC offers fellowships, hostel accommodation, transportation facility, medical reimbursement to its students.   Summer Training and Short-term Programmes NBRC conducts a Summer Training Programme for the Students through three National Science Academies viz: (1) Indian Academy of Science, Bangalore (2) Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi (3) National Academy of Sciences, Allahabad. The summer training is for a period of 8 weeks. Trainees are provided with shared accommodation in the NBRC hostel during the training period. They are encouraged to attend seminars and journal clubs organized at the Institute. The summer training projects give students an exposure to Neuroscience and encourages them to consider it as a future career option.