DBT-RA Program in Biotechnology and Life Sciences (India)

Objective

• The objective of DBT-Research Associateship (DBT-RA) Programme is to train and nurture young researchers, scientists and generate a critical mass of trained manpower in modern areas of biology and biotechnology and build a robust postdoctoral base for the growth of Biotechnology sectors in the country.

Duration

• The Associateship is a purely temporary full-time assignment and is tenable for a period of 2 years with annual renewal based on review of progress of research. In exceptional cases, fellowship may be extended upto 4 years depending upon the progress of research.

Eligibility Criteria

• Academic Qualification: The applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or M.D./M.S. degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record. The applicants who have already submitted the Ph.D./M.D./M.S. thesis are also eligible to apply. However, such applicants, if selected, will be offered lower fellowship amount till they qualify the eligible degree.
• Age Limit: The upper age limit is 40 years for male candidates and 45 years in the case of female candidates as on the last date of application.
• Employment: The applicants who are employed at the time of application (in any form i.e. permanent, contractual etc.) are eligible to apply. However, they have to relinquish their employment for accepting the fellowship.

For more information, visit Department of Biotechnology.