Tata Innovation Fellowship 2023-24

Tata Innovation Fellowship 2023-24 is an opportunity offered by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, to recognize and reward scientists in the fields of Biology and Biotechnology. The selected fellow will receive a monthly fellowship of ₹25,000 in addition to a regular salary from the host institute and an annual contingency grant.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• be an Indian national residing in India 
• be below 55 years of age as of the closing date of the application
• possess a Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, OR
• hold a master's degree in Medical Sciences, Engineering, or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology/related areas
• hold a minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral research experience in a reputed national laboratory/university/institute
• have an outstanding track record of research publications in peer-reviewed journals and significant contributions to the development of technologies or products

Benefits:

• The selected fellow will receive a fellowship is ₹25,000 per month in addition to a regular salary from the host institute.
• In addition, each fellow will receive a contingency grant annually for meeting the expenses on consumables, equipment, domestic travel, manpower, and other contingent expenditures to be incurred in connection with the implementation of ongoing research projects under the fellowship.

Note: A fellow who receives a salary from an international organization may be eligible to receive a separate research grant, specifically for contingency expenses, in addition to their salary.