National Bioscience Awards for Career Development 2011
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) invites nominations of scientists who are engaged in basic and applied research in Biosciences & Biotechnology including Biological, Agricultural, Medical, and Environmental Sciences and have made outstanding contributions in research with potential for application/ product and technology development, for ‘National Bioscience Awards for Career Development for the year 2011’.
The award is to recognize outstanding contributions of young scientists below 45 years of age in basic and applied research and to provide grant for research for their career development.
Nature of the Award:
Upto 10 awards per year will be given. Each award carries a cash prize of `. 1,00,000/- and a trophy alongwith a citation and a project research grant of `.9,00,000/- @ `.3,00,000/- per year for a period of three years for career development.
The details of the Award, eligibility criteria, and proforma for nomination are available at. http://www.dbtindia.gov.in/index.asp
To Apply :
The nominations (10 copies) neatly typed in double space on plain paper in the prescribed proforma complete with enclosures should reach on or before 30th October, 2011 to Mr. K.M. Kutty, Deputy Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Room No. 807, 8th Floor, Block-II, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110 003 and a soft copy in MS-Word .doc file to be e-mailed to km.kutty@nic.in.
For more information visit : http://dbtindia.nic.in/
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Energy Biosciences Overseas Fellowship 2010-2011
Energy Biosciences Overseas Fellowship 2010-2011
Opportunity for Scientist of Indian Origin
Continuous Induction Program throughout year.
Energy Biosciences Overseas Fellowships”, a re-entry scheme of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
Objective-:
The scheme is aimed at bringing back scientists of Indian origin working outside the country in the fields of energy related biological sciences and other areas related to bioenergy, and who are desirous of pursuing R&D in an Indian institution.
Eligibility-:
The applicant should possess a Ph. D in relevant areas and/or an outstanding track record reflected in publications and other recognitions.
3. Only candidate of Indian origin working overseas are eligible to apply. Those who have already returned to India and are working in India are not eligible.
About the fellowship-:
Energy Biosciences Overseas Fellows can take up fellowship at any of the scientific institutes/ university in India and the application should be supported by the competent authority of the host Institute.
Selected awardees will receive a fellowship amount of Rs. 75,000/ pm (consolidated) and a contingency grant of Rs. 5,00,000 / year for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of research project. However, the host institute/university where applicant proposes to work can consider giving additional benefits (e.g. HRA/housing, medical allowance, leave travel allowance and other benefits) as applicable to regular faculty.
In case an awardee finds a suitable permanent position during the tenure of the fellowship at any research institute/ university, he or she can take up the job. In that case, he/she will have to opt for either the fellowship or salary. However, she/he can continue to avail the contingency grant with prior approval of DBT.
Awardees are also eligible to apply for research grants to any of the funding agencies. However, the Co-PI has to be a permanent employee of the host institution.
Duration-:
The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of 5 years. In exceptional cases, the duration of the award may be extended by another 5 years.
How to apply-:
Under Continuous Induction Program, application for “Energy Biosciences Overseas Fellowship” position can be sent throughout year. Applications received on or before following dates shall be considered in ensuing phase.
On or before: 30th September, 2010 and 31st March, 2011
Application in prescribed format, duly complete with letter from the Indian Institute of choice (hosting Institute) where the awardee wishes to work should be sent to DBT-ICT-Centre for Energy Biosciences, Institute of Chemical Technology, University under Section 3 of UGC ACT 1956, Nathalal Parikh Marg, Matunga, Mumbai 400 019, India (email: dbt.uict.ceb@gmail.com*)* Other details regarding the fellowships may be seen at: http://www.udct.org OR http://www.dbtindia.nic.in.
For more information visit-: http://www.udct.org/
Opportunity for Scientist of Indian Origin
Continuous Induction Program throughout year.
Energy Biosciences Overseas Fellowships”, a re-entry scheme of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
Objective-:
The scheme is aimed at bringing back scientists of Indian origin working outside the country in the fields of energy related biological sciences and other areas related to bioenergy, and who are desirous of pursuing R&D in an Indian institution.
Eligibility-:
The applicant should possess a Ph. D in relevant areas and/or an outstanding track record reflected in publications and other recognitions.
3. Only candidate of Indian origin working overseas are eligible to apply. Those who have already returned to India and are working in India are not eligible.
About the fellowship-:
Energy Biosciences Overseas Fellows can take up fellowship at any of the scientific institutes/ university in India and the application should be supported by the competent authority of the host Institute.
Selected awardees will receive a fellowship amount of Rs. 75,000/ pm (consolidated) and a contingency grant of Rs. 5,00,000 / year for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of research project. However, the host institute/university where applicant proposes to work can consider giving additional benefits (e.g. HRA/housing, medical allowance, leave travel allowance and other benefits) as applicable to regular faculty.
In case an awardee finds a suitable permanent position during the tenure of the fellowship at any research institute/ university, he or she can take up the job. In that case, he/she will have to opt for either the fellowship or salary. However, she/he can continue to avail the contingency grant with prior approval of DBT.
Awardees are also eligible to apply for research grants to any of the funding agencies. However, the Co-PI has to be a permanent employee of the host institution.
Duration-:
The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of 5 years. In exceptional cases, the duration of the award may be extended by another 5 years.
How to apply-:
Under Continuous Induction Program, application for “Energy Biosciences Overseas Fellowship” position can be sent throughout year. Applications received on or before following dates shall be considered in ensuing phase.
