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Introduction :
The Lady Tata Memorial Trust was established by Sir Dorabji Tata in April 1932 in memory of his wife, Lady Meherbai, who was struck with leukaemia in 1930 at the age of 50, and succumbed to the disease a year later in Wales, when she passed away on 18th June 1931.


Applications are invited for the “Young Researcher Award - 2019”
This Scheme is instituted by the Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT) to recognize and reward young Indian scientists with outstanding track record in biological sciences, a deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems related to human diseases and potential for high quality research.  Applicants should have publications in well recognized peer reviewed journals of repute and contributed to knowledge generation that has created significant impact in the field of translational possibilities. The applicant should also highlight prestigious award(s) and other recognitions such as Award(s) of major academies / societies.

Application form along with separate summary sheets may duly be submitted online on www.ladytatatrust.org by the host institute as per proforma given on site.



OBJECTIVES OF YOUNG RESEARCHER GRANT :

1. The aim is to reward Young Researchers (< 40 years) who have displayed a potential for high quality research.
2. This young researcher grant supports scientists who have demonstrated high potential and who wish to establish themselves as independent researchers. 
3. For attracting highly skilled young researchers and scientists to pursue their R&D interests in Indian Institutions.
4. The young researcher Award are highly competitive and many of them have a no-resubmission policy. Therefore every application should be the highest quality possible. 
5. The young researcher grant intended for those wishing to return to an area of molecular bioscience, Medical Science, Engineering within the remit area of the Science Society.
6. Young researcher grant 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.

SCOPE OF YOUNG RESEARCHER GRANT :
All areas of Life Sciences and Biotechnology related to human diseases will be covered by this Award.


ELIGIBILITY FOR YOUNG RESEARCHER GRANT :

1. The Award is open to Indian Nationals, residing in India, who are below the age of 40 years as on 31st March 2019. 
2. The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in any Biological Science or a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology related areas. 
3. The applicant must have at least 4 years’ professional experience in the specific area after obtaining the above degree.
4. The candidate must have a regular position in a University / Organization / Institute in India.  
5. He/she should be engaged in research and development and have publications arising from research done as an independent investigator in India. 
6. The awardee will be eligible for regular research grants through extramural and other research schemes of various S & T agencies of the Government of India.

RESEARCH GRANTS :
The amount of the Award will be Rs.25,000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute.
In addition, the Young Researcher will receive a contingency grant of Rs.7.00 lakhs per annum for meeting the expenses on consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of research project under the Award. All bills and receipts should be send to the LTMT office every six month, after purchase of any items from contingency grant.


HOST INSTITUTION:
The Institution where the candidate is working will provide the necessary infrastructure and administrative support for pursuing research under this Award.


DURATION OF RESEARCH AWARDS :
The duration of the Award will be initially for three years, extendable further by two years, on a review by the Trust’s Experts’ Committee.


PROCESSING FEE FOR YOUNG RESEARCHER GRANT :
A Demand Draft of Rs.500/- being Processing Fee (non-refundable) should be forwarded in favour of the Lady Tata Memorial Trust, and the DD should be scanned and submitted in online form and original to be couriered to trusts office.

LAST DATE TO APPLY FOR YOUNG RESEARCHER GRANT :  Candidates can submit there online application form for young research grant before 15th January 2019.

Please note that :-

1. The candidate must forward the application through the Director of a recognised Research Institute or Laboratory where he / she proposes to work. 
2. The application should be addressed to The Secretary, Lady Tata Memorial Trust, Bombay House, 24 Homi Mody Street   Mumbai 400 001, and submitted online on our website before 15th January 2019.  
3. The selected applicants will be called for an interview in the middle / third week of March/April 2019 and based on personal interview, one young researcher will be awarded and announced by the end of March/April 2019.  
4. The selected Researcher will be required to commence research effective 1st April/May 2019.
5. Applicants must comply with the above instructions strictly.  
6. An application will not be considered if the candidate fails to furnish the requisite information and supporting documents, certificates and letters.  
7. Any misbehaving, arguments, canvassing, direct or indirect, will entail disqualification.

HOW TO APPLY FOR YOUNG RESEARCHER GRANT : 

Online Application and Registration

From the academic year 2018-2019, all applications will only be accepted online. Every applicant must register himself / herself before applying online. After the applicant completes the registration form, an email notification will be sent to him/her with the e-mail body containing a link for the activation of account. Please note that the registration process will be completed only after the user clicks on the link in the e-mail.

Award Schedule

The Trust Secretary will open the dates for the current academic year to invite applications. Applicants will be allowed to apply during this period only. The applicant is supposed to select the fellowship / scholarship, Young research grant carefully, as in an academic year, he/she will be able to apply for only one category. Click on the link current year schedule to view the open and closing date for the acceptance of applications. In case, an applicant wants to apply for another scholarship, he/she will have to cancel the scholarship by sending an email to the System Administrator on idltmtadmin@tatatrusts.org

Save and Submit

Applicant will be able to save the Online application as many times as required before he/she finally submits it. After submission, no further changes will be allowed in the  online application. Links to apply online are available in the section Application

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Contact Information :

INDIA Office

Bombay House
24, Homi Mody Street
Fort
Mumbai - 400 001
Maharashtra
INDIA

Tel: +91 - 22 - 6665 7697

Mr. Rohan Dhanrao
Program Officer
Email: rdhanrao@tatatrusts.org