Applications Invited for Project / Dissertation in Food & Nutrition / Dietetics – IGMPI Project

The Centre for Nutrition & Dietetics Studies (CNDS) is committed to strengthening human resources through advanced research, innovation, and professional training in the field of nutrition and health. The centre integrates clinical nutrition, dietetics, food science, and applied research to meet the evolving needs of healthcare, wellness, and nutrition-based industries.

CNDS offers Project, Product Development, Internship, and Dissertation opportunities for graduates, postgraduates, research scholars, and working professionals in the fields of Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Food & Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, and Allied Health Sciences. Each project is structured to ensure hands-on experience, practical exposure, and research competency, under the close supervision of experienced faculty members.
The programme places strong emphasis on project and product development–based dissertation work, including:

• Functional and therapeutic food product development
• Nutraceutical formulation and evaluation
• Diet-based food products for lifestyle and metabolic disorders
• Clinical nutrition intervention studies
• Nutritional assessment and diet planning research
• Community and public health nutrition projects

Research topics are designed in line with current healthcare requirements, consumer trends, and academic standards. All project and dissertation work is conducted with continuous faculty involvement, ensuring scientific accuracy, innovation, and compliance with university norms.

The primary objective of the programme is to enhance practical skills, analytical ability, and professional competence, giving students a distinct advantage in career paths such as clinical dietetics, nutrition research, wellness consulting, hospitals, academia, NGOs, and health-focused industries.

Each student is allotted a dedicated project guide who mentors them throughout the project, product development, or dissertation period. Faculty members devote time, expertise, and resources to plan, guide, and successfully complete each project in a structured and professional manner.

CNDS admits a significant number of trainees every year referred by Universities and Educational Institutions for hands-on training, academic projects, and dissertation work. Students are exposed to real-life clinical, community, and industry-oriented scenarios, enhancing confidence, competence, and professional readiness.

Currently, students from reputed universities across the country are pursuing their project, product development, and dissertation work at CNDS in areas such as clinical nutrition, lifestyle disorder management, functional foods, nutraceuticals, maternal and child nutrition, and community nutrition.

The centre provides access to essential research facilities, academic resources, and expert guidance required for high-quality nutrition research. Students may also opt for short-term internships, summer projects, or full academic-year dissertation work, enabling comprehensive learning and applied research exposure. Students from B.Sc., M.Sc., Postgraduate Diploma, and allied health science programs have successfully completed their projects, product development, and dissertation work at CNDS, meeting university requirements while gaining industry-relevant knowledge and practical expertise.

Eligibility

Graduation in Science and Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification exam or awaiting their results, are also eligible to apply.

Fees

Students are required to pay 35,000/- for 1 months project work, 45,000/- for 3 months project work, 55,000/- for 6 months project work and Rs. 90,000/- for 12 months project work. This covers all laboratory expenses. Programme fee shall not be refundable at any case.

Programme Duration

As specified in respective University norms.

Methodology

1. Identifying scope of the topic: Topic of the project will be analyzed by the experts. It’s widest possible scope will be considered and worked upon.
2. Planning: Effective strategies will be developed and planned wisely so as to make it possible to carry out maximum study and work in the specified time.
3. Execution of the Strategy: The plan for the project will be followed step by step to complete the project successfully in the stipulated time period, giving student the maximum benefit of knowledge and expertise. Hands-on experience will be provided with Practical analysis and prototyping so that students are made aware of the Industrial applications and their Implementation.
4. Preparation of Project Report: Writing of project report is the last and most important part of a project. Documenting all the literature review, procedures and results are important aspects of a successful project report. Thus, report should be prepared in the best possible manner, which will be ensured by the experts of our team.

Registration

The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the course lectures, online live classes and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.

Certification

On the successful completion of their project/Dissertation, a certificate of completion will also be awarded by Faculty of Food Safety & Quality, IGMPI.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 20^th Mar 2026.

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