DBT-Research Associateship 2017-2018

DBT-Research Associateship 2017-2018

Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for the award of “DBT-Research Associatcship” for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and applied biology. The Associateship is tenable in Research Institution/ Universities including non-profit R&D Institutions within India. The Associateships are awarded under a program sponsered by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Eligibility :

The applicants should hold a Ph.D degree in Science, Engineering or M.D or M.S. (Medicine) degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record. The Associatcship can be availed within 2 years of the award of Ph.D./M.D./M.S. (Medicine) degree; however, may be relaxable (by 2 years) in case of in-service candidates. Those who have already submitted the Ph.DJM.DJM.S. (Medicine) thesis are also eligible to apply (attach proof of submission from the Registrar / Controller of examinations). The applicants should be below the age of 40 years and 45 years in case of women and in-service candidates. Persons already employed arc also eligible to apply. However, their applications should be routed through their employers.

Award details :

The Research Associateship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 2 years. In exceptional cases, depending upon the progress of the research, the Associateship may be extended upto 5 years. In both cases, renewal is subject to satisfactory annual academic progress. Each fellow would be entitled to a stipend in the range of Rs.36,000-40,000/- per month and a research contin ency grant of Rs.50,000 per year, payable to the host Institution. Candidates who are yet to be awarded the Ph.D./M.D./M.S. (Medicine) dcgrcc, if selected will be paid Rs.28,000/- per month till award of the degree. The associate would also be entitled to HRA and other benefits as per the DST guidelines applicable to Research Associatcship. The Associateships normally are not availed at the same Institution where candidates have earned their Ph.D./M.D./M.S. (Medicine) degree or with the doctoral thesis supervisor or continue on doctoral thesis work.

Selection procedure :

The candidates will be selected based on their C.V. and performance in the interview. The interview will be held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in November 2017.

To apply :

Candidates may submit then application on plain paper strictly as per the format available at here

The applicant is advised to propose his/her place of work, name of the supervisor, enclose one page synopsis of proposed research which must be compatible with the on-going research of the proposed supervisor, and his/her consent for availing the Associateship. They should also enclose a declaration stating that if selected for the Associateship, he/she will complete the tenure of the Associateship.

Applications should be addressed to: Co- ordinator DBT-Research Associateship Program, Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science Campus, Bangalore – 560 012. The last date for the same is October 6, 2017 and the envelope should be cleared marked as “DBT-Research Associateship”.

For more information visit : http://biochem.iisc.ernet.in/dbtra.html

IISc DBT-Research Associateship 2014-2015

IISc DBT-Research Associateship 2014-2015

Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore invites applications from Indian Nationals for the award of "DBT-Research Associateship" for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and applied biology.

The Associateship is tenable in Research Institution/ Universities including non-profit R&D Institutions within India. The Associateships are awarded under a program sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.


ELIGIBILITY
The applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or M.D. or M.S. degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record. Those who have already submitted the Ph.D./M.D./M.S., thesis are also eligible to apply. The applicants should preferably be below the age of 40 years, and 45 years in case of women candidates. Persons already employed are also eligible to apply. However, their applications should be routed through their employers.

PERIOD OF FELLOWSHIP
The fellowship is awarded for a period of two years. However, in exceptional cases, based on the progress of research, and overall importance of the project of the Fellows, the fellowship may be extended upto 5 years. The evaluation and recommendation for the extension of the fellowship will be made by the host institution as per their internal guidelines.

The award of fellowships will normally start from 1st April or 1st October in a Calendar year. Accordingly, the selection of Fellows will be made twice a year.

NUMBER OF FELLOWSHIPS
Up to 75 Fellowships would be awarded every year. Depending on the success and utility of the programme, the number of fellowships to be awarded per year would be revised.

DETAILS OF THE AWARD
The Postdoctoral fellowship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 2 years. In exceptional cases, depending upon the progress of the research, the fellowship may be extended upto 5 years. Each fellow would be entitled to a stipend in the range of Rs. 22,000 - 24,000 per month and a research contingency grant of Rs. 50,000 per year, payable to the host institution. Candidates who are yet to be awarded the Ph.D./M.D./M.S degree, if selected, will be paid Rs. 18,000/- per month till the award of the degree. The fellows would also be entitled to HRA and other benefits as per the DST guidelines applicable to research fellowship/associateships. The fellowships cannot be availed at the same institution where the candidates have earned their Ph.D./M.D. degree. Candidates who are already in regular employment cannot avail the fellowship at their host institutions. However, there will be no restriction on them to receive the salary and other benefits while availing the fellowship in institutions other than their parent institutions.

