If you are interested do research in the Applied Statistics area, specifically in the field of Designing Clinical Trials, Survival Analysis, Reliability Theory and Maintenance Policy etc. you can can apply for a PhD position.
For Ph.D. admissions, there are two routes:
1. If you have your own fellowships for a Ph.D. program (CSIR-JRF, UGC-JRF, DBT-JRF, INSPIRE Fellowship,NBHM etc), you can apply at any time of the year via the 'direct' route. In that, you may write me an email mentioning your research interests and tentative timeline for joining.
2. You may also apply via the 'regular' route which is by applying directly to IISER TVM when there is a call for applications. In that, there will be shortlisting based on application and shortlisted candidates will be called for online interviews.