The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, has launched a new grant opportunity, the M K Bhan – Young Researcher Fellowship Programme (MKB-YRFP), with an aim to encourage young bright researchers to continue their research in the country after Ph.D. The scheme is to offer an independent research grant to young Post-Doctoral Fellows, so as to enable them to emerge as future leaders and take up cutting edge research focused on issues of national relevance. This fellowship will be awarded for Research work to be carried out at DBT-Autonomous Institutes only.

Aim of the Fellowship

(i)To provide attractive opportunities to young researchers for developing them as independent investigators.

(ii)This will enable young researchers to pursue their research interests within the country and also develop a critical mass of trained scientists for the country’s research institutions, universities and major new initiative.

The applicant should be Indian National and possess a Ph.D. in any branch of Life Sciences/​Biotechnology/​allied areas.

Eligible applicants should submit application as per prescribed proforma to DBT duly forwarded by the Host Institute where they intend to take up fellowship.

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