Sarkari Yojana
Research Associates (RA)
About Research Associates (RA)
The DBT-Research Associateship (DBT-RA) Programme trains and nurtures young researchers and scientists, building a critical mass of skilled manpower in modern biology and biotechnology, and establishing a strong postdoctoral base to grow India’s Biotechnology sector.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Individual
01 Jan 1999
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Research Associates (RA) , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must have a Ph.D./M.D./M.S
The applicant must have a Ph.D./M.D./M.S. degree in a relevant field.
The applicant must have a good academic record
The applicant must have a good academic record.
The age limit is 40 years for male…
The age limit is 40 years for male candidates and 45 years for female candidates.
Employed applicants can apply, but must give up…
Employed applicants can apply, but must give up their employment to accept the fellowship.
The DBT-RA fellowship can be availed only once…
The DBT-RA fellowship can be availed only once in a career.
Benefits Provided
Research Associates (RA) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Fellowship amount
Fellowship amount: The Research Associateship runs for a period of 2 yrs. In exceptional cases, depending on the progress of the research and the overall importance of the project, it may be extended up to 5 yrs. Each fellow gets a monthly stipend in the range of ₹36,000-40,000/- (₹ 28,000/- for those yet to be awarded the Ph.D/M.D./M.S. degree), plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per norms. A research contingency grant of ₹50,000/- per annum is also provided.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A self-attested PDF copy of the DOB certificate
A self-attested PDF copy of the DOB certificate.
Self-attested PDF copies of the degree certificates
Self-attested PDF copies of the degree certificates.
A letter of consent from the mentor
A letter of consent from the mentor.
1999-01-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Research Associates (RA) through the online application process outlined below.
Applications for the DBT-RA programme must be submitted…
Applications for the DBT-RA programme must be submitted in ONLINE mode only.
Interested applicants can visit the DBT-RA Online Portal…
Interested applicants can visit the DBT-RA Online Portal at https://ra.dbtindia.gov.in/
Applicants must register on the DBT-RA Online portal,…
Applicants must register on the DBT-RA Online portal, fill in complete information in the online application form, and submit it before the closing date of the application.
The online application form to be filled in…
The online application form to be filled in by the applicant covers Personal Information, Academic Qualifications, Research Contribution, Referee Details, Proposed Research Work, Proposed Mentor Details and Proposed Host Institution.
Documents to be submitted along with the Online…
Documents to be submitted along with the Online Application Form include –
Self-attested pdf copy of DOB certificate -…
Self-attested pdf copy of DOB certificate
Self-attested pdf copies of degree certificates
A Consent letter from the mentor. (A format for the Consent letter is available on the DBT-RA portal.)
The applicant must provide names and contact details…
The applicant must provide names and contact details of the Referees while filling out the application form.
On submission of the online application form, the…
On submission of the online application form, the applicant sends an email with a link, to submit a letter of recommendation, to the email addresses of all referees named in the application form.
Referees must upload a pdf copy of the…
Referees must upload a pdf copy of the letter of recommendation to the portal by 26th October, 2023. The applicant should ensure the referee provides the recommendation letter on time, since letters uploaded after the application closing date will not be accepted.
Application forms not submitted through the DBT-RA Online…
Application forms not submitted through the DBT-RA Online Portal will not be accepted.
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