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India's National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) envisions an education system that aligns with the aspirations of 21^st century learning. It highlights the importance of nurturing human potential, strengthening institutional capacity, and fostering regional ecosystems for education, research, and innovation. The policy also aims to promote inclusivity and equitable quality education while cultivating a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.

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10 Women, 10 Questions: Deepti Jain

Aishwarya Segu

Deepti Jain, Professor at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad shares her career trajectory, advice and opinions on striving as a researcher in life sciences in India. The mentor of YIM 2025, in this “10 Women, 10 Questions” addresses the necessity of equality and the power of mentorship in science.

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Adapting to the rhythms of research, mentoring, and parenthood

Sudipta Tung

In this final article of the Journey of a Young Investigator 2025 series, Sudipta Tung from the Department of Biology, Ashoka University, writes about how his early research interactions shaped his scientific interests and the trials and tribulations of establishing and running a Drosophila evolution lab.

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The road less travelled: My path to becoming a PI in India

Rajalakshmi Srinivasan

Rajalakshmi Srinivasan leads the Aging Genomics lab at the Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology, Bengaluru. In this Journey of Young Investigator (JOYI) 2025 article, she shares how her India-centric path has shaped her career and sheds light on the pros and cons of pursuing postdoctoral training in India.

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Recent IndiaBiostreams Episodes

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International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
EMBO Global Investigator Network: Global Research and Networking in Academia
Gerlind Wallon, Leonor Teles-Grilo Ruivo, Neha Jain & Rajender Motiani in conversation with Manjula Harikrishna, Moumita Mazumdar & Siuli Mitra
A webinar introducing the EMBO Global Investigator Network (EMBO GIN), including a discussion on motivations, application process and selection criteria.
Speakers: Gerlind Wallon (EMBO Program Head), Leonor Ruivo (Program Officer, EMBO), Neha Jain (IIT Jodhpur), Rajender Motiani (RCB, Faridabad) in conversation with Team IndiaBioscience.

To register, click on the following link: https://bit.ly/EMBOGinReg

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International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP)
From Bench to Journal: Connecting Open Science and Publishing
Bernd Pulverer in conversation with Arushi Batra
In this webinar in partnership with EMBO, the speaker- Bernd Pulverer explored the publication criteria and policies of EMBO Press journals, emphasising a constructive and efficient approach to improving research with minimal friction for researchers.

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Virtual Book Chats
Virtual Book Chat - Beyond Biryani with Dinesh C Sharma
Arushi Batra & Karishma Kaushik
How did Khubani ka meetha, the history of the Nizams and the Char Minar, come to co-exist with Osmania University, IKP Knowledge Park and Bharat Biotech?

We conducted an interesting virtual book chat with journalist and author Dinesh C Sharma on the journey of Hyderabad to a global science and technology hub on 19 December 2024

Recent IndiaBiospeaks Episodes

Radio PDF
“Research is a journey filled with challenges, but also rewarding moments!” -Chandrika Bhattacharya
Chandrika Bhattacharyya in conversation with Arushi Batra & Girija Deshmukh
In this last yet powerful episode of Radio PDF, we welcome Chandrika Bhattacharyya from National Institute of Biomedical Genomics, India

Radio PDF
“Do the hard-work and be true to yourself” - Anirban Das
Anirban Das in conversation with Arushi Batra & Girija Deshmukh
In our fourth episode of Radio PDF, Anirban Das from Washington University in Saint Louis, United States, provides practical insights into research careers, drawing from his experiences studying abroad.

Radio PDF
“Failure is a part and parcel of a researchers’ life” - Chandreyee Datta
Chandreyee Datta in conversation with Arushi Batra & Girija Deshmukh
In our third episode of Radio PDF, we feature Chandreyee Datta from National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, India. Her story is one of remarkable resilience, as she shares the various challenges she's overcome in her postdoctoral journey.

EMBO Global Investigator Network: Global Research and Networking in Academia

EMBO Global Investigator Network: Global Research and Networking in Academia

The webinar is aimed at young investigators in life sciences. Speakers from the EMBO will introduce the programme and two Indian Global Investigators will present their motivations to apply for the GIN programme.

To register, click on the following link: https://bit.ly/EMBOGinReg

📅 7 April 2025 | 1:30 - 3 PM IST

JOYI: Journey of a Young Investigator

(2024 edition)

This collection celebrates the stories of young investigators in attendance at the Young Investigators Meeting (YIM) 2024 held in central India at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

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Program Manager Digital Initiatives
IndiaBioscience, NCBS - TIFR
IndiaBioscience is a program based out of the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bangalore that aims to catalyse the growth of biology within India. To this end, we work with academics, government, industry and the not-for-profit sector. The major …
Deadline 25 April
Research Associate – Veterinary/pharmacology
Foundation for Neglected Disease Research
Applications are invited for the post of Research Associate – Veterinary/pharmacology at the Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR), Doddaballapur, Bengaluru, India. Foundation for Neglected Disease Research (FNDR) is a not-for-profit biotech R&D organization dedicated to discovering and developing novel therapeutics, …
Deadline 30 April

PhD-II-2025
Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics
Hyderabad, Telangana Deadline 04 May
Ph.D. Programme
GITAM (Deemed to be University)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Hyderabad, Telangana
Visakhapatnam, Andhra pradesh Deadline 12 May
Ph.D. Program
Institute of Bioinformatics and Applied Biotechnology
Bengaluru, Karnataka Deadline 14 May

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Climate Resilient Agriculture for Fostering High Performance Biomanufacturing under BioE3 Policy
Climate Resilient Agriculture has been identified as one of the thematic sectors under the BioE3 Policy for ‘fostering high-performance biomanufacturing’. India's agriculture sector is pivotal in ensuring the nation's food security and economic growth. However, environmental perturbations are altering optimal …
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ICGEB Research Grants 2025
The ICGEB Research Grant is part of the Collaborative Research Programme (CRP) of ICGEB and is a dedicated source of funding aimed at financing projects that address scientific problems of particular relevance for the host country.
The programme was established in …
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EMBO Global Investigator Network
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National Bio Entrepreneurship Competition 2025 (NBEC 2025)
Deadline 05 May
2026-2027 Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships
Deadline 14 May

Resources

Create-it! A science-art competition by IndiaBioscience (2024 edition)
Arushi Batra
Create-it!, the science-art competition 2024, was an exciting initiative by IndiaBioscience supported by HiMedia, which culminated in the creation of this inspiring e-compendium.
This e-compendium features a curated collection of the winning, popular choice, commendable and spotlight entries, offering a captivating glimpse into the diverse and innovative ways in which science and art can intersect.
You can view or download this booklet from here.
Academia-Industry Transitions, Volume - II
Shakunthala Natarajan & Karishma Kaushik
Academia-Industry Transitions, Volume - II is a collection of stories and perspectives on the switchover from academia to industry. With articles on a wide range of topics from professional transition stories to collaboration initiatives, this compendium is a comprehensive career resource book for industry aspirants in different phases of their career.
You can read or download this e-book here. You can find the flip-book here.
On the Road to Excellence - Funding Opportunities for Life Science Researchers in India | Edition II
Manjula Harikrishna & Nithya Kruthi
On the Road to Excellence - Funding Opportunities for Life Science Researchers in India | Edition II is a comprehensive compendium that highlights a wide range of funding opportunities available to researchers in various fields of life sciences.
You can read or download this e-book here. You can read the flip-book version here.

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