Sarkari Yojana
Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology
About Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology
The “Chief Minister’s Career Advancement in Biotechnology (CM-CAB)” programme gives Young Faculty and Scientists in Biotechnology the chance to undergo national and/or international collaborative research training and gain exposure to advanced techniques and technologies in emerging biotechnology fields. The fellowship is meant to build the candidate’s research capacity and expertise so they can enrich higher education with a global outlook and build lasting ties with leading experts in these areas. > Fellowship Duration:
If the host institution is abroad, the fellowship runs for 3-6 months; if it is in India, it runs for 3-12 months. > Host Institution:
Along with the application, the applicant must furnish a consent letter from a Host faculty/ scientist stating willingness to host the fellow in their institute or laboratory. The letter must state plainly that the host faculty/scientist will provide the facilities needed for the fellow to carry out the proposed work. > Terms and conditions of the Fellowship:
- Every six months, a progress report carrying the remarks of the Host faculty/scientist overseeing the research must be sent to the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment/Kerala Bio-Technology Commission (KSCSTE/KBC).
- When the CM-CAB fellowship ends, the fellow must send the KSCSTE/KBC a full consolidated report on the research carried out over the whole fellowship, together with audited expenditure statements.
- A fellow may not leave the CM-CAB fellowship without prior approval from KSCSTE/KBC. A fellow wishing to quit before the tenure ends must send a resignation to the KSCSTE/KBC through the Mentor Scientist and the Head of the Institution stating clear reasons, and must then refund the entire expenditure incurred on him/her during the fellowship to KSCSTE-KBC
- The CM-CAB fellow must inform KSCSTE/KBC of any achievements, patents, and submission/publication of research papers resulting from work done during the PD fellowship.
- All publications/patents arising from the research must duly acknowledge KSCSTE/KBC.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Kerala Biotechnology Commission, KSCSTE
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The fellowship is open to a scientist/faculty member…
The fellowship is open to a scientist/faculty member permanently employed by an academic/research institute in Kerala State.
Candidates must be formally sponsored by their employer/head…
Candidates must be formally sponsored by their employer/head of institution, who must commit to deputing them for research/training under CM-CAB.
A Ph.D
A Ph.D. in a biotechnology-related subject is required.
The applicant must have a track record of…
The applicant must have a track record of independent research shown through publications in peer-reviewed, indexed journals and patents.
Age Limit – 37 years, relaxed by 5…
Age Limit – 37 years, relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST and/or Women Candidates. Note: The candidate's institution must continue to pay the candidate's pay and allowances during the fellowship.
Benefits Provided
Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Where the host institution is abroad, a fellowship…
Where the host institution is abroad, a fellowship of USD 1500 per month (paid in equivalent Indian Currency).
Where the host institution is in India, a…
Where the host institution is in India, a fellowship of ₹50,000/- per month.
A contingency grant covering local travel, VISA fees,…
A contingency grant covering local travel, VISA fees, insurance and similar costs, paid at actuals up to a limit of ₹50,000/-.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A proof of the applicant's identity
A proof of the applicant's identity
Photographs of passport size
Photographs of passport size
A document proving age
A document proving age
A community certificate (where applicable)
A community certificate (where applicable)
Certificates of educational qualifications
Certificates of educational qualifications
Particulars of the Project/research work
Particulars of the Project/research work
An experience certificate, where available
An experience certificate, where available
A list of Publications
A list of Publications
A consent letter from a Host faculty/scientist confirming…
A consent letter from a Host faculty/scientist confirming willingness to host the fellow in their institute or laboratory.
Any other document that may be required
Any other document that may be required
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology through the online application process outlined below.
Submit the application in the prescribed format whenever…
Submit the application in the prescribed format whenever the programme is advertised on the KSCSTE website.
Applications are checked for eligibility, peer-reviewed and shortlisted
Applications are checked for eligibility, peer-reviewed and shortlisted. Shortlisted candidates attend a discussion with an expert Committee nominated by the Commission, and final selection rests on these criteria: 1. The proposal's scientific merit 2. The applicant's experience 3. Publications 4. The Host Institute's infrastructure
Selected candidates must sign an agreement accepting the…
Selected candidates must sign an agreement accepting the programme's terms and conditions and join the Host Institution within three months. Contact Details: The Scientist-in-charge, Kerala Bio-Technology Commission, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 Phone: (0471) 2548406, 2548254 E-mail: kbc.kscste@kerala.gov.in
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.