MODE OF APPLICATION
Candidates may submit their application on plain paper along with bio-data, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), copies of certificates (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D./M.D.), one page synopsis of Ph.D./M.D. thesis, 2 letters of recommendation (academic). The applicant is advised to propose his/her place of work, name of the supervisor, enclose one page synopsis of proposed research which must be compatible with the on-going research of the proposed supervisor, and his/her consent, for availing the fellowship. They should also enclose a declaration stating that if selected for the fellowship, he/she will complete the tenure of the fellowship. However, they may be allowed to relinquish the fellowship only if accepting permanent employment in India. Those who had applied previously need not apply.

MODE OF SELECTION
The candidates will be selected based on their C.V. and performance in the interview. The interview will be held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and candidates called for interview will be paid II class railway (non-AC)/bus fare by the shortest route from their home town. If the candidate accepts the fellowship, he/she must join the host Institution/University within a month's time.

CONTACT ADDRESS
Prof. K. Muniyappa,
Coordinator DBT-Research Associateship Program
Department of Biochemistry
Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore - 560 012.
E-mail: kmbc@biochem.iisc.ernet.in

The last date for the same is October 27, 2014 and envelope should be cleared mark as "DBT-Research Associateship"

For more information visit : http://www.iisc.ernet.in/

DBT Rapid Grant For Young Investigator 2012

DBT Rapid Grant For Young Investigator 2012

Department of Biotechnology India Rapid Grant For Young Investigator- RGYI 2012

Rapid Grant for Young Investigators fosters creative research in various fields of biotechnology (Medical, Agriculture, Animal Biotech, Environment and Industry etc) to enhance early career development of young investigators below 40 years of age. The programme aims to provide first grant to establish the lab and initiate research in the frontier areas of biotechnology.

Grant applications are invited for innovative research projects from PI/teams of young PI's with interdisciplinary multi-institutional collaboration;holding independent position (and within 10 years of receiving a PhD) and with potential for independent research.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a promising track record of early achievements appropriate to their research field and career stage, including significant publications (as main author) in international peer-reviewed scientific journals. They may also refer to monographs or demonstrate a record of invited presentations in well-established international conferences, granted patents, awards, prizes etc. Each application should include Post-Doctoral students as additional Co-PI's together with young faculty/scientists holding permanent positions.

Interested investigators are required to submit 10 copies of the project proposal to Dr. T.S. Rao, Advisor, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology Block 2 (6th - 8th Floor) CGO Complex, LodiRoad New Delhi - 110 003 and soft copy of the same at rgyi.dbt@gmail.com Investigators submitting the projects should clearly specify "Application for RGYI" on the envelope. The format for submitting Proposal and guidelines for RGYI (same as for routine competitive grant R&D projects) may be seen at website - www.dbtindia.nic.in.

For querries contact Dr. Jyoti Malik Logani, Scientist C, DBT at Email - jyoti.logani@nic.in.

Applications duly forwarded from competent authority should be submitted on or before 30th Nov, 2011.

For more information visit : http://dbtindia.nic.in/

DBT-Research Associateship 2012 Biotechnology & Life Sciences

DBT-Research Associateship 2012 Biotechnology & Life Sciences

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of "DBT-Research Associateship" 2012 for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and applied biology.The Associateship is tenable in Research Institution/Universities including non-profit R & D Institutions within India.The Associateships are awarded under a program sponsored by the Department of' Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Eligibility-:
The applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or M.D. or M.S. degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record.

The Associateship can be availed within 3 years of the award of Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree; however, may be relaxable in case of women (by 2 years) and in-service candidates.

Those who have already submitted the Ph.D./M.D./M.S. thesis are also eligible to apply. The applicants should preferably be below the age of 40 years and 45 years in case of women candidates.

Persons already employed are also eligible to apply. However, their applications should be routed through their employers.

Details of the Award-:
The Research Associateship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 2 years.

In exceptional cases, depending upon the progress of the research, the Associateship may be extended upto 5 years.

Each fellow would be entitled to a stipend in the range of Rs.22,000-24,000 per month and a research contingency grant of Rs.50,000 per year, payable to the host Institution.

