MK Bhan - Young Researchers Fellowship Program

Introduction:

Discover a golden opportunity for post-doctoral researchers in the realm of life sciences and biotechnology – the MK Bhan - Young Researchers Fellowship Program (MKB-YRFP). Launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, this program is a beacon for emerging talents keen on advancing cutting-edge research.

Program Overview:

The MKB-YRFP aims to empower young researchers, specifically those who have completed their Ph.D., encouraging them to pursue impactful research within the country. It offers independent research grants to Post-Doctoral fellows, focusing on addressing national challenges.

Key Highlights:

1. Institute Limitation: The fellowship is exclusive to researchers in DBT-autonomous institutes.

2. Eligibility Criteria:

- Must be an Indian citizen.

- Ph.D. holder in life science/biotechnology.

- No permanent position in any college or university.

- Demonstrated excellence through publications, technology development, patents, etc.

- Identification of a host institute and mentor. The application must be endorsed by the mentor and the Head of the Department (HoD) of the host institute.

3. Fellowship Details:

- Co-terminus with the project duration.

- Upper age limit: 35 years.

- Monthly remuneration: ₹75,000/-

- Contingency grant: ₹20 lakhs per year for various purposes, including manpower hiring, consumables, minor equipment, domestic travels, and other contingent expenditures.

4. Duration and Number of Fellowships:

- Up to 50 fellowships annually.

- Maximum duration: Three years, extendable by two years under specific conditions.

5. Work Location:

- Fellows can work at any DBT-autonomous institute.

6. Host Institute Changes:

- Fellows can change the host institute once during the fellowship, provided there is a prior no-objection certificate from the host institute.

7. Nomination and Application:

- Candidates cannot submit nominations through multiple host institutes.

- Host institutes can nominate more than one candidate.

8. Financial Support:

- Up to ₹10 lakhs for non-recurring entities like capital equipment.

- A fellowship amount of ₹75,000/- per month for three years.

- Contingency grant: ₹10 lakhs for the first year and ₹20 lakhs for subsequent years.

- Fellows can engage one JRF/SRF/project assistant.

- Travel expenses limited to ₹50,000/- per year, for domestic travel.

9. Application Process:

- Applications must be forwarded by the mentor and the HoD of the host institute.

10. Necessary Attachments:

- Proof of Date of Birth

- Proof of Master's degree and Ph.D. certificate

- One copy of each relevant publication

- Recognition/award details

- Consent form from the mentor

11. Previous Year Selections:

- The list of selected candidates for the previous year can be found in the Result of the MK Bhan-Young Research Fellowship Program - Result of the MK Bhan-Young Research Fellowship Program - 2022-23.pdf (dbtindia.gov.in)

12. Deadline for Submission:

- Applications must be submitted by 30.11.2023.

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