Biotechnology Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Young researchers with Ph.D. in relevant areas of Biotechnology are promoted for independent research mentored by eminent scientists/faculty in reputed institutions by providing fellowship.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹32.0K · monthly
- The Post-Doctoral Fellowship carries an amount of ₹32,000/- per month + HRA (10%) with an annual contingent grant of ₹50,000/-.
- Candidates who have submitted a thesis for a PhD and are awaiting the award of a PhD, will be paid only ₹22,000/- per month + 10% HRA.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Identity proof of applicant
- ✦Proof of age
- ✦PhD Certificate
- ✦Educational certificates/P.G. Mark list and Certificate
- ✦Residence proof /Proof of Kerala nativity
- ✦Best 3 reprints
- ✦Experience certificate
- ✦Details of the R&D Project
- ✦[Declaration by the Applicant](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BioPDF_Application_21.pdf)
- ✦The applicant should furnish an undertaking to the effect that he/she is not availing financial assistance stipend from any other source.
- ✦[Consent from Scientist Mentor](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BioPDF_Application_21.pdf)
- ✦[Endorsement from the Head of Host Institution](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BioPDF_Application_21.pdf)
- ✦Any other document, if required
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Applications are invited twice every year during January and June and are to be submitted online when notified. (Application Form)
Scrutiny of the Application:The project proposal will be acknowledged with a reference number and other instructions, if any. Post-Doctoral Fellows are selected by assessment of the PhD work carried out, merit of a new project proposal, and personal interview by an expert committee.
Peer review:The Post-Doctoral Fellow may be called for a presentation before an expert committee.
Presentation before Expert Committee (whether RC or RAC):The expert committee assesses the content and objectives of the proposed work. The decision of Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) based on the recommendations of the expert committee on such proposals shall be final.
Date of Start of the Project:The Post-Doctoral Fellow should join a suitable institution under the Council or any R&D Institution/University other than his/her parent institution so as to get exposure to a new research environment. If the parent institution is selected, the same has to be justified in terms of the smooth implementation of the research work, with reasons thereof.
Contact Details:Advisor, Kerala Biotechnology Commission Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE),
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004
Telephone: (0471) 2548406, 2548259
E-mail: kbc.kscste@kerala.gov.in
Quick Info
- Level
- State Government
- Max benefit
- ₹32.0K