OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENTISTS OF INDIAN ORIGIN

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
RAMALINGASWAMY FELLOWSHIP

Applications/nominations are invited for “Ramalingaswamy Fellowship”, a scheme

newly instituted by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science &
Technology, Government of India. The scheme is for scientists , physician researchers
and bio-engineers of Indian origin working outside the country all over the world in
various fields of biotechnology, life sciences, bio-engineering, translational science
and other related disciplines who are interested in taking up scientific research
positions in India.

The applicant should possess a higher degree or equivalent, such as PhD in Life
Sciences/ Agriculture, Bioinformatics, Engineering, Masters in Engineering or
Technology/ Medicine etc. and outstanding track record reflected in publications
and other recognitions. The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of five
years, extendable by another 5 years.

NATURE OF SUPPORT:
¾ The amount of the fellowship will be of Rs.50,000/- per month for the first
3 years and Rs.60,000/- per month during the last two years. Each awardee
will, in addition, receive a contingency grant of Rs. 5.00 lakh per annum.
¾ Ramalingaswamy Fellows could work in any of the scientific institutions /
universities in the country. They would also be eligible for fast track and
regular research grants through extramural and other research schemes of
various S&T agencies of the Government of India.

Nominations/applications should be sent post or email to :

Dr. Meenakshi Munshi,

Joint Director
Department of Biotechnology,
Block-2, 6-8th Floor, CGO Complex,
Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110 003.
Email: meenakshi29@dbt.nic.in

The applications/nominations may be sent with consent of the proposed host

institute latest by 20th April, 2007. In the event, assistance is required for locating
a host institute, facilitation will be provided upon request. For application
format and other details please visit the website of the Department:
www.dbtindia.gov.in
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Department of Biotechnology
Ramalingaswamy Fellowship

Proforma for Nomination/ Application

1. Name

2. Address with Tel.No./Fax/e-mail

3. Date of Birth

4. Date of Superannuation

5. Academic qualifications (degree onwards)

6. Employment Record
(in chronological order)

7. Significant research contributions made in his/her area of research

(not exceeding 5 pages)

8. a) List of Publications in indexed journals

b) List of Patents
c) List of commercialization of Technologies Developed
d) List of books/ reviews written.
e) Particulars of awards won, fellowships received current / past
status
f) Particulars of Memberships in Academics/ Societies/ Professional
bodies.
9. Major R&D projects/ programmes
implemented

10. Name of the institute where the Awardee intends to work

(undertaking from the host institute required)
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Undertaking by the host Institute

The Institute / University undertakes to provide office and laboratory space,

access to equipments and library facilities etc. for implementing the
research project proposal submitted by him/ her under this fellowship to
Prof./Dr. __________________ if awarded Ramalingaswamy Fellowship of
the Department of Biotechnology.

Signature of the Head of Institution with Seal

Place :
Date: