AMBIKA PRASAD RESEARCH FOUNDATION, ODISHA, INDIA
www.aprf.org.in
TRAININGS FOR EARLY CAREER IN RESEARCH FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & WILDLIFE
APRF is launching a series of courses for the development of students in various areas of biological sciences & wildlife to build an effective and bright career in the field of research. The course is divided into 3 groups. Students can choose their desired Course type from the following groups below. The courses will ensure the students to carve their own ways in their specific fields of research.
Who can apply?
Researchers / B. Sc. & M.Sc. (Botany, Zoology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Forestry & Environmental Sciences)
GROUP I: TRAINING PROGRAMS
Course 1: Scientific Writing skill development (Online & Offline)
(Fees: Rs 5,000/-only)
- Duration: 1 week
- Online or Offline Classes (Offline after lockdown)
- Scientific Writings
Course 2: Techniques of Field Studies (Within Bhubaneswar)
(Fees: Rs 5,000/-only)
- Duration: 1 week
- Field tour
- Initial work before laboratory studies
- Sampling collection techniques
- Root level research
Course 3: Techniques of Field Studies (Out of Bhubaneswar/ State)
(Fees: Rs 10,000/-only)
- Duration: 2 weeks maximum
- Field tour
- Initial work before laboratory studies
- Sampling collection techniques
- Root level research
Course 4: Microbiology especially on antimicrobial activity (Plants & Animals)
(Fees: Rs 10,000/-only)
- Duration: 7-15 days
- Laboratory based
Course 5: Nutritional analysis of edible Flora & Fauna
(Fees: Rs 10,000/-only)
- Duration: 7-15 days
- Laboratory based
Course 6: Phytochemical analysis (Secondary metabolites)
(Fees: Rs 10,000/-only)
- Duration: 7-15 days
- Laboratory based
Course 7: Antidiabetic activity analysis
(Fees: Rs 10,000/-only)
- Duration: 7-15 days
- Laboratory based
Course 8: Biochemical analysis
(Fees: Rs 10,000/-only)
- Duration: 7-15 days
- Laboratory based
GROUP II: INTERNS PROGRAM
Course 9: 3 months Intern Course
(Fees: Rs 15,000/-only)
- Field as well as Lab work
- Need to choose one out of the various key areas.
- Key areas include Plant taxonomy, Ethnobotany, Medicinal plants) Plant diversity assessment in field, Wetland flora & fauna studies, Carnivorous & Parasitic plant studies, Orchid biology, Sand dune flora, Riverine ecosystem (Water birds and other associated faunal species),Ecological field technique (Ecological index), Phytochemistry, Estimation of primary and secondary metabolites, Antidiabetic activities, Antimicrobial activity, Cytotoxicity activity, Species behavioural studies of selected faunal species.
GROUP III: CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Course10: Biodiversity & Conservation
(Fees: Rs 20,000/-only)
- 4 months certificate course
- Field as well as lab work
Course11: Medicinal Plants and its Characterization & Conservation
(Fees: Rs 20,000/-only)
- 4 months certificate course
- Field as well as lab work
Course12: Biochemistry, Phytochemistry & Microbiology
(Fees: Rs 20,000/-only)
- 4 months certificate course
- Laboratory works
