Applications invited for award of DBT – Research associateship in Biotechnology & Life Sciences

Applications are invited from Indian citizens for the award of “DBT-Research Associateship’’ for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences. The Associateships are awarded under the DBT-Research Associateship programme supported by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India

The objective of DBT-Research Associateship (DBT-RA) Programme is to train and nurture young researchers, scientists and generate a critical mass of trained manpower in modern areas of biology and biotechnology and build a robust postdoctoral base for the growth of Biotechnology sectors in the country. Fellows are not allowed to work with their PhD guides/co-guides

ELIGIBILITY

The applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or M.D./ M.S. degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Science are eligible to apply, The applicants who have already submitted the Ph.D./ M.D./ M.S. thesis are also eligible to apply, On the last date of application the  upper age limit is 40 years for male candidates and 45 years in the case of female candidates

TENURE

The Associateship is a purely temporary full-time assignment and is tenable for a period of 2 years with annual renewal based on review of progress of research.

LAST DATE

Application for DBT-RA programme to be submitted online, Last date for submitting the online application form is 26th October 2023

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