TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowship Programme for Developing Countries
This fellowship program was created by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Indian Ministry of Science and Technology and UNESCO-TWAS for international researchers from developing nations who aspire to pursue research for a Ph.D. in biotechnology. DBT provides a monthly stipend to cover living costs, food, and health insurance. In addition, the fellowship holder will receive a house rent allowance. The TWAS-DBT Postgraduate Fellowships is tenable at key biotechnology research institutions in India for a period of up to five years.
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Application Requirements
Applicant must 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 Ph.D. 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 (see sample Acceptance Letter that can be downloaded below or included in the application form). N.B. Requests for acceptance must be directed to the chosen host institution(s), and NOT to DBT.
Provide a research proposal outline based on the format of the sample that can be downloaded below.
Provide evidence of proficiency in English, if the 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.
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Required Documents
National ID/Passport to prove nationality. Master's degree certificate. Acceptance letter into a biotechnology institution. Research proposal.
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Funding Specifications
Not specified.
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Application Steps
Applications can only be submitted via the online portal once the call is open.
Please use the apply now button at the bottom of the website page (https://twas.org/opportunity/twas-dbt-postgraduate-fellowship-programme) to start your application once the call is open.
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fellowships@twas.org/twas.dbt@rcb.res.in