The Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) is an Institution of National Importance established to promote advanced research and training in science and technology through a network of premier research institutes.
Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR-NIRT), Chennai, serves as an associated centre, offering Ph.D. opportunities in tuberculosis research, including epidemiology, biostatistics, diagnostics, and public health, with access to strong field and laboratory research platforms.
For further information, visit AcSIR Admission Portal.
| S. No | Name of Scientist/Primary Guides | Designation of Faculty as per AcSIR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. C. Ponnuraja, Scientist F | Professor |
| 2 | Dr. G. Narendran, Scientist F | Professor |
| 3 | Dr. Luke Elizabeth Hanna, Scientist F | Professor |
| 4 | Dr. S.M. Jeyakumar, Scientist F | Professor |
| 5 | Dr. K.R. Uma Devi, Scientist F | Professor |
| 6 | Dr. I. Leeberk Raja, Scientist E | Associate Professor |
| 7 | Dr. M. Muniyandi, Scientist E | Associate Professor |
| 8 | Dr. R. Balaji, Scientist E | Associate Professor |
| 9 | Dr. K. Rajendran, Scientist E | Associate Professor |
| 10 | Dr. B. Ramalingam, Scientist F | Associate Professor |
| 11 | Dr. V. Umashankar, Scientist F | Associate Professor |
| 12 | Dr. S. Siva Kumar, Scientist E | Assistant Professor |
| 13 | Dr. V.N. Azger Dusthackeer, Scientist E | Assistant Professor |
| 14 | Dr. N. Pavan Kumar, Scientist D | Assistant Professor |
| 15 | Dr. N. Karikalan, Scientist D | Assistant Professor |
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Final Shortlisted Candidates for Interview – August 2026
Rescheduled Interview Dates – PhD in Medical Research – Aug 2026 cycle
Selected Candidates List for PhD Programme – January 2026 Session
Shortlisted candidates of AcSIR-ICMR-Ph.D. program for January 2026 – January 2026
Shortlisted Candidates List – August 2025
Centralized Ph.D. Admission Interview – August 2025
Final Results – January 2025
List of shortlisted candidates for Internship/Dissertation – July 2025
🎥 Special video message from AcSIR Director
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