Tata Innovation Fellowship 2018

• Candidate must be a citizen of India.
• The age of the candidate must be below 55 years as on 21 Nov 2017.
• Candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Life Sciences, Agriculture, Veterinary Science or a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, Engineering or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology / related areas.
• Candidate must have an outstanding contribution and publication in the specific area.
• The candidate must have a regular permanent position in a University/Institute/ Organization and should be engaged in research and development.
• If a candidate is availing any other fellowship then he/she will have to opt for only one of the fellowships.
• Candidate must have spent at least 5 years in India before applying for the fellowship.

• Fellowship of INR 25,000 per month will be provided in addition to regular salary from the host institute. 
• If an awardee is receiving a salary from international organization then he/she will be entitled to research grant i.e. contingency only.
• In addition, each Fellow will receive a contingency grant of INR 6 lac per annum for meeting the expenses on consumables, equipment, international and domestic travel, manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of the ongoing research project under the fellowship.

NOTE: The duration of the fellowship is for three years, extendable further by two years on a fresh appraisal.

Procedure to apply for the scholarship:
Step 1: Download the Proforma for Application.
Step 2: Fill in all the details
Step 3: Attach all the required documents.
Step 4: Six copies of the application form should be sent by post to the address given below:
Dr. A. K. Rawat, Director, 
Department of Biotechnology, 
Block-2, CGO Complex, 
Lodhi Road,
New Delhi -110 003