Applications are Invited for Tata Innovation Fellowship 2023-24

The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, extends a prestigious invitation for applications to the Tata Innovation Fellowship. This highly competitive scheme is designed to recognize and reward exceptional scientists with a stellar track record in Biological Sciences/Biotechnology.

This exclusive Tata Innovation fellowship program aims to identify and applaud scientists who have demonstrated outstanding contributions in the realm of Biological Sciences/Biotechnology. The initiative is part of a broader mission to foster innovation and address pivotal challenges in healthcare, agriculture, environment, and other interconnected domains within the life sciences and biotechnology sectors.

Name: TATA INNOVATION FELLOWSHIP 2023-24

Eligibility:
1. The fellowship is open to Indian Nationals residing in India who are below the age of 55 years as on the closing date of the application. The fellowship is co-terminus with the superannuation of fellow in his/her organization.
2. 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 outstanding contribution and publication in the specific area.
3. The candidate must have a regular/ permanent 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.
4. The applicant should have spent at least 5 years in India before applying for the fellowship.
5. 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.

Nature of Support:
1. 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 an international organization, he/she will be entitled for research grant i.e. contingency only.
2. In addition, each Fellow will receive contingency grant annually for meeting the expenses on consumables, equipment and domestic travel, manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of ongoing research project under the fellowship.

How to Apply: Please visit the DBT ePromis portal (dbtepromis.nic.in) for online submission of application. For any queries, please contact Dr. Manoj Singh Rohilla, Scientist-‘F’, Room No 613, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, 6th Floor, Block-2, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110003, Email: manojsrohilla.dbt@nic.in. All candidates are required to keep original copy of documents submitted online in hand; in case of selection at the later stage, the same will be required to be submitted to Department of Biotechnology, GOI, New Delhi.

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