The College for Life Sciences, a junior programme of the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin (Institute for Advanced Study), announces the availability of short-term fellowships for early career post-doctoral life scientists to live and work in a unique, interdisciplinary environment at the Wissenschaftskolleg's campus.
The fellowship enables you to step back from your demanding lab work and teaching duties and provides time to work on your research questions, to develop your career goals, to establish crucial cooperations and to broaden your horizon. You will work among leading scientists of all academic disciplines as well as outstanding intellectuals who are Fellows of the Wissenschaftskolleg.
We invite applications from post-doctoral researchers as well as junior principal investigators (lecturers, junior/assistant professors) working in all life science disciplines.There are no restrictions regarding life science discipline, nationality or age.Applications from scientists working at institutions in Berlin cannot be taken into consideration.
The fellowship is for 6 months, but shorter residencies of at least 3 months are possible.
We invite applications from post-doctoral researchers as well as junior principal investigators (lecturers, junior/assistant professors) working in all life science disciplines.
Please apply until February 7, 2016 with a project proposal, a letter of motivation, your CV and publication list here: www.wiko-berlin.de/en/institute/college-for-life-sciences/.
For further information please refer to: www.wiko-berlin.de/en/institute/college-for-life-sciences/how-to-apply/.
]]>Applications are invited for the award of “DST-Nano Mission Postdoctoral Fellowship” for pursuing research in frontier areas of Nano Science & Technology. This highly prestigious fellowship is tenable in Research Institutions/Universities including non-profit R & D institutions anywhere in India.The fellowships are awarded under the Mission on Nano Science & Technology (Nano Mission) of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
The postdoctoral fellowship is tenable for a maximum period of 2 years.In exceptional cases, depending on the progress of the research, the fellowship can be extended for the third year also.
The fellowship carries a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs.55,000/- besides a research contingency grant of Rs.2,00,000/- per annum. Funds will be disbursed through the host institution/university. Candidates who have submitted the Ph D thesis but are yet to be awarded the Ph.D degree, if selected, will be paid Rs. 45,000/- per month till the award of the degree.
The applicants should either hold a Ph.D degree in Science or Engineering or should have submitted the Ph D thesis with research interests in Nano Science and Technology and a very good academic record.They should be below 40 years of age and have evident capabilities of becoming future leaders of Indian science. This fellowship is meant for working in new areas and laboratories in order to expand their research capabilities, other than the one where the candidate obtained the doctorate degree from.
Candidates may submit their application on plain paper along with biodata, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), copies of certificates (B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech,Ph.D), one page synopsis of Ph.Dthesis, and enclose a short write up (1000 words) on the proposed research which must be compatible with the ongoing research of the proposed supervisor. The candidate should request three referees to send their confidential evaluation directly to the address given below.The applicant is advised to propose his/her place of work, name of the supervisor and his/her consent of accepting the candidate.
Applications superscribed with “Application for DST Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nano Science and Technology” should be addressed to:
The Senior Administrative Officer
DST Postdoctoral Fellowship in NST
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Jakkur P.O.
Bangalore 560 064
There is no last date for application and applications will be received throughout the year.Selection will be made on a periodic basis.
]]>Research projects will be developed in close collaboration with those of their hosts. Research costs are not supported. The host laboratory will undertake to provide resources and space, with the possibility of additional support, as needed. BERI post-doctoral fellows will remain eligible for sponsorship for a range of external competitive fellowships from other agencies. Also, the candidate is encouraged to apply for our Campus Fellows Program (CFP). If you are interested in such a position, you are encouraged to explore the research programs, contact the faculty, and submit proposals for post-doctoral research.
]]>The BioEngineering Research Initiative (BERI) is conceived as a platform to facilitate interdisciplinary interactions between biologists, physicists, engineers, material scientists and medical doctors. The structure of the collaboration revolves around a core group of faculty who facilitate interactions with colleagues in other research and academic institutions. The BERI early career awards comprise postdoctoral positions, under existing research programs in the Bangalore Bio Cluster. Applicants are expected to work alongside the lab members, while bringing in expertise in bio-engineering.
