Applications are invited from Indian citizens for the award of ​“DBT-Research Associateship” for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences. The Associateship is tenable in Premier Research Institutions/​Universities including non-profit R&D Institutions within India. The Associateships are awarded under the ​“DBT-Research Associateship” programme supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.

The objective of DBT-Research Associateship (DBT-RA) Programme is to train and nurture young researchers, scientists and generate a critical mass of trained manpower in modern areas of biology and biotechnology and build a robust postdoctoral base for the growth of Biotechnology sectors in the country. Applicants with a strong motivation to pursue globally competitive research leading to novel discoveries and/​or translation including generation of patents and/​or societal outcomes are encouraged to apply.

The applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or M.D./ M.S. degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record. The applicants who have already submitted the Ph.D./ M.D./ M.S. thesis are also eligible to apply. However, such applicants, if selected, will be offered lower fellowship amount till they qualify the eligible degree.

• Application for DBT-RA programme can be submitted via ONLINE mode only.
• An applicant must submit only one (01) application. In case it comes to light that multiple applications are submitted by an applicant; his/​her applications shall be disqualified for the call.
• To apply, interested applicants may kindly visit Common Fellowship Portal at https://​fel​low​ships​.gov​.in/
• Applicants must register on the portal, fill in complete information in the online application form and submit it on or before the closing date of application.
• Online application form to be filled by applicant comprises information pertaining to Personal Information, Academic Qualifications, Research Contribution, Referee Details, Proposed Research Work, Proposed Mentor Details and Proposed Host Institution.
• Documents to be submitted along with Online Application Form include –

1. Self-attested pdf copy of DOB certificate

2. Self-attested pdf copies of degree certificates

3. A Consent letter from the mentor. (Format for the Consent letter is available at the portal)

• Names and contact details of the Referees are to be provided by the applicant while filling out the application form.
• During submission of online application form, email with link to submit letter of recommendation shall be sent by the applicant to the email addresses of all the referees who have been mentioned in the application form.
• Referees must upload a pdf copy of the letter of recommendation on the portal by 27^th May, 2026. The applicant shall ensure that the referee provides the recommendation letter on time. Letter of recommendation uploaded on the portal after closing date of application shall not be accepted.
• Application form which has not been submitted through portal shall not be accepted.

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