Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department Of Biotechnology
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Department of Biotechnology has instituted a scheme known as the “Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship”. The scheme is aimed at Indian Nationals who are working overseas in various fields of biotechnology and life sciences and are interested in taking up scientific research positions in India.

Benefits:
**Strong research funding support:**

- ₹10 lakh annually for the first two years
- ₹7.5 lakh annually for the third and fourth years
- ₹5 lakh for the fifth year

1. Attractive consolidated fellowship of ₹1 lakh per month.
1. Additional ₹18,500 per month provided as HRA.
1. Annual institutional support of ₹50,000 as overhead charges.
1. Eligibility to seek additional research grants from Government of India science &amp; technology agencies.
1. Fellowship tenure of 5 years with the possibility of a 2-year extension in exceptional cases.
1. During the extension period, fellows continue to receive fellowship and HRA benefits.
1. Encourages independent research while allowing collaboration with a regular faculty member as Co-PI.

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Eligibility:
1. The Indian working in any area of life sciences &amp; biotechnology, bio-engineering, healthcare (human and animal), agriculture and veterinary biotechnology, bio-energy, and allied areas will be eligible to apply.
1. The applicant should possess a Ph.D/MD degree or equivalent in life sciences/ agriculture, bioinformatics, and allied areas or an M.Tech in engineering or technology/ medicine, etc. with at least three years of post-doctoral research experience in overseas research laboratories. 
1. Those who have already returned to India within one year of the closing date of the advertisement (two years for women candidates) are also eligible to apply; however, if they have secured a permanent position in India within this period then they are not eligible to apply.
1. Applicants should have a proven/outstanding track record as evidenced by research publications and recognitions.
1. In case a fellow joins a permanent position, the fellowship and HRA components of the scheme will be discontinued, however, he/she can avail the research grant component of the fellowship for the remaining tenure of the fellowship.
1. The upper age limit for applying is 45 years.
1. Once a candidate is selected for the fellowship, before the initiation of the fellowship, he/she would need to submit a two-member advisory committee comprising one member from his/her host institute and one from another institute in India or abroad from the area of his/her research. The advisory committee will mentor the research work of the fellow and suggest course correction, and their opinion/views regarding the progress of the fellow may also be sought by the committee, whenever required.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: DBT will periodically advertise the Fellowship on the website of DBT India and on the website of the Regional Centre for Biotechnology and also in National Newspapers and Scientific Journals. 
Step 2: The applicants must register on the online portal, fill in complete information in the online application form and submit it before the closing date of the application.
Step 3: The online application form to be filled by the applicant comprises information pertaining to Personal Information, Academic Qualifications, Post-Doctoral Experience, Work Experience, Research Contribution, Referee Details, Proposed Research Work, and Proposed Host Institution.
Step 4: The committee constituted by the Department of Biotechnology will recommend the selection of the
candidates for the fellowship.
NOTE: The application shall be submitted in ONLINE mode only. The application form which has not been submitted through Online Portal shall not be accepted.

Documents Required:
Date of Birth Proof
Copy of Passport (if applicable)
Doctoral Degree Certificate
Details of Research Contribution
Reprints of 5 Best Research Publications
Research Proposal detailing Proposed Research Work
Certificate by Host Institute
Letters of Recommendation
Undertaking from the applicant/ Statement from Current Employer (certifying that applicant is not in a permanent position in India) (if applicable)
Source: Regional Centre for Biotechnology