The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India offers fellowships for Indian students. Fellowships are available for Indian 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. Five fellowships are offered per year. The duration of the fellowship will be initially for three years, extendable further by two years on a fresh appraisal.
Course Level: This is three year fellowship programme.
Provider: The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India
Scholarship at: India
Eligibility:
The fellowship is open to Indian Nationals residing in India who are below the age of 55 years as on 21st November, 2013.
-The applicant should possess a PhD 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.
-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.
-The applicant should have spent at least 5 years in India before applying for the
fellowship.
How to Apply: Application (six copies) 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 31st October, 2013.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st October, 2013.
Official Scholarship Information