On or before: 30th September, 2010 and 31st March, 2011
Application in prescribed format, duly complete with letter from the Indian Institute of choice (hosting Institute) where the awardee wishes to work should be sent to DBT-ICT-Centre for Energy Biosciences, Institute of Chemical Technology, University under Section 3 of UGC ACT 1956, Nathalal Parikh Marg, Matunga, Mumbai 400 019, India (email: dbt.uict.ceb@gmail.com*)* Other details regarding the fellowships may be seen at: http://www.udct.org OR http://www.dbtindia.nic.in.
For more information visit-: http://www.udct.org/
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Ramalingaswami Fellowship in Biotechnology
Department of Biotechnology Ramalingaswami Fellowship
The Department of Biotechnology has instituted a scheme known as “Ramalingaswami Fellowship” for scientists of Indian origin who are working outside the country in various fields of biotechnology, life sciences, bio-engineering and translational health science and all other related disciplines, and who are interested in taking up scientific research positions in India. Ramalingaswami fellows could work in any of the scientific institutions / universities in the country and would also be eligible for regular research grant through extramural and other research schemes of various S&T agencies of the Govt. of India.
SCOPE:
All areas of life sciences & biotechnology, bio-engineering, health Care (human and animal) and bio- energy will be covered under this fellowship.
ELIGIBILITY:
i) The fellowship is open to scientists, physician researchers and bio-engineers from all over the world.
ii) The applicant should possess a higher degree or equivalent, such as PhD in life sciences/ agriculture, bioinformatics, engineering, masters in engineering or technology/ medicine etc. and have adequate professional experience.
iii) Fellowships are very selective and applicants who have a proven/ outstanding track record as evident from research publications and recognitions would be eligible.
iv) In case a fellow is offered permanent position, He/She can only avail either fellowship or salary at a given time
NUMBER and DURATION: 15 fellowship per year would be awarded. The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of five years. In exceptional cases, the duration of the award may be extended by additional 5 years.
NATURE OF SUPPORT:
* The amount of the fellowship will be of Rs.75,000/- (consolidated), non-taxable per month
* Each awardee will, in addition, receive a contingency of Rs.500,000 per annum for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging project staff and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of the project.
* The Ramalingaswami fellows will be eligible for regular Research Grants through the extramural and other research schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India. In that case, the Co-PI should be a regular faculty member.
OTHER SUPPORT:
* In addition, the awardee may negotiate for housing, leave travel concession, medical benefits and other benefits applicable to regular faculty of the Institute University.
MODE FOR SELECTION:
• Awardees can choose to work at any S&T institution including University Departments or other academic Institutions and National Laboratories in India, provided the Institution at which they wish to pursue research is willing to provide the necessary R&D, administrative and basic infrastructural support to facilitate research.
• DBT will also facilitate collaborative work with biotech industry upon request by the scientist during their work period in the institutes / university.
• Selection of Ramalingaswami Fellows will be made periodically by an empowered Selection Committee specially appointed for the purpose.
• The applications of scientists and technologists duly forwarded by the host Institutions would be received against an advertisement.
Last date to apply-: 31st July 2009
For more info & application visit-: http://dbtindia.nic.in/
The Department of Biotechnology has instituted a scheme known as “Ramalingaswami Fellowship” for scientists of Indian origin who are working outside the country in various fields of biotechnology, life sciences, bio-engineering and translational health science and all other related disciplines, and who are interested in taking up scientific research positions in India. Ramalingaswami fellows could work in any of the scientific institutions / universities in the country and would also be eligible for regular research grant through extramural and other research schemes of various S&T agencies of the Govt. of India.
SCOPE:
All areas of life sciences & biotechnology, bio-engineering, health Care (human and animal) and bio- energy will be covered under this fellowship.
ELIGIBILITY:
i) The fellowship is open to scientists, physician researchers and bio-engineers from all over the world.
ii) The applicant should possess a higher degree or equivalent, such as PhD in life sciences/ agriculture, bioinformatics, engineering, masters in engineering or technology/ medicine etc. and have adequate professional experience.
iii) Fellowships are very selective and applicants who have a proven/ outstanding track record as evident from research publications and recognitions would be eligible.
iv) In case a fellow is offered permanent position, He/She can only avail either fellowship or salary at a given time
NUMBER and DURATION: 15 fellowship per year would be awarded. The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of five years. In exceptional cases, the duration of the award may be extended by additional 5 years.
NATURE OF SUPPORT:
* The amount of the fellowship will be of Rs.75,000/- (consolidated), non-taxable per month
* Each awardee will, in addition, receive a contingency of Rs.500,000 per annum for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging project staff and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of the project.
* The Ramalingaswami fellows will be eligible for regular Research Grants through the extramural and other research schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India. In that case, the Co-PI should be a regular faculty member.
OTHER SUPPORT:
* In addition, the awardee may negotiate for housing, leave travel concession, medical benefits and other benefits applicable to regular faculty of the Institute University.
MODE FOR SELECTION:
• Awardees can choose to work at any S&T institution including University Departments or other academic Institutions and National Laboratories in India, provided the Institution at which they wish to pursue research is willing to provide the necessary R&D, administrative and basic infrastructural support to facilitate research.
• DBT will also facilitate collaborative work with biotech industry upon request by the scientist during their work period in the institutes / university.
• Selection of Ramalingaswami Fellows will be made periodically by an empowered Selection Committee specially appointed for the purpose.
• The applications of scientists and technologists duly forwarded by the host Institutions would be received against an advertisement.
Last date to apply-: 31st July 2009
For more info & application visit-: http://dbtindia.nic.in/
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