TRAININGS FOR EARLY CAREER IN RESEARCH FOR BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES & WILDLIFE

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