RCB offers an interdisciplinary doctoral programme in Biostatistics and Bioinformatics in collaboration with GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals India Private Ltd. (GSK).  These programmes are subject to RCB statutes, ordinances and regulations. In addition to RCB faculty members, a virtual faculty pool has been created with faculty from partner institutions like IIT Delhi, NII New Delhi, ICGEB New Delhi, NIBMG Kalyani, holding an adjunct faculty position with RCB, act as mentors for the students admitted to these programmes.

Students receive a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 45000 per month for the first two years and Rs. 50000 for the next three years.