Typical appointments are for 2 years, with a possible extension for a third year depending on the evaluation conducted towards the end of the second year.
The BERI Fellows will be provided with a consolidated fellowship of Rs. 60,000 per month.
Research projects will be developed in close collaboration with those of their hosts. Research costs are not supported. The host laboratory will undertake to provide resources and space, with the possibility of additional support, as needed. BERI post-doctoral fellows will remain eligible for sponsorship for a range of external competitive fellowships from other agencies. Also, the candidate is encouraged to apply for our Campus Fellows Program (CFP). If you are interested in such a position, you are encouraged to explore the research programs, contact the faculty, and submit proposals for post-doctoral research.
Candidates should not have more than 4 years of postdoctoral research experience and should be able to clearly articulate their scientific interests and directions. They must be sponsored by a local host who is a member of NCBS/inStem Faculty.
Applicants will identify the laboratory with which they would like to be associated in preliminary discussions with the host faculty member. Once both the host faculty member and the candidate agree, an application can be submitted to Head Academics at NCBS who will coordinate the processing and review of the application.
Your full application package as a single collated PDF should consist of the following:
- Your latest CV
- A research proposal with detailed plans and timelines of the project, developed in close collaboration with your proposed host
In addition, we require the following:
- A letter of support from your proposed host (emailed directly to acadoffice@ncbs.res.in)
- At least 2 letters of references (emailed directly by the referees to acadoffice@ncbs.res.in) Please note that the applicant is responsible for timely arrival of the letters.
A committee appointed by the Head Academics will evaluate applications and short-listed candidates will be invited to visit the campus for a seminar followed by interview with the committee members. The decision of the evaluation committee will be communicated within one month of the visit.
Research Fellowships are open to experienced researchers, particularly those who are or have been prevented by routine duties from completing a programme of original research. Awards are not limited to those holding appointments in higher education.
Fellowships are tenable for between 3 and 24 months.
The maximum value of a Fellowship is £50,000. The awards provide research expenses over and above normal living costs and/or provide a contribution towards reasonable replacement costs or loss of earnings.
Applicants:
The applicant should be able to demonstrate experience and academic background sufficient to confirm their ability to complete the proposed programme of research.
The 2016 round opens on 1 September 2015. The closing date for applications is 12 November 2015 at 4pm.
]]>The main objective of the scheme is to encourage young scientists in the initial years of settling down in their career. Highly qualified young scientists are provided with the necessary grants for research in setting up their first laboratories. The scheme is particularly aimed at NRI scientists willing to return to the country. This scheme known as DAE Young Scientist Research Award (DAE-YSRA) is applicable to only scientists below the age of 35 years.
The Award carries a maximum research grant of Rs. 20.00 lakhs in a block of three years and can be utilized for expenditure on JRF Salary, equipment, consumables, travel and other contingencies in connection with his/her research activities. Scientists/ Engineers working in universities, academic/ research institutions of higher learning, other than in DAE/DST/C SIR/other government institutions/R&D divisions of private sector industry and having a regular position are ONLY eligible to apply for this Award. Selection of scientists for this award is based on the merits of applicant’s qualifications, experience and the relevance of the project to the DAE programmes.
Three years
The Award carries a maximum research grant of Rs. 20.00 lakhs in a block of three years and can be utilized for expenditure on JRF Salary, equipment, consumables, travel and other contingencies in connection with his/her research activities.
PhD. Scientists/ Engineers, below 35 years of age, working in universities, academic/ research institutions of higher learning, other than in DAE/DST/CSIR/other government institutions/R&D divisions of private sector industry, and having a regular position are ONLY eligible to apply for this Award.
Highly qualified young scientists are provided with the necessary grants for research in setting up their first laboratories. The scheme is particularly aimed at NRI scientists willing to return to the country.
