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Candidates interested need to check the complete Notification of Tata Innovation Fellowship, eligibility criteria and only if they fulfil it, must proceed to fill the application form of the Research fellowship otherwise, it will be rejected. Candidates can check the complete eligibility criteria of Tata innovation fellowship from the full article given below.
Applications are invited for “Tata Innovation Research 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 to find innovative solutions to major problems in healthcare, agriculture and other areas related to life sciences and biotechnology.
OBJECTIVE
Two commonly heard buzzwords associated with research endeavors today are “innovation” and “translation.” Although most people agree that conducting innovative and translational science is essential, few are clear on how to incorporate these concepts into their research. Thus department of biotechnology, ministry of government sought to define “innovation” and “translation” in relation to research and to explore ways to incorporate them.
The fellowship is aimed at rewarding interdisciplinary work where major emphasis is on innovation and translational research with a potential towards commercialization.
- Translation is the principle of turning fundamental discoveries into improvements in human health and economic benefit.
- DBT aims – to drive innovation,
- speed up the transfer of the best ideas into new interventions, and improve the return on investment in fundamental research – and objectives are outlined in the MRC Strategic plan.
- The fellowship scheme supports scientists who have demonstrated high potential and who wish to establish themselves as independent researchers.
- For attracting highly skilled researchers and scientists to pursue their R&D interests in Indian Institutions.
- Research fellowship are highly competitive and many of them have a no-resubmission policy. Therefore every application should be the highest quality possible.
- This scheme is intended for those wishing to return to an area of molecular bioscience, biotechnology, life science within the remit area of the Science Society.
- The fellowship aims to provide career development opportunities for those who are at a relatively early stage of their academic careers but with a proven record of research.
ELIGIBILITY
i) The fellowship is open to Indian Nationals residing in India who are below the age of 55 years as on December 31 , 2018. The fellowship is co-terminus with the superannuation of fellow in his/her organization.
ii) 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.
iii) 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 fellowship.
iv) The applicant should have spent at least 5 years in India before applying for the fellowship.
v) 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.
NATURE OF SUPPORT
i) The amount of the fellowship is Rs. 25,000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute. If an awardee is receiving salary from international organization, he/she will be entitled for research grant i.e. contingency only.
ii) In addition, each Fellow will receive a contingency grant of Rs. 6.00 lakh per annum for meeting the expenses on consumables, equipment, international and domestic travel, manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of ongoing research project under the fellowship.
iii) The Tata Innovation Fellows would be eligible for other regular research grant(s) through extramural and other research schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India.
HOST INSTITUTION:
The candidate will continue to work at the place of his/her employment. The Institution where the candidate is working would provide the necessary infrastructure and administrative support for pursuing the research under this fellowship.
NUMBER OF RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP : Five per year.
DURATION OF RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP: Three years, extendable further by two years on a fresh appraisal.
HOW TO APPLY: Application (six copies) may be sent as per proforma downloadable from DBT website (www.dbtindia.nic.in) and duly forwarded by the competent authority to
Dr.Kakali Dey Dasgupta,
Scientist “E”,
Department of Biotechnology,
Ministry of Science & Technology,
Room No.814,
8th Floor, Block-2,
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi 110 003,
not later than December 31, 2018.
The soft copy of application (single pdf document) also should be sent at tatadbt4@gmail.com
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How to fill up Fellowship application form :
1.Title: Mr./Mrs./Dr./Prof
2.Name
3.Address with Tel.No./Fax/e-mail
4.Date of Birth
5.Gender :
6.Academic qualifications:
7.Details of employment fromthe currently held position:(List the latest position first and move backwards)
8.Area of Specialization : (Please tick one)Agriculture/Plant Biotechnology/Animal Health and productivity/Aquaculture &Marine Biotechnology/ Human Health/ Biophysics/ Biochemistry/ Microbiology/Biochemical Engineering/ Environmental Biotechnology/ Bioinformatics/EnergyBioscience /Others (Please specify)
9.a) List of Publications during the last five years (2013 onwards):(For each publication provide Authors, Title, Journal, Volume, Page no. from ___ to____ and Journal Impact Factor.
10.Awards and Honours received
11.Mentorship provided (Students guided, teaching etc.):
12.Technologies Developed/Transferred:
13.Significant research contribution (not exceeding 5 pages) as made in his/her area of research:
14.The relevance of proposed area of research work to be carried out (4& summary of the proposed 6 pages):
(a)Title
(b) Objectives
(c) Relevance of study (d) Milestones outcome/deliverables etc.
15.Any other relevant information
16. Certificate by the host Institute Technical Certify that Prof. / Dr.____________is programme (f) Expected given the Tata Innovation Research Fellowship of the Department of Biotechnology. He/she will be provided office and laboratory space, access to equipment and library facilities etc. for implementing the research project proposal submitted by him/her under the fellowship.
Tips Before apply to research fellowship :
Read and follow all guidelines :
Many research fellowship proposals are disqualified each year because applicants omit a key step in the guidelines or ignore instructions. If you are unsure whether you are qualified to apply, email tatabt4@gmail.com for assistance.
Proofread all work thoroughly :
Proposals that are unclear or contain numerous mistakes distract the reviewer from focusing on the content and reflect poorly on your ability to produce a high-quality product. Check to be sure that sentences are complete, clear, and grammatically correct.
Have someone else read the completed proposal :
An objective reader can often identify areas that need more explanation and may find errors you have overlooked.
Be concise :
Reviewers must read dozens of proposals. Proposals that are clear and concise are more compelling for research fellowship.
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