Applications are invited for ​“Tata Innovation Fellowship”, a highly competitive scheme instituted by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India to recognize and reward scientists with outstanding track record in Biological sciences/​Biotechnology to find innovative solutions to major problems in health care, agriculture, environment and other allied areas related to life sciences and biotechnology.

• The applicant should possess a Ph.D degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, Engineering or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology/​related areas. The applicant must have outstanding contribution and publication in the specific area.
• The candidate must have a regular permanent position in a University/​Institute/​Organization and should be engaged in research and development. If he/​she is availing any other fellowship, he/​she will have to opt for only one of the fellowships.
• The applicant should have spent at least 5 years in India before applying for the fellowship.

• Evidence of outstanding track record and a deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems in health care, agriculture and other areas related to life sciences and biotechnology.

For application format and submission details, please visit DBT website (http://​www​.dbtin​dia​.gov​.in) Application (2 hard copies) duly forwarded by the competent authority of host Institute should be sent to Dr. Deo Prakash Chaturvedi, Scientist ​“C”, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, RoomNo.814,8thFloor, Block‑2, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi ‑110003, not later than November15, 2020. Soft copyof applicationin the prescribed proforma should be mandatorily submitted online through DBT ePromis portal (url: http://​www​.dbtepromis​.gov​.in or http://​www​.dbtepromis​.nic​.in) on or before November 15, 2020