Sarkari Yojana
Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship
About Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship
The Department of Biotechnology runs the Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship for Indian nationals employed overseas in biotechnology and life-science fields who wish to move into scientific research roles back in India. Selected fellows can take up positions at any scientific institution or university in the country, provided they have a strong track record shown through research publications and recognition, and the fellowship runs for three years. Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellows can also draw regular research grants through extramural and other research schemes run by various Science & Technology agencies of the Government of India. The scheme was designed to draw highly skilled Indian researchers working abroad in cutting-edge areas of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Bio-engineering, Healthcare (human and animal), Agriculture and Veterinary biotechnology, Bio-energy and related fields, by offering them an attractive route to continue their R&D work at Indian universities and institutions.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Indians employed in life sciences & biotechnology, bio-engineering,…
Indians employed in life sciences & biotechnology, bio-engineering, healthcare (human or animal), agriculture and veterinary biotechnology, bio-energy, or related areas can apply.
The applicant needs a Ph.D./MD or equivalent in…
The applicant needs a Ph.D./MD or equivalent in life sciences/agriculture, bioinformatics and related fields, or an M.Tech in engineering/technology/medicine, along with a minimum of three years' post-doctoral research experience at an overseas research laboratory.
Applicants who returned to India within one year…
Applicants who returned to India within one year of the advertisement's closing date (two years for women) remain eligible, provided they have not already secured a permanent position in India during that period.
A demonstrated, outstanding track record — shown through…
A demonstrated, outstanding track record — shown through research publications and recognition — is required of applicants.
Should a fellow take up a permanent position,…
Should a fellow take up a permanent position, the fellowship and HRA components stop, though the research-grant component can still be drawn for the remaining fellowship period.
The upper age limit for applicants is 45…
The upper age limit for applicants is 45 years.
Before the fellowship begins, the selected candidate must…
Before the fellowship begins, the selected candidate must put together a two-member advisory committee — one member from the host institute and one from another Indian or foreign institute working in the relevant research area — which will mentor the fellow's work, recommend course corrections, and may be consulted on the fellow's progress whenever needed.
Benefits Provided
Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Strong research funding support:
₹10 lakh a year for the first two years
₹7.5 lakh a year for the third and fourth years
₹5 lakh for the fifth year
A consolidated fellowship amount of ₹1 lakh per…
A consolidated fellowship amount of ₹1 lakh per month.
An additional House Rent Allowance of ₹18,500 per…
An additional House Rent Allowance of ₹18,500 per month.
Institutional overhead support of ₹50,000 annually
Institutional overhead support of ₹50,000 annually.
The ability to seek further research grants from…
The ability to seek further research grants from Government of India science & technology agencies.
A fellowship period of 5 years, extendable by…
A fellowship period of 5 years, extendable by up to 2 years in exceptional cases.
Fellows continue drawing fellowship and HRA payments during…
Fellows continue drawing fellowship and HRA payments during any such extension.
Room for independent research while still permitting collaboration…
Room for independent research while still permitting collaboration with a regular faculty member acting as Co-PI.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of date of birth
Proof of date of birth
A copy of the passport, where applicable
A copy of the passport, where applicable
The doctoral degree certificate
The doctoral degree certificate
A record of research contributions
A record of research contributions
Reprints of the five best research publications
Reprints of the five best research publications
A research proposal outlining the proposed research work
A research proposal outlining the proposed research work
A certificate from the host institute
A certificate from the host institute
Letters of recommendation
Letters of recommendation
An undertaking from the applicant, or a statement…
An undertaking from the applicant, or a statement from the current employer confirming the applicant does not hold a permanent position in India, where applicable Source: Regional Centre for Biotechnology
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
DBT periodically publishes the Fellowship advertisement on its…
DBT periodically publishes the Fellowship advertisement on its own website and that of the Regional Centre for Biotechnology, as well as in national newspapers and scientific journals.
Applicants must register on the online portal, enter…
Applicants must register on the online portal, enter complete details in the online application form, and submit it before the closing date.
The online form covers Personal Information, Academic Qualifications,…
The online form covers Personal Information, Academic Qualifications, Post-Doctoral Experience, Work Experience, Research Contribution, Referee Details, Proposed Research Work, and Proposed Host Institution.
A committee set up by the Department of…
A committee set up by the Department of Biotechnology recommends candidates for the fellowship. NOTE: Applications are accepted only in ONLINE mode; forms not submitted through the Online Portal will not be accepted.
Official Application & Website
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