]]>The DHHS/NIH/NCI Technology Transfer Center (TTC) has Fellowships available to qualified candidates in one of the fastest growing fields--technology transfer. A Fellowship lets you combine your science, legal or business background with a new career in the technology transfer field. The TTC is responsible for negotiating agreements and promoting research partnerships between NCI scientists and outside parties such as universities and biotechnology/ pharmaceutical companies. These research partnerships allow for federally funded research to be further developed and commercialized. TTC also has a unit dedicated to marketing these research opportunities and their underlying technologies to potential collaborators and licensees. This Fellowship experience prepares the Fellow for opportunities to advance into positions within universities, industry or the federal government. This Fellowship is designed to develop the unique skills associated with negotiating technology transfer agreements as well as marketing a portfolio of exciting, cutting edge technologies being developed by a world renowned Institute within the National Institutes of Health. NCI TTC has offices in Rockville, MD and in Frederick, MD.
Candidate will be responsible for:
Stipends are determined by the level of education and number of years of post-graduate experience. Starting stipends for those with no experience are: Master's degree $34,200; Ph.D. $48,800. Starting stipends are higher with relevant work experience in technology transfer and/or additional, applicable degrees. Stipends are paid monthly in arrears. Health benefits are provided. Annual stipend increases may be given on the Fellow's anniversary date.
Submit a copy of your resume or CV, a statement of interest explaining why you are interested in the TTC fellowship program, and two letters of recommendation by one of the following means: E-mail to: kgriffin@mail.nih.gov Fax to: Attention: TTC Fellowship Coordinator (fax#240-276-5504); or Mail to: Attention: TTC Fellowship Coordinator Technology Transfer Center National Cancer Institute 9609 Medical Center Drive, RM 1E-530, MSC 9702, Rockville, MD 20852
]]>Due to the efforts of the Department of Biotechnology, there has been a steady increase in the research activities in the field of biotechnology and biosciences. The institutions, scientists, entrepreneurs and persons involved in the field are making valuable contributions not only in terms of good research papers, basic research but also in biotech process/product development and commercialization of technologies and products. Biotechnology has the potential to bring about a bio-industrial revolution utilizing the precious natural resources of the country and vast pool of human resource. It is also addressing the problems of the poorest of poor. There is major attitudinal change in the industry and academia and many of the Indian companies are coming forward for the development of biotech products, packaging know-how, market survey, etc. based on indigenous research. Considering these aspects and to encourage more innovators and entrepreneurs to join this revolution, the Hon’ble Minister of S&T approved for institution of five Biotech Product & Process Development and Commercialization awards to be given on Technology Day, the 11th May, every year from 2001 onwards.
The objective of this award is to recognise outstanding contributions of scientists / innovators / entrepreneurs/ Indian institutions & companies both in public as well as private sector for a new process, product development and commercialization of a technology or a product in the areas of biotechnology and biological sciences including agriculture, biomedical and environmental sciences.
Upto five awards shall be given every year. Each award will carry a cash amount of ` 2.00 lakhs along with a citation. ` 5.00 lakhs would be given if the product is commercialized and has much higher impact of utilization in the country.
The applicants should be a citizen of India, and Indian institution or an Indian company and be actively involved in the development of biotechnology processes and products and commercialization of technologies or product based on indigenous research.
The scientists, innovators and entrepreneurs, institutions and companies engaged in the areas of biotechnology and biological sciences including agriculture, biomedical and environmental sciences can be nominated by the members of Scientific Advisory Committee of the Department of Biotechnology (SAC-DBT), Standing Overseas Committee (SAC-O) of the Department of Biotechnology, Vice-Chancellors/Directors of Universities/Deemed Universities; Chairman, UGC; Director-Generals/Heads of agencies such as CSIR, ICAR, ICMR, DRDO, etc; Directors of National Research Institutions/Laboratories, Presidents of scientific societies and academics of all India character; Secretaries of S&T departments/user-ministries such as DST, DSIR, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Environment & Forests, New and Renewable Energy, Atomic Energy, Space, Commerce, Industry, Agriculture, Rural Development, Health & Family Welfare, HRD, etc., Member (science) in the Planning Commission, Heads of Industry/Biotech/Pharmaceuticals Associations such as FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM, AlBA, IDMA, etc. and reputed voluntary non-government organizations. Nominations will have to be sent in the prescribed proforma. The nominations from individuals/institutions/companies sponsoring their own names will not be considered.
