Fellowships & Scholarships

DBT Energy Biosciences Chairs

The DBT Energy Biosciences Chairs is aimed at engaging senior scientists of Indian origin working in modern biological sciences, and who are desirous of pursuing, complementing and enhancing quality of Research and Development (R&D) in energy related biosciences in Indian institutions.

Eligibility: The applicants must have PhD in biological sciences or relevant areas and an outstanding track record reflected in publications, cutting edge technology development and other recognitions. The scientists should have proven capabilities of leading groups of scientists engaged in comprehensive and focused R&D programs of industrial and social relevance in biological sciences.

Fellowship amount: Each awardee would receive monthly Emolument (Consolidated) as per the scale of Professor and contingency grant of Rs. 10 Lakh per year. The duration can be from 6 months up to 1year, extendable to 3 years.

Funding Agency: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. of India

Area:Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Purpose: Innovations, Research

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