Master, PhD holders / Lady Tata Memorial Trust Young Researcher Award – 2011, India

Research rewardfor young Indian scientists with an outstanding track record in biological sciences, a deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems related to human diseases and the potential for high quality research

Study Subject:Life Sciences and Biotechnology
Employer:Lady Tata Memorial Trust
Level:Master/PhD holders

Scholarship Description: The aim is to reward Young Researchers (< 40 years) who have displayed a potential for high quality research.All areas of Life Sciences and Biotechnology related to human diseases will be covered by this Award.

Eligibility:
i) The Award is open to Indian Nationals, residing in India, who are below the age of 40 years as on 31st March 2011.
ii) 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 of professional experience in the specific area after obtaining the above degree.
iii) The candidate must have a regular position in a University / Organisation / Institute and should be engaged in research and development. Applicants currently working abroad may apply, provided that they have a confirmed placement in an Institute in India. Weightage will be given to applicants with publications arising from research done as an independent investigator in India. The awardee will be eligible for regular research grants through extramural and other research schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 14 January 2011

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