M K Bhan-Young Researcher Fellowship Programme 2024-25

M K Bhan-Young Researcher Fellowship Programme 2024-25 is an opportunity offered by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India to PhD degree holders in any branch of Life Sciences/ Biotechnology/allied areas. The scheme offers an independent research grant to young post-doctoral fellows to enable them to emerge as future leaders and take up research focused on issues of national relevance. The selected fellows will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹90,000 and a research/contingency grant of ₹20,00,000 per annum.

Source: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India is offering this fellowship.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be an Indian National
• be below 35 years of age as of the closing date of the submission of the application
• hold a Ph.D. degree in any branch of Life Sciences/Biotechnology or allied areas
• have an excellent track record as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, technologies developed, patents (if any)
• not hold a permanent position in any institute/university

Note:-

• Students who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis are also eligible to apply. However, a fellowship can be implemented only after the award of the degree.
• Applicants cannot have more than one fellowship at a given point in time. 

The selected fellows will receive the benefits in the following manner:

Note:- 

• MKB-YRFP fellows can apply for research grants from various government agencies, but they can only receive a salary from one source. This means that they can receive research funding from multiple sources, but they can only be paid a salary by one of those sources.
• The Co-PI, or co-principal investigator, must be a regular faculty member at the institution where the research is being conducted. This is to ensure that the research is being conducted under the supervision of an experienced researcher.

Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship by following the steps mentioned below:
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Step 4: Fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit the online application in the prescribed format after accepting the declaration.

• Proof of date of birth
• Master’s degree and Ph.D. certificate
• One copy of each publication 
• One copy of recognition/award details 
• Consent form from mentor (as the case may be) and host institute

A national-level selection committee constituted by the Department of Biotechnology for the purpose will select the final candidates for MKB-YRFP

Application deadline: 16th March 2025

Question: What is the last date to apply for the M K Bhan-Young Researcher Fellowship Programme?
Answer: The last date to apply is 16th March 2025. 

Question: Who is offering this fellowship?
Answer: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India is offering this fellowship. 

Question: What is the age limit for the Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship?
Answer: To be eligible an applicant must be below 35 years of age. 

Question: What are the awards for this scholarship?
Answer: Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹90,000 and other benefits.

Question: Can Indian students apply for this fellowship?
Answer: Yes, Indian students are eligible to apply for this fellowship.

• The fellowship is a co-terminus with the project duration..
• The fellows will submit an annual progress report through the Host Institute.
• Each candidate can only be nominated by one institute, but institutes can nominate multiple candidates.
• The duration of the fellowship will be for a maximum period of three years and in exceptional cases, the duration could be extended by another two years on a fresh appraisal. 
• A letter from the mentor, giving consent to provide laboratory space where the applicant desires to work, should be enclosed with the application.
• Fellows are not entitled to any kind of salary during the fellowship.
• If during the fellowship, the fellow finds regular employment in DBT AIs or receives any other fellowship, the applicants should immediately inform the DBT.