Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship 2024-25
About Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship 2024-25
Applications are invited from Indian Nationals working in overseas research institutions for taking up scientific research in India under the Ramalingaswami Reentry 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-RRF 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. (Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship 2024-25)
Aim of Ramalingaswami Re-entry 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 scientific R&D interests in Indian universities/ institutions.
Eligibility Criteria for Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship 2024-25:
- Nationality: Indian citizens only are eligible to apply.
- Age Limit: The upper age limit for applying is 45 years as on closing date of the application.
- 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.
- Qualification & Experience: Applicant should possess a Ph.D./M.D. degree or equivalent in life sciences/ agriculture, bioinformatics and allied areas or M. Tech. in Biotechnology/ allied areas/ 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.
- 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 grant of Rs.1,35,000/- per month (consolidated).
- In addition, fellow will receive Research Support grant of Rs. 13,00,000/- per annum for 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. The information on the details of projects applied/sanctioned by the agencies may be made available to DBT from time-to time and also as a part of annual report.
- In case a fellow joins a permanent position, the fellowship component of the scheme will be discontinued from the date of joining the regular position, however, he/she can avail the research grant component for completion of the project.
- During the extension period, the fellow will be provided with Fellowship, Contingency/Research grant, and Institutional Overhead.
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 for Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship 2024-25:
- Application for Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship Programme session 2024-25 shall be submitted by ONLINE mode only.
- To apply, interested applicants may kindly visit the common fellowship portal https://fellowships.gov.in/, and can access the online application form exclusively at the following link: https://fellowships.gov.in/rrf-registration-2024-25/generate.
- 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 include
- Date of Birth Proof
- Copy of Passport (if applicable)
- Doctoral Degree Certificate
- Details of Research Contribution
- Reprints of 5 Best Research Publications(first page only)
- Research Proposal detailing Proposed Research Work
- Certificate by Host Institute
- Letters of Recommendation
- Undertaking from the applicant/ Statement from Current Employer (certifying that applicant is not on a permanent position in India) (if applicable)
Important Dates:
- Start Date of Online Application: 28th January 2025
- End Date of Online Application: 28th February 2025
Online Application for Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship 2024-25
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