TATA Innovation Fellowship 2011 in Department of Biotechnology in Ministry of Science & Technology at India

TATA Innovation Fellowship 2011 in Department of Biotechnology in Ministry of Science & Technology at India

About DBT:
The setting up of a separate Department of Biotechnology (DBT), under the Ministry of Science and Technology in 1986 gave a new impetus to the development of the field of modern biology and biotechnology in India. In more than a decade of its existence, the department has promoted and accelerated the pace of development of biotechnology in the country. Through several R&D projects, demonstrations and creation of infrastructural facilities a clear visible impact of this field has been seen. The department has made significant achievements in the growth and application of biotechnology in the broad areas of agriculture, health care, animal sciences, environment, and industry.

Detail:
The scheme is aimed at rewarding interdisciplinary work where major emphasis is on innovation and translational research with a potential towards commercialization.

Eligibility:
1. The fellowship is open to Indian Nationals residing in India who are below the age of 60 years.
2. The applicant should possess 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. The applicant must have adequate professional experience in the specific area and demonstrated leadership towards innovation.
3. The candidate must have a regular position in a University/ Organization /Institute/ and should be engaged in research and development. If he/she is availing any other fellowship (national/international), he/she will have to opt for only one of the fellowships (for example JC Bose fellowship, Welcome Trust, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, NIH Senior fellowship, Howard Hughes Medical Institute fellowship and others of similar nature)
Host Institution
The Institution where the candidate is working would provide the necessary infrastructure and administrative support for pursuing the research under this fellowship. The candidate will continue to work at the place of his/her employment.

Duration
The duration of the fellowship will be initially for three years, extendable further by two years on a fresh appraisal.

Award:
The amount of the fellowship will be Rs.20,000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute. In addition, each fellow will receive a contingency grant of Rs. 5,00,000/- per annum for meeting the expenses on consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of research project under the fellowship.

Deadline: 30th September, 2010

Contact:
Dr. Meenakshi Munshi,
Joint Director,
Department of Biotechnology,
Block-2, 7th Floor, CGO Complex,


Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110 003,
Email :- meenakshi29.dbt@nic.in
Source: www.dbtindia.nic.in/