Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship

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Applications are solicited from Indian nationals working in overseas research institutions for the “Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship”, a Re-entry scheme of the Department ofBiotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.

The scheme is conceptualized with the aim of attracting highly skilled researchers (IndianNationals) 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.

Qualification

The applicant should possess a Ph.D., /M.D., or equivalent degree with an outstanding track record as reflected in publications and other recognition and with at least three years of postdoctoral research experience of which last two years should be from overseas laboratory.

Only candidates (Indian nationals) working overseas are eligible to apply. Those who havealready returned to India within one year of the closing date of this advertisement but without a job are also eligible.

Researcher’s upto 45 years of age as determined on closing date of application are eligible to apply.

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, Adviser/Scientist “G” Department of Biotechnology, Block‑2, 7^th Floor, CGO
Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi ‑110 003, both as a hard copy as well as Soft copy. The applications not forwarded by the host institution will not be considered.

Soft copy to be mailed at Email :- rlsfellowship.dbt@nic.in only as a single pdf file latest by 15^th May, 2018)

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Duration

Fellows can draw fellowship for a term of five years. Fellowship is further extendable for another two years on a fresh appraisal of performance of the fellow; only fellowship & HRA will be admissible during extension period. No research/contingency grant will be provided during the extension period. Those who are able to secure permanent positions will not be considered for 2^nd term.

Money

The scheme provides a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 1,00,000/- p.m. In addition, a House Rent Allowance of Rs. 18,500/- p.m. is given to fellows. In case host institute provides accommodation to the fellow, no house rent allowance is admissible. The fellowship is taxable asper Govt. of India rules.
Fellows will receive a research/contingency grant of Rs. 10.00 lakhs for the 1^st& 2^nd year; Rs.7.50 lakhs for 3^rd& 4^th year; Rs. 5.00 lakhs for 5^th year 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 which is a part of fellowship and Institutional overhead Rs. 50,000/ year.

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