The selection of the applicants for the award will be made on the basis of the recommendations
of Selection Committee constituted specifically for the purpose by the Department of
Biotechnology. The contributions made by the candidates especially during the last five years
will be a major consideration in the selection of the applicant for the award.
The awards will be given to the selected nominees at a formal function organized by the
Department of Biotechnology in New Delhi on Technology Day, the 11th May every year.
The Award carries a cash prize of Rs 5.00 lakh along with citation and a gold medal.
National Women Bioscientists Award (Young Category) (Two)
The Award carries a cash prize of Rs 1.00 lakh with citation and a gold medal and Research Grant of Rs 5.00 lakh per annum for a period of 5 years.
]]>The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) invites nominations of women scientists in the country who are working in the areas of Biology and Biotechnology and have made outstanding contributions in research, technology and product development for awarding Senior (One) and Young (Two) categories of ‘National Women Bioscientist Awards’.
National Women Bioscientist Award (Senior Category) (one)
The National Women Bioscientist Award (Senior Category) is awarded to senior women scientist for life
time contributions, who has done excellent research in the country and has applied the results for benefit
of students and society. The Award carries a cash prize of Rs 5.00 lakhs along with citation and a gold
medal.
National Women Bioscientist Award (Young Category) (Two)
The National Women Bioscientist Award (Young Category) is given for outstanding contributions of
women scientists below 45 years of age in basic and applied research in the areas of biosciences and
biotechnology including agricultural, biomedical and environmental sciences with potential for
application/product and technology development. Contributions made during last 5 years (atleast 3 years
continuous stay & work or 5 years stay & work in piece meal basis over a period of 10 years in India),
would be the main consideration. The Award carries a cash prize of Rs 1.00 lakh with citation and a gold
medal and Research Grant of Rs 5.00 lakhs per annum for a period of 5 years.
National Women Bioscientist Award (Senior Category) (one)
The Award carries a cash prize of Rs 5.00 lakh along with citation and a gold medal.
National Women Bioscientists Award (Young Category) (Two)
The Award carries a cash prize of Rs 1.00 lakh with citation and a gold medal and Research Grant of Rs 5.00 lakh per annum for a period of 5 years.
i) Any Citizen of India including Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs), who is engaged in basic
and applied research in the areas of biosciences and biotechnology in the country. The
work for which nomination is made must have been carried out in Indian institutes and
acknowledged in the publications.
ii) For Senior Category Award: Citizens of India should have made life time significant
and outstanding contribution in research in the areas of biosciences/biotechnology and has
applied the results for the benefit of students and society and the work must have been
done entirely in India.
iii) For Young Category Award: Citizens of India should have made significant and
outstanding contribution in the areas of biosciences/biotechnology during last 5 years and
the work must have been done entirely in India. In case of OCIs, he/she should have made
outstanding contribution in the areas of biosciences/biotechnology while continuously
staying and working for a period of 3 years or during stay & work for total period of 5
year in piece meal basis over a period of 10 years in India.
iv) The senior category award is for excellence in research (and not for governance/promotion
of Science) and not for age and thus there is no age limit. For the young category, the
candidate should be below 45 years of age as on the 31st December of the year of Award.
The nominations (2 copies) neatly typed in double space on plain paper in the prescribed proforma complete with enclosures should reach on or before 31st December to Mr. J.K. Dora, Under Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Room No. 611, 6 th Floor, Block-II, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110 003 and a soft copy in MS-Word .doc file to be e-mailed to jagadish.dora@nic.in.
