Ramalingaswamy Fellowships

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCIENTISTS OF INDIAN ORIGIN GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY RAMALINGASWAMY FELLOWSHIP Applications/nominations are invited for “Ramalingaswamy Fellowship”, a scheme newly instituted by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The scheme is for scientists , physician researchers and bio-engineers of Indian origin working outside the country all over the world in various fields of biotechnology, life sciences, bio-engineering, translational science and other related disciplines who are interested in taking up scientific research positions in India. The applicant should possess a higher degree or equivalent, such as PhD in Life Sciences/ Agriculture, Bioinformatics, Engineering, Masters in Engineering or Technology/ Medicine etc. and outstanding track record reflected in publications and other recognitions. The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of five years, extendable by another 5 years. NATURE OF SUPPORT: ¾ The amount of the fellowship will be of Rs.50,000/- per month for the first 3 years and Rs.60,000/- per month during the last two years. Each awardee will, in addition, receive a contingency grant of Rs. 5.00 lakh per annum. ¾ Ramalingaswamy Fellows could work in any of the scientific institutions / universities in the country. They would also be eligible for fast track and regular research grants through extramural and other research schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India. Nominations/applications should be sent post or email to : Dr. Meenakshi Munshi, Joint Director Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, 6-8th Floor, CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110 003. Email: [email protected] The applications/nominations may be sent with consent of the proposed host institute latest by 20th April, 2007. In the event, assistance is required for locating a host institute, facilitation will be provided upon request. For application format and other details please visit the website of the Department: www.dbtindia.gov.in

Annexure-I Department of Biotechnology Ramalingaswamy Fellowship Proforma for Nomination/ Application 1.

Name

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Address with Tel.No./Fax/e-mail

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Date of Birth

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Date of Superannuation

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Academic qualifications (degree onwards)

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Employment Record (in chronological order)

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Significant research contributions made in his/her area of research (not exceeding 5 pages)

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a) b) c) d) e)

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List of Publications in indexed journals List of Patents List of commercialization of Technologies Developed List of books/ reviews written. Particulars of awards won, fellowships received current / past status f) Particulars of Memberships in Academics/ Societies/ Professional bodies. Major R&D projects/ programmes implemented Name of the institute where the Awardee intends to work (undertaking from the host institute required)

Annexure-II

Undertaking by the host Institute

The Institute / University undertakes to provide office and laboratory space, access to equipments and library facilities etc. for implementing the research project proposal submitted by him/ her under this fellowship to Prof./Dr. __________________ if awarded Ramalingaswamy Fellowship of the Department of Biotechnology.

Signature of the Head of Institution with Seal Place : Date: