Resources

Resources on Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Publications @IBS
Careers in Science
Resources on Mental Health
IndiaBiospeaks
IndiaBiostreams
Education
Science Policy
Videos & Slides
Q & A
Women in Science
Young Investigators' Meeting Series
Engage with IndiaBioscience

Resources on Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) More →
We have compiled here some resources from around the web that can help us learn and understand more about COVID-19 and the present pandemic. We encourage you to share any of these resources that you find useful amongst your friends, family, and professional networks. Please go into the sections below to learn more.
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  We requested Gautam Menon, Professor of Physics and Biology at Ashoka University, Sonipat and Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai, to answer some of the most common questions about COVID-19 and clear up some misconceptions.
- Images and Infographics
  "A picture is worth a thousand words" - This section compiles some infographics with instructions on how to prepare your workplace for COVID-19, how to practice social distancing, Do's and Don'ts and more.
- Videos
  A collection of videos that showcase knowledge and advice related to the coronavirus infection.
Publications @IBS More →
- Disha: A Career Resource Book for Life Science and Biotechnology Students
  Suman Govil
  Disha provides comprehensive guidance on navigating the landscape of science careers in India. In addition to compiling information about multiple career options open to life science and biotechnology students in India, this book discusses strategies for professional development, job search, and higher education. It also provides an overview of the Indian biotechnology industry and features interviews with leaders in various science professions. Download your free copy of Disha here.
- JOYI: Journey of a Young Investigator (2020 edition)
  This collection celebrates the stories of eighteen of the young investigators attending YIM 2020. Hailing from widely different backgrounds and research interests, these researchers are united in their passion for science and in their ability to persist in spite of challenges in their path. We hope that these stories will serve as inspiration for their peers as well as for those hoping to launch their scientific careers in India in the near future.
- Imprint - Issue 3
  This collection showcases the diversity of articles published on our website during 2019. You can download this e-magazine here.
Careers in Science More →
- Crafting your Career | Career Talks from Mumbai
  This is a compilation of talks at IIT-Bombay (April 28th, 2019) by various accomplished science professionals, primarily from the life sciences. The experts have shared their stories of crafting their careers in science. Their talks have been put together here as a PDF compilation.
- Careers in Science at IISc
  Videos from the workshop on 'Careers in Science' co-organised by IndiaBioscience and Division of Biological Science, IISc on 8th September 2017.
- Smita Jain - The Winding Path towards Leadership
  Smita Jain speaks about leadership and IndiaBioscience at the Science Leadership Workshop, 2020.
Resources on Mental Health More →
IndiaBiospeaks More →
- International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) | 01 Being an Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Fellow
  Shantala Hari Dass
  IndiaBioscience brings to you the International Grants Awareness Program (iGAP) which aims to help Indian Life Science researchers seek and acquire international funding. Here we explore the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fellowships.
  In the first episode in this series, Zill-e-Anam, PhD student at JNU, talks to two MSCA fellows- Amey Redkar, Postdoc at University of Cordoba, Spain and Mahipal Ganji, Postdoc at Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry in Munich, Germany. They share their experiences of being an MSCA fellow and tips for applying.
  Be sure to subscribe to our season to not miss any new episodes
  Credits:
  Scripting & Recording: Zill-e-Anam & Shantala Hari Dass
  Editing and Design: Moumita Mazumdar
- Crafting Your Career (CYC) | 16 Informational Interview with Pragya Verma - Science Education | Part 2
  Lakshmi Ganesan
  This is part 2 of the eleventh “informational interview” in the season on Crafting your Career in science. Here IndiaBioscience chats with Pragya Verma, a researcher-turned educator, who still manages to do her science and take along with her school students as well as carry out social projects to promote application-based learning among students of all levels.
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- Crafting Your Career (CYC) | 16 Informational Interview with Pragya Verma - Science Education | Part 1
  Lakshmi Ganesan
  This is part 1 of the eleventh “informational interview” in the season on Crafting your Career in science. Here IndiaBioscience chats with Pragya Verma, a researcher-turned educator, who still manages to do her science and take along with her school students as well as carry out social projects to promote application-based learning among students of all levels.
  Be sure to subscribe to our season to not miss out on any episodes!