Candidates who are yet to be awarded the Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree, if selected, will be paid Rs.18,000 per month till the award of the degree.

The associate would also be entitled to HRA and other benefits as per the DST guidelines applicable to Research Associateship.

The Associateships normally are not availed at the same Institution where candidates have earned their Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree,if selected will be paid Rs 18000/- per month till the award of the degree.The associate would also be entitle to HRA and other benefits as per the DST guidelines applicable to Research Associateship.

Candidates who are already in regular employment can avail the Associateship during the period of his/her sabbatical/study leave,in a different institute/university

Mode of Selection-:
The candidates will be selected based on their C.V. and performance in the interview.

The interview will be held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, in November 2011 and candidates called for interview will be paid II class railway (non-AC) /bus fare by the shortest route from their home town.

If the candidate accepts the Associateship, he/she must join the host Institution/University within a month's time.

Mode of Application-:
Candidates may submit their application on plain paper alongwith bio-data, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), copies of certificates (B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D./M.D./M.S.), One page synopsis of Ph.D./M.D./M.S. thesis, 2 letters of recommendation (academic).

The applicant is advised to propose his/her place of work, name of the supervisor, enclose one page synopsis of proposed research which must be compatible with the on-going research of the proposed supervisor, and his/her consent for availing the Associateship.

They should also enclose a declaration stating that if selected for the Associateship, he/she will complete the tenure of the Associateship.

However, they may be allowed to relinquish the Associateship only if accepting permanent employment in India. Those who had applied previously need not apply.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Coordinator,
DBT-Research Associateship Program,
Department of Biochemistry,
Indian Institute of Science Campus,
Bangalore - 560 012.

The last date for the same is 15 October, 2011 and the envelope should be clearly marked as "DBT-Research Associateship"

For more information visit : http://sid.iisc.ernet.in/dbtpdf.html

DBT Tata Innovation Fellowship 2011

DBT Tata Innovation Fellowship 2011

Tata Innovation Fellowship, a highly competitive scheme instituted by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India to recognize and reward scientists with outstanding track record in biological sciences and a deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems in health care, agriculture and other areas related to life sciences and biotechnology.

The scheme is aimed at rewarding interdisciplinary work where major emphasis is on innovation and translational research with a potential towards commercialization.

Eligibility :
i) The fellowship is open to Indian Nationals residing in India who are below the age of 55 years as on 21st November, 2011.
ii) The applicant should possess a Ph.D degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, Engineering or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology / related areas. The applicant must have put in several years of work in the specific area.
iii) The candidate must have a regular 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 one of the fellowships.
iv) The applicant should have spent at least 5 years in India before applying for the fellowship.

Nature of Support :
i) The amount of the fellowship is Rs. 20,000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute (Revision of fellowship to Rs. 25,000/- p.m. is under consideration). If an awardee is receiving salary from international organization, he will be entitled for research grant i.e. contingency only.

ii) In addition, each Fellow will receive a contingency grant of Rs. 5.00 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.

iii) The Tata Innovation Fellows would be eligible for other regular research grant(s) through extramural and other research schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India.

To Apply :
Application (one copy) may be sent as per proforma downloadable from DBT website (www.dbtindia.nic.in) and duly forwarded by the competent authority to Dr. A. K. Rawat, Joint Director, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110 003, latest by 21st November, 2011. Other details regarding the proforma may be seen at www.dbtindia.nic.in.

For more information visit : http://dbtindia.nic.in/

DBT Crest Award 2011-2012

DBT Crest Award 2011-2012

Department of Biotechnology Crest Award 2011-2012

(Cutting-edge Research Enhancement and Scientific Training award) (Formerly known as Biotechnology Overseas Associateship)

Department of Biotechnology invites applications for the DBT Crest Award (Department of Biotechnology - Cutting-edge Research Enhancement and Scientific Training - Award) formerly known as Biotechnology Overseas Associateship (BTOA) programme.

DBT Crest Award aims to promote capacity building in cutting edge areas of biotechnology and life sciences. The Award will promote and support scientists or highest merit in their pursuit of skill enhancement in scientific research/training in Overseas laboratories.

