DBT RA IISc Bangalore
 

Can you tell me in detail about the RA or Research Associateship offered by the Department of Biotechnology of Indian Institute of Science?

Re: DBT RA IISc Bangalore
 

Government of India, Ministry of Science and Technology established the Department of Biotechnology in 1986 to give a new momentum to the development of the field of modern biology and biotechnology in India.

Eligibility
One should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or M.D. or M.S. degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record.

One who has already submitted the Ph.D./M.D./M.S., thesis is also eligible to apply.

One should preferably be below the age of 40 years, and 45 years for women candidates.

One already employed is also eligible to apply. However, the applications should be routed through the employers.

Period of Fellowship
The fellowship is awarded for a period of two years.
In some cases, based on the progress of research, and overall importance of the project of the Fellows, the fellowship is extended up to 5 years.
The evaluation and recommendation for the extension of the fellowship is made by the host institution as per the internal guidelines.

The award of fellowships normally starts from 1st April or 1st October in a Calendar year. Accordingly, the selection of Fellows is made twice a year.

Number of Fellowships
Up to 75 Fellowships are awarded every year.
Depending on the success and utility of the programme, the number of fellowships to be awarded per year would be revised.

Mode of Selection
One is selected based on the C.V. and performance in the interview.
The interview is held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and one called for interview is paid II class railway (non-AC)/bus fare by the shortest route from home town.
If one accepts the fellowship, one must join the host Institution/University within a month's time.

Contact Detail:
Department of Biochemistry
Indian Institute of Science,
Bangalore - 560 012