]]>The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) invites nominations of scientists who are engaged in basic and applied research in Biological Sciences including Biotechnology, Agricultural, Medical, and Environmental Sciences and have made outstanding contributions in research with potential for application/ product and technology development, for ‘National Bioscience Award for Career Development. The award is to recognize outstanding contributions of young scientists below 45 years of age in basic and applied research and to provide grant for research for their career development.
The selection of candidates for the award will be made on the basis of recommendations of Selection Committee. Only nominations complete in all respects as per proforma will be considered. Only selected candidates would be informed. The awards will be presented to the selected scientists at a formal function, organized by the DBT. TA/DA to the awardees for attending the award ceremony will be paid by the Department of Biotechnology as per Govt. of India rules.
Three years
Upto 10 awards subject to the availability of suitable candidates will be given every year. Each award carries a cash prize of Rs 2,00,000/- along with project research grant of Rs 15,00,000/- @ Rs 5,00,000/- per year for a period of three years for career development and a citation.
i) Any Citizen of India including Overseas Citizen of India (OCIs), who is engaged in basic
and applied research in the areas of biosciences and biotechnology in the country.
ii) Citizens of India should have made significant and outstanding contribution in the areas of
biosciences/biotechnology during last 5 years and the work must have been done entirely in
India. In case of OCIs, he/she should have made significant and outstanding contribution in
the areas of biosciences/biotechnology while continuously staying and working for a period
of 3 years in India or during their stay and work in India in total period of 5 years in piece
meal basis over a period of 10 years. The work for which nomination is made must have
been carried out in India.
iii) Candidate should submit a research project for advancement of his/her work in India for a
period of next 3 years. OCIs have to stay and work in India for implementation of the
proposed research project.
iv) He/she should be below the age of 45 years as on 31st December of the year of award.
Names of candidates may be proposed in the prescribed proforma (Annexure) for consideration
for the Award by the following categories of persons or organizations: Secretaries of S&T
Departments; user Ministries (Departments such as Atomic Energy, Commerce, Environment &
Forests, Health and Family Welfare, Human Resource Development, Industry, New and
Renewable Energy, Earth Sciences, Space); members of the Standing Advisory Committee
(Overseas) of DBT, Directors General of Scientific Organizations (CSIR, DRDO, ICAR, ICMR);
Presidents of Scientific Societies and Academies of all India character; Chairman UGC; Vice
Chancellors /Directors of universities and deemed universities; Heads of R&D Institutions;
Directors of National Research Laboratories and Member (Science), Planning Commission.
The
nominations should include a brief project proposal for proposed research in the next 3 years.
Nominations from individuals sponsoring their own names are not considered.
The nominations (2 copies) neatly typed in double space on plain paper in the prescribed
proforma complete with enclosures should reach on or before 31st December to Mr. J.K.
Dora, Under Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, Room No. 611, 6
th Floor, Block-II,
CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110 003 and a soft copy in MS-Word .doc file to be e- mailed to jagadish.dora@nic.in.
To recognize and value excellence, consistency and high level of teaching in Indian Colleges, Universities and Institutions, the Academy instituted INSA Teachers Award in 2012. The award shall be made annually to recognize and honour teachers for providing guidance, inspiration and mentoring students to take up careers in Science and Technology. All disciplines of Science and Technology including Medical & Engineering Sciences come under the purview of this award.
Nominations shall be considered by the Committee duly constituted by President, INSA. No new names should be discussed and proposed during the meeting. The Committee shall place its recommendations to the Council in October meeting for final approval.
Particulars of such candidates whose details/areas of specialization are not clearly represented among the members of the Committee may be referred to appropriate experts as identified by the Committee members preferably amongst the Fellows of the Academy.
The names of the awardees selected for the award shall be announced in the Annual General Meeting in the month of October and subsequently communicated to the awardees.
The presentation of the Awards shall be made by the President, INSA, at the time of Anniversary General Meeting.
For receiving the award, the awardees (along with spouse) will be paid travel expenses to cover the actual airfare (economy) and local conveyance as applicable. INSA will help in providing local hospitality. Reimbursement will be made on production of tickets.
Each awardee will be presented a scroll and a cash award of Rs. 50,000. In addition, the awardee will also be eligible for a onetime book grant up to Rs. 20,000. For this, appropriate bills may be submitted to the Academy for the re-imbursement within a year of the announcement of the award.
The award shall be made to outstanding teachers currently working or worked till retirement in India, with at least 20 years of teaching experience at undergraduate or postgraduate level in any Indian College/University/Institution.
Selection will be based on consistent excellence in teaching as evident from performance of students, inspiring students to take up careers in Science and Technology, introducing novel teaching methods, experiments and materials, and pedagogy. Active involvement in science popularization and outreach activities will be an additional consideration. The award will not be offered to Fellows of any of the national academies. It will also not be offered to anyone who is Vice-Chancellor of an University, Director of an Institution/laboratory and/or holding a position where his/her teaching is restricted.
A notification inviting nominations for the award shall be issued each year in the month of February/March.
A teacher may be nominated by Fellows of INSA, Principal of a College, Vice-Chancellor of a University, Director of an Institution, a colleague or by a former student who is associated with an academic/R&D institution. The nominator may forward only one nomination in a year.
A nomination shall remain valid for consideration for two consecutive years.
The nomination shall be made in the prescribed format. One hard copy and a soft copy (in MS-Word only), along with all supporting documents, must reach the Academy latest by May 31.
]]>Innovation in Scientific Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE), a Scheme of the Government of India, offers standing opportunity for pursuing Doctoral Research at any recognized University or Institute in India through Fellowships at the level same as National Eligibility Test (NET) qualified candidates.
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) is being impl emented by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) to strengthen the National Science and Technology base. One Component of the AORC Scheme in INSPIRE is focused on attraction of student to pursue doctoral degree in basic and applied sciences including engineering, medicine, agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy etc. after either masters’ degree in Science/ Applied Science/ Engineering or bachelor/ masters’ degree in Medicine.
Applications are invited from:
i) INSPIRE Scholars after completion of their post-graduation degree in Science areas and
ii) University level First Rank holders in the Post-graduate Degrees in Basic/ Applied Sciences/ Engineering OR Graduate Degree in Medicine only at any recognized Indian University or Institute/ Statutory Body in India for award of INSPIRE FELLOWSHIP. Now the Fellowship shall be offered only on the basis of availability of fellowship in the current year.
Five years
It offers financial support in the form of a Fellowship equivalent to NET/ GATE fellowship (Junior Research Fellowship / Senior Research Fellowship) and research grant to the candidate. There is a provision of 1000 Final offers of INSPIRE Fellowships to be given every year to eligible students on first-cum-first basis and each Fellowship is tenable for a maximum period of five years, subject to the completion of their PhD degree whichever is earlier. This Fellowship shall not be available at MSc or MPhil or MTech level during pursing in any such Integrated MSc-PhD/ MPhil-PhD/ MTech-PhD courses. However, continuation of the Fellowship for once selected candidates is based on satisfactory performance certified by the institution as per stipulated GOI guidelines for such Fellowship.
i) INSPIRE Scholar having secured minimum 65% marks in aggregate at M.Sc. or Integrated M.S./ M.Sc.
ii) 1 Rank Holder in each Post-Graduate (PG) level examinations in Basic/ Applied Sciences including Engineering Sciences, Medical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Agricultural sciences and Veterinary Sciences from any recognized University and academic Institutions in India. Similarly, 1 Rank Holders at the Graduate Level Examination in Medicine only conducted by a University/ Institution in India are also eligible to apply. 1 Rank should be of obtained in minimum batch size of 10 students in that university level examination with minimum aggregate of 60% marks of the entire course/ program
These students shall also be eligible for admission to pursue full time research, leading to Ph.D. in any Indian University/ National Institute/ National Laboratories in India. However, Students who are i) 1 Rank Holder in College including Autonomous College Examination,
ii) obtained degree (s) through Distance Education Mode and
iii) 1 Rank Holder in any specialization given at MSc 2 last Year, are not eligible.