DBT-Crest Award for promotion of scientific excellence in the state of Jammu and Kashmir - Five (5) DBT Crest Awards would be awarded to scientists/researchers holding permanent / regular position in Government recognized research and academic institutions/universities actively engaged in biotechnology or related R&D work in the state of J&K. Awards are meant for promotion of scientific excellence in the state of Jammu and kashmir.

Applications are invited for the award of DBT-Crest (2011-2012) and DBT-Crest Award for promotion of scientific excellence in the state of Jammu and Kashmir (2011-12) for the period of one to twelve months. For details regarding broad areas, eligibility criteria and procedure for application pl refer to DBT website - http://dbtindia.nic.in.

For more information visit : http://dbtindia.nic.in/

Margdarshi Fellowship 2011

Margdarshi Fellowship 2011

The Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance launches a new fellowship scheme

Margdarshi Fellowship is an opportunity for outstanding established biomedical scientist in India or overseas to relocate to a non-profit research organisation in India

This scheme is to encourage established scientist to nucleate new centers of research in India

The Margdarshi Fellowship is for five years, and provides large and flexible funding for consumables,equipment,staff,travel to meeting and collaborative visits

To Apply-:
This scheme is for outstanding researchers and is expected to be fiercely competitive. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Office at margdarshi@wellcomedbt.org with their CV and relocation plans to be advised of their suitability for the Fellowship.

To apply, please download the application form and email a PDF copy of the complete form to margdarshi@wellcomedbt.org by the published deadline. The Sponsor has to complete and email their form to margdarshi@wellcomedbt.org. Hard copies of either form are not necessary. Please note that the Sponsor form has to come directly from the Sponsor and not from the applicant. A breach of confidentiality on this matter will disqualify the applicant.

Last Date to Apply-: 1 May 2011

For more information visit-: http://www.wellcomedbt.org/

DBT-Research Associateship 2011

DBT-Research Associateship 2011

DBT-Research Associateship in Biotechnology & Life Sciences 2011

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of "DBT-Research Associateship" for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and applied biology. The Associateship is tenable in Research Institution / Universities including non-profit R&D Institutions within India. The Associateships are awarded under a program sponsored by the Department of Biotechnology. Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India

The applicants should hold a Ph.D degree in Science, engineering or M.D or M.S degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record. The Associateship can be availed within 3 years of the award of Ph.D/M.D/M.S degree, however, may be relaxable in case of women (by 2 years) and in service candidates. Those who have already submitted the Ph.D/M.D/M.S thesis are also eligible to apply. The applicants should preferably be below the age of 40 years and 45 years in case of women and in-service candidates. Persons already employed are also eligible to apply. However, their applications should be routed through their employers.

Mode of Application :

Candidates may submit their application on plain paper alongwith bio-data, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers) copies of certificates (B.Sc, M.Sc Ph.D/M.D/M.S) one page synopsis of Ph.D/M.D/M.S thesis 2 letters of recommendation (academic). The applicants is advised to propose his/her place of work, name of the supervisor, enclose one page synopsis of proposed research which must be compatible with the on-going research of the proposed supervisor, and his/her consent for availing the associateship. They should also enclose a declaration stating that if selected for the Associateship, he/she will complete the tenure of the Associateship. However, they may be allowed to relinquish the Associateship only if accepting permanent employment in India. Those who had applied previously need not apply.

Applications should be addressed to

Coordinator DBT-Research Associateship Program,
Dept. of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science Campus
Bangalore - 560 012.
The last date for the same is March, 20 2011 and the envelope should be clearly marked as "DBT-Research Associateship"

For details visit the website - http://www.sid.iisc.ernet.in/dbtpdf.html

DBT TWAS Fellowships in Biotechnology

DBT TWAS Fellowships in Biotechnology

Department OF Biotechnology India-DBT
Third World Academy of Sciences-TWAS

DBT India joins TWAS in promoting South-South cooperation in science through Biotechnology fellowships for doctoral and postdoctoral studies.

Department of Biotechnology (DBT) ,Govt of India has entered into an agreement with Third World Academy of Sciences ( TWAS) to provide 50 fellowships annually in biotechnology for doctorate and post-doctorate studies to students from developing countries. Fellowship recipients will study at Indian universities and research institutes. The programme will be administered in collaboration with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB).The application forms can be viewed and downloaded on the DBT and TWAS websites . Last date for submission of completed Applications to the TWAS office is 31st August of each year

For more information visit-: http://dbtindia.nic.in/uniquepage.asp?id_pk=676