The
BioCare 2024 Fellowship is a prestigious program aimed at empowering women researchers in the field of
biotechnology. This initiative, led by the
Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, is designed to provide support for women scientists who are currently unemployed and looking to advance their careers in life sciences, biotechnology, and allied fields. The fellowship is open to Indian nationals, and the
application deadline is
December 1, 2024.
If you're a woman researcher with a
Ph.D. or
M.Tech in biotechnology or life sciences, this is your chance to apply for the
BioCare 2024 Fellowship and take a significant step forward in your scientific career.
Eligibility Criteria for BioCare 2024 Fellowship
To be considered for the
BioCare 2024 Fellowship, candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Indian Women Nationals residing in India, aged up to 55 years.
- Applicants should be unemployed at the time of application submission.
- The program is divided into two categories:
- Category I: Women with a Ph.D. in any discipline of Biotechnology, Life Sciences, MD, MDS, M.V.Sc, or interdisciplinary sciences.
- Category II: Women with M.Tech in Biotechnology, M.Pharm, or equivalent degrees.
Additionally, candidates already registered in
higher studies or receiving other
fellowships are
not eligible to apply. The fellowship is also limited to those applying for their
first extramural research grant—previous recipients of any government research grant as Principal Investigators are excluded.
Fellowship Details and Nature of Support
Selected fellows will receive a
consolidated grant, which includes both recurring and non-recurring expenses to support the execution of the proposed research project. The fellowship will also cover financial support for the duration of the project, which can last up to a maximum of
3 years. This program is specifically aimed at helping women researchers who are not in a regular job position.
As a
BioCare fellow, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative research projects in areas such as:
- Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases
- Microbiome Research in Human Health and Disease
- Vaccines and Drug Development
- Nanotechnology-based Diagnostic and Therapeutic Tools
- Other emerging research topics within biotechnology and life sciences.
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How to Apply for the BioCare 2024 Fellowship
Interested candidates can submit their applications via the
Common Fellowship Portal of the Ministry of Science & Technology. Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official application portal: https://fellowships.gov.in.
- Review the Terms & Conditions for the BioCare program on the Department of Biotechnology's website: https://dbtindia.gov.in.
- Complete the online application before the deadline on December 1, 2024.
For additional support and queries, candidates may reach out to:
- Dr. Manoj Singh Rohilla, Scientist-F, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, New Delhi.
Or contact the
DBT-Human Resource Development Project Management Unit (PMU) located at the
Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad, Haryana.
Don’t miss out—apply before
December 1, 2024, and take your career to the next level!
https://pharmastuff.org.in/job/biocare-2024-fellowship/
