DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
RAMALINGASWAMI RE-ENTRY FELLOWSHIP: 2022-2023
Applications are invited from Indian Nationals working in overseas research
institutions for the “Ramalingaswami Re-entry 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.
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 R&D interests in Indian
universities/ institutions.
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Nationality: Indian citizens only are eligible to apply.
2. Age Limit: The upper age limit for applying is 45 years as on closing date of the
application.
3. 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.
4. Qualification & Experience: Applicant should possess a Ph.D/MD degree or
equivalent in life sciences/ agriculture, bioinformatics and allied areas or M.Tech
in engineering or technology/ 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.
5. 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.
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 the 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.
The Fellows will be eligible for regular research grant/s through extramural and
other research schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India
provided that a Co-PI is a regular faculty member, and the concerned funding
agency allows for this arrangement.
In case a fellow joins a permanent position, the fellowship and HRA components
of the scheme will be discontinued, however, he/she can avail the research grant
component of the fellowship for the remaining tenure of the fellowship.
During the extension period, the fellow will be provided with Fellowship,
Contingency/Research grant, HRA and Institutional Overhead.
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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 2022-2023
shall be submitted by ONLINE mode only.
To apply, interested applicants may kindly go through the link
https://rrfdbtindia.in/
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 includeo 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
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.
Detailed information on the fellowship grant, eligibility criteria and application
process is available at DBT and RCB websites (www.dbtindia.gov.in and
www.rcb.res.in).
Important Dates:
Start Date of Online Application 20th January 2023
End Date of Online Application 06th March 2023 (IST 11:59 PM)
Contact Information:
The DBT-RRF programme is being managed by the DBT-HRD Project &
Management Unit (DBT-HRD PMU) established at Regional Centre of Biotechnology
(RCB), NCR Biotech Science Cluster, Faridabad.
For any queries, please contact:
Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Dr. Deo Prakash Chaturvedi
Scientist C
Department of Biotechnology
Block 2, CGO Complex
Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 023
Email: deo.prakash@dbt.nic.in
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