GENERAL

BIOINFORMATICS INSTITUTE OF INDIA (BII), NOIDA

Last date: April 30, 2005, for receiving requests for application forms.

SUBJECT: PG Diploma ? distance learning programmes in (1)pharma business management, (2) pharma regulatory affairs, (3) pharmaco-informatice, (4) bioinformatics.

ELIGIBILITY: Graduation.

PARTICULARS: Free prospectus and application form can be obtained from the head office in Noida by post or in person. Forms are available on www.bioinformaticscentre.org. For details e-mail/ visit website or write to the Program Co-ordinator, Bioinformatics Institute of India, B-15, Sector 3, Noida 201301 (UP), e-mail: info@bioinformaticscentre.org.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

TATA MEMORIAL CENTRE (TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL), MUMBAI

Last date: April 30, 2005, for receiving requests for application forms.

SUBJECT: Two-year PG diploma in radiotherapy technology commencing from July 1, 2005.

ELIGIBILITY: 50 per cent marks aggregate in BSc and not less than 55 per cent marks in physics. Age limit: Upto 25 years for general candidates.

PARTICULARS: Selection will be based on the evaluation which comprises of performance in the interview and the marks obtained in qualifying examinations. Application forms can be obtained from the P.G. Section, IV floor, Room no. 215, Tata Memorial Hospital, Dr Earnest Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai 400 012 on production of crossed DD/bankers cheque of the value of Rs 100 (Rs 25 for SC/ST candidates) by sending a 12.5 x 27.5 cm self-addressed envelope affixed with postal stamp of Rs 10. Candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs 1,700 per month.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOPHYSICS, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY & GENETICS, CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY

Last date: April 21, 2005, for the submission of applications.

SUBJECT: A three-month certificate course in genetic pathologies is starting May 15, 2005.

ELIGIBILITY: MBBS, MSc/BTech in biosciences.

PARTICULARS: Applications in plain paper with brief CV and contact phone number should reach the Co-ordinator: Prof Uma Dasgupta, Department of Biophysics, Molecular Biology & Genetics, 92, APC Road, Calcutta 700 009. e mail: ubdgh@yahoo. co.in. Course fee is Rs 5,000.

crafts & design

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF CRAFTS AND DESIGN (IICD), JAIPUR

Last date: April 21, 2005, for the submission of applications.

SUBJECT: (1) Four-year graduate diploma and (2) Two-year PG diploma in crafts and design

ELIGIBILITY: (1) Candidates must have cleared Class XII board exam by June 30, 2005. Maximum age is 25 years. (2) Recognised degree or diploma in design, fine arts or architecture. Graduate with three years of working experience with craft sector or NGO. Craftsman child having five years craft experience after Class XII board exam.

PARTICULARS: The application form with the prospectus is available on the payment of Rs 500 either in cash or through a crossed demand draft in favour of Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, payable at Jaipur. The form can also be downloaded from the IICD website: www.iicindia.org. For details contact IICD, J-8 Jhalana Institutional Area, Jaipur 302004, phone: (0141) 2701504, fax: (0141) 2700160, e-mail: iicd@datainfosys.net.