RAMALINGASWAMI
RE-ENTRY FELLOWSHIP
MINISTRY OF
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF
BIOTECHNOLOGY
GOVERNMENT OF
INDIA
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 an
overseas laboratory. 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 55 years of age as determined on closing date of application are eligible
to apply.
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, Email:
rlsfellowship.dbt@nic.in Phone No. 011-24361035, 011-24361215 latest by 28th
February, 2015 both as a hard copy as well as Soft copy. The soft copy as a
single file is a must otherwise application will not be accepted. The
applications not forwarded by the host institution will not be considered.
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