Eligibility Criteria |
Age |
Young Scientists
Below 45 years
Senior Scientists
Below 55 years |
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Academic |
MD, PhD in any field |
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Experience |
Young Scientists
At least 3 years teaching/ research experience in a recognized Institute after obtaining the requisite qualification
Senior Scientists
At least 15 years teaching/ research experience |
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Other |
The candidate should
- be a citizen of India
- be employed in a regular position in a recognized Biomedical/ Health Research Institute
- undertake (in case of Young Scientists)a legal/service bond of Rs.500000 to return and serve the parent institution for a period of 3 years after return
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Associateship Details |
Number |
Young Scientists
6
Senior Scientists
3 |
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Duration |
Young Scientists
36 months
Senior Scientists
1015 days |
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Value |
Salary and other allowances from the parent institution
Young Scientists
US$ 1800 pm
Senior Scientists
US$ 150 per day including accommodation subject to a maximum of US$ 1800 |
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Contingency Grant |
Young Scientists
Rs.10000 |
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Travel Grant |
Economy class return air passage on Air India/ Indian Airlines |
Application Procedure |
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Applications should be forwarded through the employer along with a statement that the candidate will be considered as a full-time employee of the institution during the period of his/her fellowship, the letter of acceptance from the host institution and a concrete plan of training |
Selection Procedure |
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Fellows are selected on the basis of the merit of the candidate and the training needs in the field of Biomedical research |
Notification and Deadline |
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Notification in June/July Deadline as per the notification |