Applications Open: Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship (RRF) 2024-25
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, invites applications from Indian Nationals working overseas to return and contribute to scientific research in India under the prestigious Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship (DBT-RRF). Since its inception in 2006-07, this fellowship has successfully attracted top-tier researchers to Indian universities and research institutions, fostering innovation and leadership in biotechnology and life sciences.
🔍 Why Apply for the DBT-RRF Fellowship?
- Competitive Fellowship: Rs. 1,35,000/- per month (consolidated)
- Research Grant: Rs. 13,00,000/- per annum for consumables, equipment, travel, and project staff
- Institutional Overhead: Rs. 50,000/- per annum
- Eligibility for Other Research Grants: Fellows can apply for extramural research funding
- Flexible Career Path: Opportunity to transition into permanent faculty positions in India
🏆 Who Can Apply?
✔ Indian Nationals working in overseas research institutions
✔ Age Limit: Up to 45 years (as of the closing date)
✔ Research Areas: Life sciences, biotechnology, bio-engineering, healthcare (human and animal), agriculture, veterinary biotechnology, bio-energy, and allied disciplines
✔ Minimum Qualification:
- Ph.D./M.D. in life sciences, agriculture, bioinformatics, or allied fields OR
- M.Tech. in Biotechnology/allied areas/medicine
- At least three years of postdoctoral research experience overseas ✔ Candidates who returned to India within one year (two years for women) can apply, provided they have not secured a permanent position in India
⏳ Fellowship Duration
- Initial Period: 3 years
- Extension: Up to 2 additional years based on performance review
- Fellowship Discontinuation: If a fellow secures a permanent position in India, the fellowship component stops, but the research grant continues for project completion
Applicants can choose to work at any S&T institution, university, or national laboratory in India with appropriate R&D and infrastructural support.
🔖 How to Apply?
- Mode of Application: Online only at 🔗 https://fellowships.gov.in
- Key Documents Required:
- Date of Birth proof
- Passport copy (if applicable)
- Ph.D./M.D./M.Tech. degree certificate
- Research contributions & top 5 publications (first page only)
- Research proposal
- Certificate from Host Institute
- Letters of Recommendation
- Undertaking from applicant/current employer (if applicable)
📅 Important Dates
- Start Date: 28th January 2025
- End Date: 28th February 2025
🔔 Upcoming Webinar
🌟 Join our Online Q&A Session in the second week of February 2025 to clarify doubts. Stay tuned for the link on the DBT and RCB websites!
For more details, visit: 🔗 DBT Website | RCB Website
Don’t miss this opportunity to return and contribute to India’s research ecosystem! Apply now and be a part of cutting-edge scientific advancements. 🌐🔬👩🎓👨🎓