Students need to apply through On-line mode only. To apply On-line, please visit the website: http://www.online-inspire.gov.in and follow the process as prescribed therein (Guidelines for Filling up). The On-line application submissions will commence 6th September 2016 and will be available up to 5th October 2016. No Print out of Application copy needs to be sent. Incomplete or wrongly filled up application or application with lack of essential documents will summarily be rejected. Any legal proceedings in respect to any matter of claim or dispute arising out of this advertisement and / or application can be lodged only in Delhi Courts/ Tribunals/ Forums and Delhi Courts / Tribunal/ Forums only shall have the sole and exclusive jurisdiction to try any case / dispute. The advertisement and its guidelines are also available at the website: www.inspire-dst.gov.in, and www.dst.gov.in
]]>Department of Science & Technology (DST) under its Inter–Sectoral Science & Technology Division (IS-STAC) had initiated a National Programme on CO2 Sequestration Research. In this context proposals are invited from recognized public institutions for consideration of support. Genesis: The geneses of the program were global concern about GHG emissions especially CO2 emissions which is a major contributor to GHG emissions responsible for global warming. The consequences of climate change on the social systems are expected to vary in different regions of the world on account of several regional and other local factors. Therefore different modeling studies, adaptation strategies and technology systems would be required in different geographical and social context. To protect the earth from the adverse effects of climate change, efforts are being made to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels through improved efficiency and the introduction of non-fossil energy sources like solar and nuclear energy. However, while these strategies may slow the build-up of atmospheric CO2, they will not reduce emissions to the level required by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In other words, the fossil fuels, which currently supply over 85% of the world’s energy needs, are likely to remain our primary energy source for the foreseeable future. While India is aiming at over 10% growth in industrial production and GDP, we are bound to see increases in GHGs especially CO2. The current measures to adopt green technologies alone may not be sufficient to address the problems of CO2 build up. This has led to increased interest in a new strategy termed Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS). Keeping in view the global developments over vis-à-vis Indian R&D efforts on emerging area of Carbon Sequestration Research, DST invites proposals on various possibilities of CO2 Sequestration Research.
R&D Areas:
1. Carbon capture process development
2. Catalytic conversion of CO2
3. Materials for CO2 capture
4. Membrane separation
5. Effective carbon-dioxide use
6. Sorbents/absorbent
7. chemical mineralization
8. Development of nano-materials for CO2 sequestration,
9. Carbon dynamics in different land use sector in the long term context of carbon sequestration; crop land, forest land, grass land, wet land and agro-ecosystem
10.Bio-logical carbon sequestration: including terrestrial, fresh water and marine form, 11.Modeling of carbon sequestration 12.Transportations and
13.CO2 storage (including geological and ocean) In addition to above, DST would welcome development of any novel idea/concept related to CO2 sequestration. Proposal with Public-Private-Partnership in the technologies development and dissemination are also welcome.
Scientists and Academicians belonging to Universities, Deemed Universities and Research Institutes/Laboratories in following categories:
• R &D projects in emerging areas of CO2 Sequestration may be in association with Industry / NGO.
• Research Development & Demonstration (RD&D) projects demonstrated on industrial scale jointly with the concerned ministry and industry. The programme encourages multi-disciplinary proposals envisaging network/collaboration of various institutions having diverse expertise and facilities for synergistic implementation of the Projects.
In order to qualify for such funding, investigators are required to have a concrete and sound research proposal which includes Project description, introduction, objectives, experimental methods and importance of the specific outcome of the project. It is expected that the PI will remain in service throughout the duration of the Project. International travel is not normally permissible under the Project. Ten copies of the complete proposal in the enclosed format duly forwarded by the Head of the Institutions are to be submitted.
