Important Research Departments: The important departments that are involved in research studies are Biological, Chemical, Geological / Geo- Physics and Physical Engineering, Marine Instrumentation and Marine Archeology.
Courses offered: It offers Phd programmes in Marine Biology, Eco Toxicology, Bio-Invasion, Marine Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Marine Chemistry, Marine Geology & Geo-Physics, Physical Oceanography, Ocean Engineering, Marine Instrumentation and Marine Archeology.
Eligibility: Must have obtained degrees such as Msc, BE, B.Tech, MA Marine Archeology from a recognised Indian institution as well as a pass in any one of the national scholarship exam.
Admission: Every year eligible candidates are selected for Phd programmes after a formal interview conducted in the month of June/ July.
Generally, notification regarding this is issued in the month of April and all application process is completed by May.
Internship: NIO offers short internship scope in few Oceanography divisions for students pursuing UG as well as PG. Students can apply for this through online with appropriate certificates.
Details: www.nio.org