Tata Innovation Fellowship 2019-20, Application, Dates

Scholarship

Tata Innovation Fellowship 2019-20 – Applications are invited for “Tata Innovation Fellowship,” a highly competitive scheme instituted by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India to recognize and reward scientists with outstanding track record in Biological sciences/Biotechnology to find innovative solutions to major problems in health care, agriculture, environment and other allied areas related to life sciences and biotechnology.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Submission of Filled-in-Application Form is 31st December 2019

Eligibility

• The fellowship is open to Indian Nationals residing in India who are below the age of 55 years as 31st December 2019. The fellowship is co-terminus with the superannuation of fellow in his/her organization.
• The applicant should possess a Ph.D degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, Engineering or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology/ related areas. The applicant must have outstanding contribution and publication in the specific area.
• The candidate must have a regular and permanent position in a University/Institute/Organization and should be engaged in research and development. If he/she is availing any other fellowship, he/she will have to opt for only one of the fellowships.
• The applicant should have spent at least 5 years in India before applying for the fellowship.
• Evidence of outstanding track record and a deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems in health care, agriculture and other areas related to life sciences and biotechnology.

How to Apply

• For application format and submission details, please visit DBT website (http://www.dbtindia.gov.in)
• Application (2 hard copies) duly forwarded by the competent authority of the host Institute should be sent to Dr. Kakali Dey Dasgupta, Scientist “É”, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Room No.729, 7th Floor, Block-2, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110003, not later than December 31, 2019.
• Soft copy of application in the prescribed proforma should be mandatorily submitted online through DBT ePromis portal (url: http://www.dbtepromis.gov.in or http://www.dbtepromis.nic.in ) on or before 31st December, 2019.

Last Date

The last date for application is 31st December 2019.

Contact Details

Government of India

Tata Innovation, Govt. of India, Dept. of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Block-2, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, Website www.dbtindia.nic.in