The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier National Institute for training, research and academics in the field of wildlife science and management. The Institute’s idyllic ambience, state of the art infrastructure and reputed faculty provide a vibrant academic atmosphere and an enriching and learning experience to its students. The Ph.D. Course in Wildlife Science at the Institute is widely acclaimed both nationally and internationally. This course aims to impart theoretical knowledge on concepts, principles, approaches, analytical skills and field techniques in Wildlife Science. Students of high calibre, motivation and having passion for wildlife and conservation are selected for the two-year residential course. The course is currently affiliated with the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). AcSIR has been established as an ‘Institution of National Importance’ with a view to maximize the number of qualified researchers and professionals of impeccable quality in the domain of science & engineering; and to equip them with the skills to innovate and conduct seamless interdisciplinary research. AcSIR was established by an Act of Parliament, viz. the Academy of Scientific Innovative Research Act, 2011 notified by the Central Government vide The Gazette of India notification No.15 dated February 7, 2012. The Headquarters of Academy of Scientific Innovative Research is located at CSIR-Human Resource Development Centre (CSIR-HRDC) Campus, Postal Staff College Area, Sector 19, Kamla Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh 201002. More than 50 R&D institutes including all CSIR National R&D institutes are affiliated with AcSIR for academics/higher education