Showing posts with label biomedical research. Show all posts
Showing posts with label biomedical research. Show all posts

Friday, April 20, 2012

Stanford-India Biodesign Fellowships 2012

Stanford-India Biodesign Fellowships 2012

Stanford - India Biodesign Fellowships in Biomedical Technology Innovation

A Fellowship Opportunity in Medical Device Technology for 2013 jointly sponsored by Dept of Biotechnology, Ministry of Sciences and technology Govt. of India and Stanford University, USA in partnership with the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum.

Eligibility :
Candidates with graduate or postgraduate degrees (engineers, doctors, business professionals, others) having passion for invention and early-stage development of new medical technologies addressing the clinical needs in India are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be Indian citizens, and must be able to devote full one year at the Stanford University, USA and the SIB Centre, AIIMS, New Delhi. Preference will be given to applicants with significant work experience. Shortlisted candidates will be called for final interview at New Delhi.

Benefits :
Fellowship pays stipend, tuition, travel and health benefits. Fellows are mentored by experts in the USA and India.

Duration :
One year, starting Jan 2013 (Full Time)

Apply online : http://biodesign.stanford.edu/india/

For further information contact : info@sibiodesign.org

Last date of application : May 18, 2012

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Stanford-India Biodesign Internship Program 2012

Stanford-India Biodesign Internship Program 2012

Applications are invited for a 3-month internship in Stanford-India Biodesign (SIB) program at SIB center, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

SIB is a collaborative program between AIIMS, IIT Delhi and Stanford Biodesign, Stanford University, USA The goal of the program is to train the next generation of medical device innovation pioneers for India through hands on real-world projects of low-cost medical device innovation run by teams of SIB Fellows with support from consultants and interns. The program brings together engineers, doctors, product designers and business professionals on to one team to ensure successful identification, invention and implementation of solutions in the real world. The program is funded by Dept. of Biotechnology and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum.

This is an intensive 3 month program (extendable) consisting of hands-on training in Stanford’s pioneering Biodesign process for inventing medical technologies as the interns work on real world projects. It offers an opportunity to work in a unique, creative work culture.

Eligibility:
Both experienced professionals and fresh graduates with masters (preferred)/ bachelors in Engineering, Design, Medicine, Bioengineering, or business are encouraged to apply, with age not exceeding 40 yrs. Candidates with entrepreneurial aspirations are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to mechanical engineers and product designers for this year’s program.

Duration: 15th April 2012 to 15th July 2012 (Full time)

Stipend: Monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000/-. No additional allowances.

Documents to be submitted by email:

1. Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum) containing passport size photograph.
2.Statement of purpose for applying for the internship; What value addition to your skill-set do you seek to derive from the internship; describe an experience that demonstrates your inventiveness
3.Attach a non-confidential file showcasing a past innovative endeavor (optional)

Please email required documents to: stanford_india@yahoo.com with Subject: “SIB Internship 2012_

Important dates:

Last date of application: 25th March 2012
Interview of shortlisted candidates at SIB center, Delhi: Last week of March, 2012.

Contact:
Program Assistant,
Stanford-India Biodesign Center,
Room 108, Old OT Block
AIIMS, New Delhi - 110029

For more information visit : http://biodesign.stanford.edu/bdn/india/

Sunday, October 9, 2011

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

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

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/

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

ICMR International Fellowships 2011

ICMR International Fellowships 2011

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) ICMR International Fellowships 2011

ICMR International Fellowships for Indian biomedical scientists

Number of fellowships: Young scientists-12; Senior scientists-6

Duration: 3-6 months for young scientists and 10-15 days for senior scientists

Eligibility:
* M.D/PhD degree with at least three years teaching/research experience for young scientists and at least fifteen years teaching/research experience for senior scientists.
* Regular position in a recognized biomedical/research/health institution in India .
* Below 45 years of age for young and 55 years for senior scientists.

Financial support:
US $ 2400 per month, contingency grant of Rs.15,000/- and return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare) for young scientists. US $ 160 per day (including US$ 75 as per diem and rest for accommodation expenses) and return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare) for senior scientists.

Note:- The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the foreign Institute where he/ she proposes to work along with a concrete plan of training / research work to be undertaken during the fellowship.
* Recommendation by the Head of the parent organization / institute is essential.
* Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
* Decision of ICMR will be final.
* If selected, the fellowship is to be availed before 28th February, 2012.

Ten copies of the application should be submitted to: International Health Division, Indian Council of Medical Research, V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Post Box No.4911, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029.

Last date of receipt of applications: 15th March, 2011

For more information visit-: http://www.icmr.nic.in/

Monday, June 7, 2010

Early Career Fellowships for Researchers in India

Early Career Fellowships for Researchers in India

Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance Early Career Fellowships 2010

Early Career Fellowships for Researchers in India-:
This scheme provides a unique opportunity for the most promising postdoctoral researchers moving to India or within India, to make a start in developing their independent research career.

Candidates will be expected to identify an important biomedical research question, and to develop and deliver a personal programme to achieve their research aims. Fellows may normally spend up to 24 months outside the host institution, in other leading laboratories, anywhere in the world.


The fellowship is for four years full time and provides:

Personal support for the fellow. For details see costing policies.

Research expenses (materials and consumables; animals; support to attend scientific meetings; and small items of equipment, e.g. laptop)

Additional allowances (travel and overseas subsistence) for scientifically justified visits of normally up to 24 months.

Early Career Fellowship Preliminary application deadline: 23 July 2010

Contact-:
Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance
Plot no. 19, H. No. 8-2-684/3/K/19 1st Floor, Kaushik Society Road No. 12
Banjara Hills HYDERABAD 500034
Phone: +91 040 4018 9445
Fax: +91 040 4018 9449
Email: info@wellcomedbt.org.

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