RAMALINGASWAMI RE-ENTRY FELLOWSHIP, DBT,GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2016-2017
RAMALINGASWAMI RE-ENTRY FELLOWSHIP
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
2016-2017
Applications are solicited from Indian nationals working in
overseas research institutions for the “Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship”,
a re-entry scheme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science
& Technology, Government of India.
Aim of the Fellowship
The scheme is conceptualized with the aim of attracting highly
skilled researchers (Indian Nationals) working overseas in various cutting edge
disciplines of biotechnology (agriculture, health sciences, bio-engineering,
energy, environment, bioinformatics and other related areas), by providing them
an attractive avenue to pursue their R&D interests in Indian institutions.
Who is eligible to apply ?
The applicant should possess a Ph.D., M.D., M. Tech, M.VSc.
or equivalent degree with an outstanding track record as reflected in
publications and other recognitions and with at least three years of post-doctoral
research experience of which last two years should be from overseas labortory.
Only candidates (Indian nationals) working overseas are
eligible to apply. Those who have already returned to India within one
year of the closing date of this advertisement are also eligible.
Researcher’s upto 45 years
of age as determined on closing date of application are eligible to apply.
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Incentives of being a Ramalingaswami
fellow
This is a senior fellowship programme, and awardees are to be
considered synonymous to the faculty/scientists at the level of Scientist-D. They
are entitled to take up teaching/research assignments and supervising Doctoral/MS
students.
The scheme provides a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs.
85,000/- p.m. In addition, a House Rent Allowance of Rs. 7,500/- p.m. is given
to fellows. In case host institute provides accommodation to the fellow, no
house rent allowance is admissible.
Fellows will receive a research/contingency grant of Rs. 10.00
lakhs for the 1st year; Rs. 7.50 lakhs for the 2nd year;
Rs. 5.00 lakhs for subsequent 3 years for purchase of consumables, minor
equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging manpower and other
contingent expenditure to be incurred for the implementation of research proposal.
DBT encourages host institutions to provide medical benefits,
transport allowance, leave travel allowance and other benefits as per their
prevailing norms as applicable to their employees of the rank equivalent to
Scientist D out of their own resources/ funds.
Fellows retain an option for drawing either the fellowship or
salary if they are appointed at a suitable permanent scientific position.
Fellows opting for salary can continue to avail the research /contingency grant
with prior approval of DBT.
Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellows could take up fellowship at
any of the scientific institutes/ universities in the country. However,
application should be duly forwarded by the competent authority of the host
Institute. Fellows/Awardee can change his/her host institute only once during
the tenure of the fellowship.
Awardees are eligible to apply for research grants to any of
the funding agencies towards accomplishment of research proposal. However, the
Co-PI has to be a permanent employee of the host institution.
Tenure of fellowship
Fellows can draw fellowship for a term of five years.
Fellowship is further extendable for another term on fresh appraisal of
performance of the fellow. Those who are able to secure permanent positions
will not be considered for 2nd term.
How to apply
Applications may be sent as per proforma downloadable from
DBT website (www.dbtindia.nic.in) and duly forwarded by
the competent authority to Dr. Meenakshi Munshi, Director, Department
of Biotechnology, Block-2, 7th Floor, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New
Delhi -110 003, both as a hard copy as well as Soft
copy. The applications not forwarded by the host institution will not
be considered. Soft copy to be mailed at Email :- rlsfellowship.dbt@nic.in only as a single file latest by 31st
January, 2017.
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