RAMALINGASWAMI RE-ENTRY FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 2018-2019
Applications are solicited from Indian Nationals working in overseas research institutions for the “Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship”, a Re-entry scheme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
Aim of the Fellowship
- The scheme is conceptualized with the aim of attracting highly skilled researchers (Indian Nationals) working overseas in various cutting edge disciplines of Life Sciences/Biotechnology/Bio-engineering/Health Care, Agriculture/ Veterinary Sciences and all other allied areas by providing them an attractive avenue to pursue their R&D interests in Indian institutions.
- It’s aimed at promoting scientific leadership and interdisciplinary research
- The program is designed to allow for interdisciplinary thinking, support up-and-coming scientists, promote leadership training and to address market failures around basic research.
- The Fellowship provides access to quality tertiary education opportunities as part of our belief, which has been supported by research, that there is an increased possibility of success.
Who is eligible to apply?
The applicant should possess a Ph.D., /M.D., or equvalent degree with an outstanding track record as reflected in publications and other recognitions and with at least three years of post-doctoral research experience of which last two years should be from overseas laboratory. Those who have already returned to India within one year of the closing date of this advertisement are also eligible.Age Limit :
Researchers upto 45 years of age as determined on closing date of application are eligible to apply.Tenure of fellowship
Fellows can draw fellowship for a term of five years. Fellowship is further extendable for another two years on a fresh appraisal. Only fellowship & HRA will be admissible during extension period. No research/contingency grant will be provided during the extension period. Those who are able to secure permanent positions will not be considered for 2nd term.Incentives of being a Ramalingaswami Fellow
This is a senior fellowship programme and awardees are to be considered equivalent to the Assistant Professor/Scientist-D level position. Fellows selected are entitled to take up teaching/research assignments and supervising Doctoral/MS students.The scheme provides a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 1,00,000/- p.m. In addition, a House Rent Allowance of Rs. 18,500/- p.m. (consolidated) is given to fellows. In case host institute provides accommodation to the fellow, no House Rent Allowance is admissible. The fellowship is taxable as per Govt. of India rules.
Fellows will receive a research/contingency grant of Rs.10.00 lakhs for the 1st & 2nd year; Rs.7.50 lakhs for the 3rd & 4th year; Rs. 5.00 lakhs for 5th year for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred for the implementation of research proposal which is a part of fellowship and Institutional overhead @Rs. 50,000/ year.
DBT encourages host institutions to provide medical benefits, transport allowance, leave travel allowance and other benefits as per their prevailing norms as applicable to their employees of the rank equivalent to Assistant Professor/Scientist D out of their own resources/ funds.
Fellows retain an option for drawing either the fellowship or salary if they are appointed at a suitable permanent scientific position. Fellows opting for salary can continue to avail the research /contingency grant with prior approval of DBT.
Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellows could take up fellowship at any of the scientific institutes/ universities/ relevant Industries in the country. However, application should be duly forwarded by the competent authority of the host Institute. Fellows can change their host institute only once during the tenure of the fellowship with the prior No Objection Certificate from the host institute who has forwarded the application [Director/Registrar/Vice-Chancellor/Dean/ CEO/ HR Head (in case of industry) or as the case may be]. Second change will be allowed only in case the fellow gets a permanent job.
Candidate can submit his/her nomination through single host institute only. However, institutions can nominate more than one candidate.
Awardees are eligible to apply for research grants to any of the funding agencies towards accomplishment of research proposal. However, the Co-PI has to be a permanent employee of the host institution.
Last date to apply :
Interested and qualified candidates can submit there application form in prescribed format before deadline date 31 January 2019How to apply :
If you’re interested and ready to apply, here’s how it works:
- Visit www.dbtindia.nic.in to learn about our current communities and read about our benefits. If you’re intrigued, review the descriptions and pick your Application.
- If you qualify, read through the criteria and enter your info. After you submit, our selection committee reviews and extends applications based on community fit and value-add. If you’re selected, we’ll reach out via email with a link to your application.
- Submit your application. Once sent, applications are thoroughly reviewed by our committee. If you’re accepted, we’ll reach out with info on the fellowship dues and how to activate your fellowship.
- Applications may be sent as per proforma downloadable from DBT website (www.dbtindia.nic.in) duly forwarded by the competent authority to
- Dr. Meenakshi Munshi, Adviser/Scientist ‘G’, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, 7th Floor, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110 003, both as a hard copy as well as Soft copy (as a single PDF file only).
- The applications not forwarded by the host institution will not be considered. Soft copy to be mailed at Email : rlsfellowship.dbt@nic.in rlsfellowship.dbt@nic.in latest by 31st January, 2019.
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How to fill up application form :
Application form contain Five parts :Part A : Personal Information
Part B : Academic details
Part C : work experience
Part D : Recommendations
Part E : Details of proposed research area.
1. Applicants Name: (Full name in capital letters)
2. Gender:
3. Designation:
4. Address of the candidate: Telephone No. (Office) Telephone no. (Residence) Mobile no. Fax: Email address:
5. Name and address of the parent Institute where currently working :
6. Proposed host institute:
7. Permanent address :
8. Father’s/ Husband’s Name (in full) :
9. Date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY) (Enclose age proof) :
10. Age (as on deadline of submission):
11. Nationality :
12. Date of return to India (if applicable; Enclose passport copy indicating immigration date)
13. Indian Passport Number:
14. a. Area of Specialization:
b.1.Title of the proposed research work