Kindly submit the Project proposals (10 hard copies & one soft copy) in prescribed format available on website on http://www.dst.gov.in to Dr. Susheela Negi, Scientist ‘D’, IS-STAC Division. Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110 016, Ph. 26590551, susheela.n@nic.in
Scientist ‘D’, IS-STAC Division. Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110 016
The scheme is for supporting aspiring PhD scholars with double scholarship (up to Rs. 6 lakh per annum), 50% of which will be provided by government and balance 50% by a sponsoring industry, for doing research for four years and the research fellow will receive PhD degree by doing this industrial research.
Open-Ended Applications
A candidate can register on the portal of PM Fellowship if she/he has been enrolled / admitted for PhD in last 14 months from the date of submission of applications. This has been done to accommodate the various university / institute rules that vary from 6 months to 14 months‟ time period for final registration to PhD from the time of initial enrollment, which includes course work in institute for two semesters. The applicants must firm up their alliance with industry before applying.
Four years
Funding Support
Eligibility
Selection Process & Broad Criteria for Selection
Bioengineering is an interdisciplinary field of science wherein challenges in biology are addressed with solutions from cross disciplinary fields of science and engineering. The Department of Biotechnology through its conscious efforts has continuously fostered research initiatives in various challenging areas of Bioengineering. More recently it has been felt that Robotics has contributed immensely in the field of medicine. India’s focus so far has been concentrated towards industrial robots and materials handling robots, and an impetus is needed to spur collaborative oriented research pertaining to Robotics in Medicine, bridging the disconnect between engineering research and medical Institutions in India. Moreover, Medical devices is an area where engineers could
profusely contribute to translate their innovative ideas into a practicable application. With this as background, the Department of Biotechnology specifically invites R& D proposals in following
areas:
a) Robotics in Medicine
Proposals are invited under this topic towards innovative engineering approaches to develop navigational robots for surgery, haptics incorporated simulators for medical and surgical training, surgical assist technologies, and robotic devices for rehabilitation including prosthetics and mobility devices,;
b) Brain-computer interface technologies
Proposals are invited for human-machine interfaces for people with severe physical impairment, and for intuitive control of prosthetics and mobility devices, and related applications;
c) Bioengineering of implantable medical devices
Proposals are invited to develop implants or tissue engineered devices, organ assist devices, artificial or tissue engineered organs, implantable diagnostic devices integrated with electronics;
d) Engineering of point of care devices for early detection and diagnosis of diseases
Proposals are invited for point of care devices, including preventive technologies, non-invasive monitoring technologies, integrated mobile technologies, point of care photonics and wireless
systems;
e) some combination of the above
Mode of Submission: Proposals should be submitted online in the DBT's R & D format through eProMIS (http://dbtepromis.nic.in/Login.aspx) under Category of Area-‘Bioengineering’ clearly stating ‘proposal against Call for Proposal’as mentioned in DBT format. 3 hard copies of uploaded proposal (epromis copy) also to be sent to: Dr. Kakali Dey Dasgupta, Scientist ‘D’, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, Room No.816, 8th floor, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 [kakali.dey@nic.in].
Mode of Selection: Proposals received would be evaluated by Task Force for financial support.
Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, Room No.816, 8th floor, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
The goal of Individual Fellowships is to enhance the creative and innovative potential of experienced researchers wishing to diversify their individual competence in terms of skill acquisition at multi- or interdisciplinary level through advanced training, international and intersectoral mobility.
Individual Fellowships provide opportunities to acquire and transfer new knowledge and to work on research in a European context (EU Member States and Associated Countries) or outside Europe. The scheme particularly supports the return and reintegration of researchers from outside Europe who have previously worked here. It also develops or helps to restart the careers of individual researchers that show great potential, considering their experience.
€215,000,000
For call related documents, click here
Application deadline: 10-09-2015 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)
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