Saravanan Matheshwaran

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), Department of Biological Sciences & Bioengineering (BSBE), is inviting applications for PhD and MTech admissions for the 2026 intake. The programme is strongly interdisciplinary and spans biological sciences , bioengineering , and biomedical engineering . Research areas highlighted in the post include antimicrobial resistance , host-pathogen interactions , cancer genomics , gene therapy , immunotherapy , neuroscience , brain-machine interface , neurodegeneration , drug delivery , biomaterials , biosensors , molecular biology , microbiota , metabolic disorders , computational biology , systems neurophysiology , vaccine development , and virophysics . Applicants from both biology and non-biology backgrounds are welcome, provided they have a strong foundation in science, engineering, or medicine . The post also notes that final-year students who are expected to complete their degree by July 27, 2026 may apply provisionally. Funding: non-sponsored PhD, MTech, and MS (By Research) students will receive Institute Assistantship/Scholarship support. The application fee is waived for Foreign National applicants. Deadline: 13 April 2026, 2:00 PM. PhD interviews are scheduled for 19–23 May 2026. The online portal is available via the IIT Kanpur PG admissions page. How to apply: register on the IIT Kanpur admissions portal, choose the relevant department/programme, and submit the online form. A separate application is required for each programme or department. Foreign national applicants should contact the Office of International Relations for assistance.