TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship 2022/2023 | Fully Funded: (Deadline 15 September 2022)

TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship 2022/2023 | Fully Funded: (Deadline 15 September 2022)

TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship 2022/2023 | Fully Funded: (Deadline 15 September 2022)

Details

Applications are open for the TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2022/2023. The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology in India, and UNESCO-TWAS established a fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in biotechnology.

TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowships are tenable at key biotechnology research institutions in India for a period of up to five years.

Fellowship Details

  • SANDWICH Fellowships (for those registered for a PhD in their home country): The Fellowship may be granted for a minimum period of 12 months and a maximum period of 2 years.
  • FULL-TIME Fellowships (for those not registered for a PhD): The Fellowship is granted for an initial period of up to 3 years. Such Fellowships may then be extended for a further 2 years, subject to the student’s performance. Candidates will register for their PhD at a university in India. DBT will confirm any such extensions to both TWAS and the candidate.

Cost of TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship

  • DBT will provide a monthly stipend to cover for living costs, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency. In addition, the fellowship holder will receive a house rent allowance.

Eligibility for TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship

  • Be a maximum age of 35 years on 31 December of the application year.
  • Be nationals of a developing country (other than India).
  • Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India or any developed country.
  • Hold a Master’s or equivalent degree in science or engineering.
  • For SANDWICH Fellowships, be registered PhD students in their home country and provide the “Registration and No Objection Certificate” from the HOME university (sample is included in the application form); OR
  • For FULL-TIME Fellowships; be willing to register at a university in India.
  • Be accepted at a biotechnology institution in India. N.B. Requests for acceptance must be directed to the chosen host institution(s), and NOT to DBT.
  • Provide a research proposal outline.
  • Provide evidence of proficiency in English, if medium of education was not English.
  • Provide evidence that s/he will return to her/his home country on completion of the fellowship.
  • Not take up other assignments during the period of her/his fellowship.
  • Be financially responsible for any accompanying family members.

Application of TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship

No applications will be accepted after the deadline. Therefore, it is recommended to submit your electronic application as early as possible.

Lastly, It is important to visit the official website link found below to access the application form.

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