IndiaBiostreams More →
- IndiaBiostreams: Researching Career Paths, Building Skills, & Exploring a Career in the Biotechnology Industry
  This second session on Crafting your Career is about various ways to gather accurate, insightful and relevant information about career options and approaches to bridge skill gaps for one’s chosen career. We were joined by Praveen Gupta, Premas Life Sciences, and Shashwati Basak, Immuneel Therapeutics Ltd, who discuss their individual career journeys in the Indian biotechnology sector.
- IndiaBiostreams: An Introduction to Science Careers & Exploring a Career in Research Management
  The scientific ecosystem in India is ever-expanding, and more opportunities than ever are present today for those who wish to build their careers in science. This new series of webinars by IndiaBioscience will discuss several such career paths as well as provide the requisite knowledge, tools and techniques for science graduates to navigate and craft their career paths. We were also joined by Ponnari Gottipati, LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, and Madhankumar Anandhakrishnan, DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance, who will discuss their individual career journeys in the rapidly developing field of research management.
- IndiaBiostreams: Fundamentals of Writing Effective Grant and Fellowship Applications
  The EMBO | IndiaBioscience Grant Writing Workshop was designed to impart to late-stage PhDs and Postdoctoral fellows the skills required to write a successful fellowship/grant application. This webinar on 'Fundamentals of Writing Effective Grant and Fellowship Applications' is a component of the workshop that is open to the public.
  The session is a part of the EMBO | IndiaBioscience Online Seminars.
  Trainer: Chapin Rodriguez (founder of Creaducate Consulting)
Education More →
- HHMI BioInteractive
  HHMI BioInteractive provides a variety of teaching resources on a wide range of topics in biology for educators at the school and college levels. These resources include videos, student activities, interactive modules, lesson planning tools, and more.
- iBiology
  iBiology offers free biology videos from the world's leading scientists, with talks by over 25 Nobel laureates. It also offers free online courses that help researchers do good science and enhance career and professional development
- Drowsy Drosophila : Rapid Evolution in the Face of Climate Change
  University of Florida (Center for Precollegiate Education and Training) present a set of interesting experiments with sleepy Drosophila!
  Great tool for teachers to discuss climate change and its impact on genetic variation.
  In case, teachers can't obtain Drosophila lines to put to sleep - the resource has a dataset to allow analyses and learning.
  Find the entire module here: Drowsy Drosophila
  Module obtained with permission from Julie Bokor.
Science Policy More →
- Science Technology and Innovation Policies in India
  In India thus far, four policy statements have been issued. Here is a compilation of the policy statements.
- Resources on Research Ethics
  A compilation of resources on research ethics from India and around the world.
- Unlocking the Doors for Knowledge Repositories
  Lecture by Prof. K. VijayRaghavan on the International Open Access Week 2019
Videos & Slides More →
A repository of videos from meetings and lectures organised or recorded by IndiaBioscience, or ported from other sources.
Q & A More →
This section comprises of common questions asked by Young Investigators and Postdoctoral Fellows regarding careers in India. The questions clearly reflect areas in which more clarity is required. We have compiled answers from several resource persons across India. If you have a question to ask and don't see it listed, …
Women in Science More →
- Spoorthi: Celebrating Indian Women in Science
  An eBooklet featuring resources for women in science in India, in addition to articles born out of conversations with several such trailblazing women. You can download it here.
- Celebrating Indian Women in Science: An Incredible Journey
  In March 2019, The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), in partnership with the India International Centre, organized an exhibition on women scientists titled: "Celebrating Indian Women in Science: the Incredible Journey". This booklet showcases the inspiring stories of the women scientists who were featured in this exhibition.
  Click here to download.
- What is it like to be a woman in science?
  The Life of Science documented this session held during the Indian Society of Developmental Biologists Biennial Meeting (InSBD) 2018 at IIT Kanpur, supported by IndiaBioscience.
Young Investigators' Meeting Series More →
The annual Young Investigators' Meeting brings together an eclectic mix of India's best young life science researchers, post-doctoral fellows, renowned Indian and international scientists, representatives of various grant-funding agencies and science policy makers.
- YIM 2020
  YIM 2020 will be held between 14th-18th February 2020 in Mahabalipuram. For more details, visit the meetings page
- YIM 2019
  YIM 2019 will be held between 6th-10th March 2019 in Guwahati. For more details, visit the meetings page
- YIM 2018
  YIM 2018 will be held between 5th-8th March 2018 in Thiruvananthapuram. For more details, visit the meeting pages
Engage with IndiaBioscience More →