TWAS-DBT Biotechnology Fellowships for Postdoctoral Research in India

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DBT and TWAS offer fellowships to scientists from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in biotechnology.

Eligibility:
•   Be a maximum age of 40 years on 31 December of the application year.
•   Be nationals of a developing country (other than India).
•   Hold a PhD degree in bioscience or biotechnology.
•   Be regularly employed in a developing country and hold a research assignment there.
•   Be accepted at a biotechnology institution in India (see sample Acceptance Letter included in the application form).
•   Provide evidence of proficiency in English.

Submitting your application:
•  Applicants should submit the Acceptance Letter from an Indian biotechnology institution to TWAS when applying or by the deadline at the latest. Applicants will have until the deadline to submit the Acceptance Letter to TWAS. Without preliminary acceptance, the application will not be considered for selection.
•  Reference letters: Referees must send signed letters as attachments via e-mail directly to TWAS. The subject line must contain: DBT/PDoc/ candidate's surname. Alternatively, letters should be sent by post in sealed envelopes.
•  Applications for the TWAS-DBT Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme should be sent to TWAS and CICS (by post, fax or email).

Method of Application:

Application Form and Guidelines:
•   PG  Application Form
•   PG Application Guidelines

Deadline for applications: 31 August each year

Note: Applicants can apply for only one fellowship per year.

For more information: TWAS-DBT Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme — TWAS Portal