Call for Proposal for Young Investigators
About this Scholarship
The Department of Biotechnology is inviting proposals for young investigators up to 40 years of age.
The goal is to reduce the age at which scientists receive their first Principal investigator grant and expand opportunities for young scientists.
We invite proposals in any branch of Biotechnology related to medical, agriculture, veterinary, environment, marine, industrial or to bioresources.
The details about the format we use are the same as for routine competitive grant (website address: http://dbtindia.nic.in).
DBT will provide rapid review and approval for suitable proposals and early funding.
Post Doctoral students can be Co-PI or Co-Investigator together with young faculty/scientists holding permanent positions.
Funds will be released within eight weeks of the last date of submission of the proposal.
Budget may be appropriate to the project goals and activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria include:
- Age: Up to 40 years
- Residency: Indian students
- Field: Biotechnology related to medical, agriculture, veterinary, environment, marine, industrial or to bioresources
How to Apply
<ol><li>Submit 10 copies of the proposal in the format within one month of publication of this advertisement.</li><li>Address the proposal to Dr. T.S. Rao, Adviser, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology.</li><li>Send the proposal to Block-2 (6th ? 8th floor), CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi ? 110 003.</li><li>Contact Dr. T.S. Rao at Tel: 011 ? 24364065, Fax: 011 ? 24362884, Email: tsrao@dbt.nic.in</li></ol>
Scholarship at a glance
| Study level | Phd |
|---|---|
| Type | Government |
Common questions
Who is eligible for the Call for Proposal for Young Investigators?
To apply you need to meet these conditions: Eligibility criteria include: Age: Up to 40 years Residency: Indian students Field: Biotechnology related to medical, agriculture, veterinary, environment, marine, industrial or to bioresources.
How do I apply for the Call for Proposal for Young Investigators?
Apply in 4 steps: Submit 10 copies of the proposal in the format within one month of publication of this advertisement.; Address the proposal to Dr. T.S. Rao, Adviser, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology.; Send the proposal to Block-2 (6th ? 8th floor), CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi ? 110 003.; Contact Dr. T.S. Rao at Tel: 011 ? 24364065, Fax: 011 ? 24362884, Email: tsrao@dbt.nic.in.
Which students can apply for the Call for Proposal for Young Investigators?
This scholarship is open to phd students.
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