DBT-Research Associateship(RA) Programme

Department initiated DBT Research programme in 2001 for providing post-doctoral exposure in frontier areas of research in Biotechnology in premier institutes engaged in major biotechnological research activities in India. The programme is being coordinated by DBT-HRD PMU, RCB, Faridabad. There is a provision for 100 fellowships per year. The fellowship is initially awarded for a period of two years and can be extended based on review of progress Candidates with PhD Degree in Science, engineering, MD or MS (Medical) in any area of medicine with research interest in Biotechnology and life Sciences with good academic record are eligible for the Research Associateship. Candidates are selected on the basis of their CV and performance in interview before selection committee. Selection is held twice a year. The selected candidates are eligible for Associateship at par with DST guidelines.

Emolument: Department has adopted the DST OM No. DST/PCPM/Z-06/2022, Dated: 26th June, 2023 for revision of fellowship with effective from January 1, 2023.

Link: For more details please visit the DBT-RA Portal Click Here

Contacts Concerned Officer for more Information

Sl.No. Name of Officer Designation Phone No. Office Email
2. Dr. Vinita Nitin Chaudhary Scientist-E 011-24362885 Room. No. 705, 7th Floor, Block-2 vinita[dot]chaudhary[at]nic[dot]in