Tata Innovation Fellowship for Scientists of Biological Sciences

Govt. of India, Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Biotechnology Tata Innovation Fellowship

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Tata Innovation Fellowship for Scientists of Biological Sciences

Areas of Study :
Biotechnology and Applied Biology
Level :
Research Level
Scholarship Funded by :
Govt. of India, Ministry of Science and Technology, Dept. of Biotechnology
Provided to :
Indian nationals

Govt. of India, Ministry of Science and Technology, Dept. of Biotechnology provides Tata Innovation Fellowship for Indian nationals for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Applied Biology. Tata Innovation Fellowship is a highly competitive scheme to recognize and reward scientists with outstanding track record in biological sciences and a deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems in healthcare, agriculture and other areas related to life sciences and biotechnology.

Provisions

The Fellowship is provided for five fellows per year.

The Fellowship is for 3 years and extended to 2 more years on a fresh appraisal. Fellows will be paid a stipend of Rs 25,000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute. In addition, each Fellow will receive a contingency grant of Rs 6.00 lakh per annum for meeting the expenses on consumables, equipment international and domestic travel, manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of ongoing research project under the fellowship.

The fellowship is co-terminus with teh superannuation of fellow in his organization.

Eligibility Criteria :

The Fellows must be

Indian Nationals residing in India
Possess a PhD degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or a Master's degree in Medical Science. Engineering or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology/related areas
Regular permanent position in a University/Institute. Organization and should be engaged in research and development; if he/she is availing any other fellowship, he/she will have to opt for only of the fellowships
Spent at least 5 years in India before applying for the fellowship
Evidence of outstanding track record and a deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems in health care, agriculture and other areas related to life sciences and biotechnology

Age Limit: The applicants should be below the age of 55 years

How to apply

The applicants may sent Application (six copies) as per proforma downloadable from DBT Website www.dbtindia.nic.in and duly forwarded by the competent authority to Dr. A.K. Rawat, Director, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003

Useful Contact

Tata Innovation, Govt. of India,
Department of Biotechnology,
Ministry of Science and Technology, Block-2,
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi-110003
Website: www.dbtindia.nic.in

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