Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship by Ministry of Science & Technology
Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India invites application for Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship from eligible and interested candidates
Designation/Position- Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship
About- Applications are invited from Indian Nationals working in overseas research institutions for taking up scientific research in India under the Ramalingaswami Reentry Fellowship (DBT-RRF), prestigious Re-Entry Scheme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. Initiated in the year 2006-2007, DBT-RLS programme has been instrumental in creating a pool of highly-skilled and trained researchers working on cutting-edge technologies in Indian universities and institutions as well as building a critical mass of science leaders aimed at competence building in biotechnology.
- 🌐 Overview
- The Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship (RRF) 2023-2024 invites applications from Indian Nationals working abroad for scientific research in India under the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) scheme.
- 🎯 Aim of Fellowship
- Attract highly-skilled Indian researchers abroad in life sciences, biotechnology, bioengineering, healthcare, agriculture, veterinary biotechnology, bioenergy, etc., to pursue R&D interests in Indian institutions.
- 📋 Eligibility Criteria
- 🇮🇳 Nationality: Only Indian citizens eligible.
- ⏳ Age Limit: Max 45 years.
- 🧪 Area of Research: Open to various life sciences and allied areas.
- 🎓 Qualification & Experience: Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent with three years of post-doctoral research experience.
- 🕰️ Duration of Fellowship
- 3 years, extendable up to 5 years based on performance.
- 💰 Nature of Support
- 🤝 Monthly Fellowship: Rs. 1,00,000/-
- 🏡 HRA: Rs. 18,500/- per month (if applicable).
- 📚 Research Support Grant: Rs. 13,00,000/- per annum for consumables, equipment, travel, project staff, etc.
- 🏢 Institutional Overhead: Rs. 50,000/- per annum.
- 🎓 Selection of Host Institute
- Applicants can choose any S&T institution in India, subject to the institution’s support.
- Applications must be endorsed by the host institution.
- 📝 How to Apply
- Online applications accepted through the DBT portal.
- Submission includes personal info, academic qualifications, research experience, proposal, etc.
- Documents include birth proof, passport, degree certificate, research contributions, recommendations, etc.
- Hard copy to be sent to DBT HRD PMU at RCB.
Research/Job Area- Life sciences & biotechnology, bio-engineering, health care (human and animal), agriculture and veterinary biotechnology, bio- energy and allied areas
Location- Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India
Eligibility/Qualification–
- Nationality: Indian citizens only are eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: The upper age limit for applying is 45 years as on closing date of the application.
- Area of Research: Applicant working in any area of life sciences & biotechnology, bio-engineering, healthcare (human and animal), agriculture and veterinary biotechnology, bio- energy and allied areas will be eligible to apply.
- Qualification & Experience: Applicant should possess a Ph.D./M.D. degree or equivalent in life sciences/ agriculture, bioinformatics and allied areas or M.Tech. in Biotechnology / allied areas/ medicine etc. with at least three years of postdoctoral research experience in overseas research laboratories. Applicants should have a proven/outstanding track record as evident from research publications and recognitions.
- Those who have already returned to India within one year of the closing date of the advertisement (two years for women candidates) are also eligible to apply; however, if they have secured a permanent position in India within this period then they are not eligible to apply.
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Job/Position Description-
Aim of Fellowship:
The scheme has been conceptualized with the aim of attracting highly-skilled researchers (Indian Nationals) working overseas in various cutting-edge disciplines of any area of life sciences & biotechnology, bio-engineering, healthcare (human and animal), agriculture and veterinary biotechnology, bio-energy and allied areas by providing them an attractive avenue to pursue their scientific R&D interests in Indian universities/ institutions.
Duration of Fellowship:
The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of three years. In exceptional cases, the duration of the award may be extended by additional two years after a fresh appraisal of performance.
Nature of Support:
- The Fellow will receive Fellowship of Rs.1,00,000/- per month.
- An amount of Rs. 18,500/- per month for HRA will be provided to the Fellow (if applicable).
- In addition, Fellow will receive Research Support grant of Rs. 13,00,000/- per annum for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, domestic travel, engaging project staff and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of the project.
- The Host institute will receive Rs. 50,000/- per annum towards institutional overhead under the project.
Selection of Host Institute
- Applicants can choose to work at any S&T institution including university departments or other academic institutions and national laboratories in India, provided the institution at which they wish to pursue research is willing to provide the necessary R&D, administrative and basic infrastructural support to facilitate research.
- The applications have to be duly-forwarded by the Competent Authority of the host institutions against an advertisement.
- Candidate can submit his/her nomination through single host institute only.
However, institutions can nominate more than one candidate.
How to Apply-
- Application for Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship Programme 2023 shall be submitted by ONLINE mode only.
- To apply, interested applicants may kindly visit the websites https://dbtindia.gov.in/ and https://rcb.res.in/ for accessing the link of online portal.
- Applicants must register on the online portal, fill complete information in the online application form and submit it before the closing date of application.
- Online application form to be filled by applicant comprises information pertaining to Personal Information, Academic Qualifications, Post-Doctoral Experience, Work Experience, Research Contribution, Referee Details, Proposed Research Work and Proposed Host Institution.
- Documents to be submitted along with Online Application Form must include- o Date of Birth Proof o Copy of Passport (if applicable) o Doctoral Degree Certificate o Details of Research Contribution o Reprints of 5 Best Research Publications (first page only) o Research Proposal detailing Proposed Research Work o Certificate by Host Institute o Letters of Recommendation
o Undertaking from the applicant/ Statement from Current Employer (certifying that applicant is not on a permanent position in India) (if applicable)
- It is mandatory to submit certificate from host institute; otherwise the application shall not be accepted.
- Application form which has not been submitted through Online Portal shall not be accepted. One hard copy of the submitted application should be send on DBT HRD PMU at RCB address as mentioned below.
Last Date for Apply– 28 February 2025
| Start Date of Online Application | 28 January 2025 |
| End Date of Online Application | 28th February 2025 |
