Deadline: 21 November 2015
The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, is currently inviting applications from the Indian Scientists for the Tata Innovation Fellowship Programme, 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 aim of the scheme is to reward interdisciplinary work where major emphasis is on innovation and translational research with a potential towards commercialization.
The duration of the fellowship is of 3 (three) years.
Award Information
- The amount of the fellowship is Rs. 25,000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute. If an awardee is receiving salary from international organization, he will be entitled for research grant i.e. contingency only.
- Each Fellow will receive a contingency grant of Rs. 6.00 lakhs 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.
- 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Indian Nationals residing in India who are below the age of 55 years as on 21st November, 2015. The fellowship is co-terminus with the superannuation of fellow in his organization.
- 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 with outstanding contribution and publication in the specific area.
- A regular permanent position in a University/ Institute/ Organization and must 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.
- 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.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted in a prescribed Performa, available in the website and duly forwarded by the competent authority via mail.
For more information, please visit Tata Innovation Fellowship Programme
