Last Date: 15-01-13
Applications are invited by Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT), India for Young Researcher Award 2013 to recognize and reward young Indian scientists with outstanding track record in biological sciences.
Scholarship Details:
The amount of the award will be Rs.25, 000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute.In addition, the young researcher will receive a contingency grant of Rs.5.00 lakhs per annum for meeting the expenses on consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of research project under the Award.The duration of the award will be initially for three years, extendable further by two years, on a review by the trust’s experts’ committee.Eligibility Criteria:
The award is open to Indian nationals, residing in India, who are below the age of 40 years as on 31st March 2013.The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in any Biological Science or a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology related areas. The applicant must have at least 4 years’ professional experience in the specific area after obtaining the above degree.The candidate must have a regular position in a University / Organization / Institute in India. Applicants should have publications in well recognized peer reviewed journals of repute and contributed to knowledge generation that has created significant impact in the field of translational possibilities.The applicant should also highlight prestigious award(s) and other recognitions such as Award(s) of major academies / societies.How to Apply:
Application form along with separate summary sheets may be submitted online on http://www.ladytatatrust.org/ by the host institute as per pro forma given on site.A money order of Rs.500/- being processing fee (non-refundable) should be forwarded in favour of the Lady Tata Memorial Trust, and the original postal receipt of the same should be scanned and forwarded along with the online application form.The candidate must forward the application through the Director of a recognised research institute or laboratory where he / she propose to work.The application should be addressed to “The Secretary, Lady Tata Memorial Trust, Bombay House, 24 HomiMody Street, Mumbai 400 001” on or before 15th January 2013.Selection Procedure:
The selected applicants will be called for an interview in the middle or third week of March 2013 and based on personal interview; one young researcher will be announced by the end of March 2013. The selected researcher will be required to commence research effective 1st April 2013.
An application will not be considered if the candidate fails to furnish the requisite information and supporting documents, certificates and letters. Applicants must comply with the given instructions strictly.
Click here for more details
