The MK Bhan-Young Researcher Fellowship Program is launched with an aim to encourage young bright researchers to continue their research interest in the country after Ph.D. The scheme offer an independent research grant to young Post-Doctoral Fellows so as to enable them to emerge as future leaders and take up cutting edge research focused on issues of national relevance. This fellowship will be awarded for Research work to be carried out at DBT-Autonomous Institutes.
- Indian citizen having PhD. degree/ thesis submitted in any branch of Life sciences/ Biotechnology/allied areas and does not have a regular position.
- The applicant should have an excellent track record as evident by peer reviewed publications, technologies developed, patent (if any).
- Each applicant must identify a host institute (DBT- Autonomous) and a mentor.
- The Applicant should be age of 35 year or below as on the closing date of the submission of the application.
Application should be submitted mandatorily online through the Common Fellowship Portal
https://www.fellowships.gov.in/
Dates:
Start Date of online Application : 15th January 2025
End Date of Application : 16th March 2025 (within 60 days of advertisement)
Interested applicants may click here to apply: fellowships.gov.in
Last date to apply is 16th March 2025
- Detailed information on the fellowship grant, eligibility criteria and terms & conditions of the fellowship is available under programme guidelines on DBT website i.e. www.dbtindia.gov.in
- All candidates are required to keep the submitted copy of the application form with supporting documents. In case of selection at a later stage, the same will be required to be submitted to DBT.
