DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
AWARD OF DBT – RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP (DBT-RA)
IN BIOTECHNOLOGY & LIFE-SCIENCES
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2022 – 2023 / CALL-II
Applications are invited from Indian citizens for the award of “DBT-Research
Associateship’’ for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Life
Sciences. The Associateship is tenable in Premier Research Institutions/Universities
including non-profit R&D Institutions within India. The Associateships are awarded
under the “DBT-Research Associateship’’ programme supported by the Department
of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
Aim of Fellowship
The objective of DBT-Research Associateship (DBT-RA) Programme is to train and
nurture young researchers, scientists and generate a critical mass of trained
manpower in modern areas of biology and biotechnology and build a robust
postdoctoral base for the growth of Biotechnology sectors in the country.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or
M.D./M.S. degree in any area of medicine with research interests in
Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record.
The applicants who have already submitted the Ph.D./M.D./M.S. thesis are also
eligible to apply. However, such applicants, if selected, will be offered lower
fellowship amount till they qualify the eligible degree.
The upper age limit is 40 years for male candidates and 45 years in the case of
female candidates as on the last date of application.
The applicants who are employed at the time of application (in any form i.e.
permanent, contractual etc.) are eligible to apply. However, they have to
relinquish their employment for accepting the fellowship.
Tenure of Fellowship
The Associateship is a purely temporary full-time assignment and is tenable for a
period of 2 years with annual renewal based on review of progress of research. In
exceptional cases, fellowship may be extended upto 4 years depending upon the
progress of research.
General Guidelines of DBT-RA Programme
DBT-RA fellowship can be availed only ONCE by a candidate in his/her career.
The fellowship is tenable only in India in any recognized academic institutions,
national laboratories and other recognized R & D institutions. The host
institution must provide administrative and infrastructural support.
Fellows are not allowed to work with their PhD guides/co-guides.
The fellowships cannot be availed at the same institution where the candidates
have earned their Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree.
A mentor cannot have more than 2 DBT-RA fellows at a time.
A mentor must hold a regular academic/research position in a recognized
institution in India, and should hold PhD/MD/MS degree in science, engineering
or medicine.
Superannuated faculty (e.g., Honorary Professors, Emeritus
Professors/Scientists, and DBT Distinguished Professors) could also mentor as
long as they can demonstrate that resources and labs are available to them.
Applicants from North East Region (permanent residence located in the NER)
can work in any university/institution in the country.
Research grant can be used for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies
and domestic travel under the programme.
Important Dates
Start Date of Online Application: 30th January, 2023
End Date of Online Application: 28th February, 2023
How to Apply
Application for DBT-RA programme shall be by ONLINE mode only.
To apply, interested applicants may kindly visit DBT-RA Online Portal
https://ra.dbtindia.gov.in/
Applicants must register on the DBT-RA Online portal, fill in 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, Research
Contribution, Referee Details, Proposed Research Work, Proposed Mentor
Details and Proposed Host Institution.
Documents to be submitted along with Online Application Form include –
1. Self-attested pdf copy of DOB certificate
2. Self-attested pdf copies of degree certificates
3.A Consent letter from the mentor. The format for the Consent letter is
available at the DBT-RA portal.
Names and contact details of the Referees are to be provided by the applicant
while filling out the application form.
During submission of online application form, email with link to submit letter of
recommendation shall be sent by the applicant to the email addresses of all the
referees who have been mentioned in the application form.
Referees must upload a pdf copy of the letter of recommendation on the portal
by 28th February, 2023. The applicant shall ensure that the referee provides the
recommendation letter on time. Letter of recommendation uploaded on the
portal after closing date of application shall not be accepted.
Application form which has not been submitted through DBT-RA Online Portal
shall not be accepted.
Contact Information
For any queries, please contact DBT-HRD Project & Management Unit, Regional
Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, Haryana at ra.dbt@rcb.res.in or 0129 – 2848531
/ 2848533
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