18 Nov 2010
Type: Scholarship Notices
Applications are invited (from Scientists of Indian origin) for Energy Bioscience Overseas Fellowships, a re-entry scheme of the department of Biotechnology (DBT), ministry of Science and Technology, govt of India
Objective of providing the fellowship:
The scheme is aimed at bringing back scientists of Indian origin working out side the country in the fields of energy related biological science and other areas related to bio-energy, and who are desirous of pursuing R&D in an Indian institution
Eligibility:
The applicant should possess a Ph.D in relvant areas and/or an outstanding track record reflected in publications and other recognitions
Only candidates of Indian origin working overseas are eligible to apply. Those who have already returned to India and are working in India are not eligible
About the fellowship:
Energy Bioscience Overseas Fellows can take up fellowship at any of the scientific institutes/university in India and application should be supported by the competent authority of the host Institute
Selected awardees will receive a fellowship amount of Rs 75,000/- p.m. (consolidated) and a contingency grant of Rs 5,00,000/- year for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of research project. However, the host institute/university where applicant proposes to work can consider giving additional benefits (e.g. HRA/housing, medical allowance, leave travel allowance and other benefits) as applicable to regular faculty
In case an awardee finds a suitable permanent position during the tenure of the fellowship at any research institute/university, he or she can take up the job. In that case, he/she will have to opt for either the fellowship or salary. However, she/he can continue to avail the contingency grant with prior approval of DBT.
Awardees are eligible to apply for research grants to any of the funding agencies. However, the Co-Pl has to be a permanent employee of the host institution
Duration:
The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of 5 years. In exceptional cases, the duration of the award may be extended by another 5 years
How to apply:
Under continuous induction program, application for Energy Bioscience Overseas Fellowship position can be sent throughout year. Applications received on or before of the following dates shall be considered in ensuing phase
On or before: 30th September, 2010 and 31st March, 2011
Application in prescribed format duly complete with letter from the Indian Institute of choice (Hosting Institute) where the awardee wishes to work should be sent to DBT-ICT-Centre for Energy Biosciences, Institute of Chemical Technology, University under section 3 of UGC Act 1956, Nathalal Parikh Marg, Matunga, Mumbai-400019, India (email dbt.uict.ceb@gmail.com)
Other details regarding the fellowship may be seen at www.udct.org or www.dbtindia.nic.in
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