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.
Post:
Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship
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 biotechnology (agriculture, health sciences,
bio-engineering, energy, environment, bioinformatics and other related
areas), by providing them an attractive avenue to pursue R&D in
Indian institutions.
Eligibility :
The
applicant should possess a Ph.D., M.D., M. Tech, M.VSc. or equivalent
degree with an outstanding track record as reflected in publications and
other recognitions and with at least three years of post-doctoral
research experience in overseas research laboratories. Only candidates
(Indian nationals) working overseas are eligible to apply. Those who
have already returned to India and are currently working in India are
not eligible. Researcher’s upto 55 years of age as determined on closing
date of application are eligible to apply.
Incentives of being a Ramalingaswami Fellow :
This
is a senior fellowship programme, and awardees are to be considered
synonymous to the faculty/scientists at the level of Scientist-D. They
are entitled to take up teaching/research assignments and supervising
Doctoral/MS students.
The scheme provides a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 75,000/.
In addition, a House Rent Allowance of Rs. 7,500/- p.m. is given to
fellows. In case where host institute provides accommodation to the
fellow, no house rent allowance is admissible. Fellows will receive a
research/contingency grant of Rs. 10.00 lakhs for the 1st year, Rs. 7.50
lakhs for the 2nd year and Rs. 5.00 lakhs for the subsequent 3 yrs. 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. 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 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 in the country. However, application
should be duly forwarded by the competent authority of the host
Institute. 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.
Tenure of Fellowship :
Fellows can draw fellowship for a term of five years. Fellowship is
further extendable for another term on fresh appraisal of performance of
the fellow.
Last Date: 31 December 12
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