Programmes & Schemes

Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship

Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship is to attract high quality Indian brains working abroad to pursue their research interests in life sciences, biotechnology and other related areas in India by providing them an attractive avenue to pursue their R&D interests in Indian institutions

Programme Type: Research and Development

Ministry / Department: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt of India

Focus Area: Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Bio-engineering

Target Audience: Faculty & Scientist, Researchers

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

Eligibility: The applicant should possess a Ph.D./M.D. or equivalent degree with an outstanding track record as reflected in publications and other recognitions and with at least three years of post- doctoral research experience of which last two years should be from overseas laboratory. Researcher’s upto 45 years of age as determined on closing date of application are eligible to apply.

Purpose: Innovations, Research

Duration: 5 to 7 Years

Application Method: Online

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: Rs. 1,00,000/- p.m. and House Rent Allowance (HRA) of Rs. 18,500/- p.m. research/contingency grant of Rs. 10.00 lakh for the 1st & 2nd year; Rs. 7.50 lakh for 3rd & 4th year; Rs. 5.00 lakh for 5th year

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