DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
RAMALINGASWAMI RE-ENTRY FELLOWSHIP: 2020-2021
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.
The
fellowship is now being managed by Regional Center for Biotechnology under its HRD Project
and Management Unit (HRD-PMU).
Aim of the Fellowship
The scheme has been conceptualized with the aim of attracting highly skilled researchers
(Indian Nationals) working overseas in various cutting edge disciplines of Life
Sciences/Biotechnology/Bio-engineering/Health Care, Agriculture/ Veterinary Sciences and
all other allied areas by providing them an attractive avenue to pursue their R&D interests in
Indian institutions.
Who is eligible to apply?
The applicant should possess a Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent degree with an outstanding track
record as reflected in publications and other recognitions and with at least three years of postdoctoral research experience of which last two years should be from overseas laboratory. Those
who have already returned to India within one year of the closing date of this advertisement
are also eligible.
Researchers upto 45 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 equivalent to
Assistant Professor/Scientist-D level position. Fellows selected are entitled to take up
teaching/research assignments and supervising Doctoral/MS students.
The scheme provides a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 1,00,000/- p.m. In
addition, a House Rent Allowance of Rs. 18,500/- p.m. (consolidated) is given to
fellows. In case host institute provides accommodation to the fellow, no House Rent
Allowance is admissible. The fellowship is taxable as per Govt. of India rules.
Fellows will receive a research/contingency grant of Rs.10.00 lakhs for the 1st & 2nd
year; Rs.7.50 lakhs for the 3rd & 4th year; Rs. 5.00 lakhs for 5th year 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 which is a part of fellowship and Institutional overhead @Rs. 50,000/ year.
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 Assistant Professor/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/ relevant Industries in the country. However, application should
be duly forwarded by the competent authority of the host Institute. Fellows can change
their host institute only once during the tenure of the fellowship with the prior No
Objection Certificate from the host institute who has forwarded the application
[Director/Registrar/Vice-Chancellor/Dean/ CEO/ HR Head (in case of industry) or as
the case may be] and also with prior approval from DBT. Subsequent change will be
allowed if the fellow gets a permanent job in another Institute or on the case to case
basis, if needed.
Candidate can submit his/her nomination through single host institute only. However,
institutions can nominate more than one candidate.
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
The fellow can draw fellowship for a term of five years. Fellowship is further extendable for
another two years on a fresh appraisal. Only fellowship & HRA will be admissible during
extension period. No research/contingency grant will be provided during the extension period.
Those who are able to secure permanent positions will not be considered for 2nd term.
How to apply
Applications may be sent, as per proforma downloadable from RCB/DBT website
(www.rcb.res.in, www.dbtindia.gov.in) duly forwarded by the competent authority, to The
Executive Director, Regional Center of Biotechnology, NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3rd
Milestone, Faridabad-Gurugram Expressway, Faridabad - 121001, Haryana (NCR
Delhi), India, both as one hard copy as well as Soft copy (as a single PDF file only). The
applications not forwarded by the host institution will NOT be considered. Soft copy to be
mandatorily mailed at Email :- dbt.rlsfellowship@rcb.res.in latest by 31st October, 2020
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