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are invited for Margdarshi fellowships for visionary biomedical scientists
to lead and nucleate a cutting edge research program in India in collaboration
with a host institution. The Fellowship is awarded for five
years. Candidates of all nationalities and origins are eligible to apply
(not be Indian nationals or of Indian origin). There is no age limit to
apply for this Fellowship. Applicants would normally be expected to be
running an independent laboratory for 10 years or more and have a strong
scientific record. The application deadline is 4 April
2014.
are invited for Margdarshi fellowships for visionary biomedical scientists
to lead and nucleate a cutting edge research program in India in collaboration
with a host institution. The Fellowship is awarded for five
years. Candidates of all nationalities and origins are eligible to apply
(not be Indian nationals or of Indian origin). There is no age limit to
apply for this Fellowship. Applicants would normally be expected to be
running an independent laboratory for 10 years or more and have a strong
scientific record. The application deadline is 4 April
2014.
Study Subject (s): The Margdarshi Fellowship is an opportunity for visionary biomedical
scientists to lead and nucleate a cutting edge research program in India in
collaboration with a host institution.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing research program
at not-for-profit research institute or university in India.
Scholarship Provider: The Wellcome Trust/ DBT India Alliance (an
initiative funded equally by The Wellcome Trust, UK and Department of
Biotechnology, India)
Scholarship can be taken at: India
scientists to lead and nucleate a cutting edge research program in India in
collaboration with a host institution.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing research program
at not-for-profit research institute or university in India.
Scholarship Provider: The Wellcome Trust/ DBT India Alliance (an
initiative funded equally by The Wellcome Trust, UK and Department of
Biotechnology, India)
Scholarship can be taken at: India
Eligibility: –It is
mandatory for interested applicants to relocate with a vision to lead a vibrant
group of young scientists and collaborators. Please note that those, who
have already moved to the chosen place, will not be eligible to apply to the competition.
-Applicants would have to detail the reasons for leaving their current
institution and how the proposed relocation will augment their scientific
activities in the Application Form. Please note that the proposed
host institution should be administratively distinct from the current
institution.
-Candidates need not be Indian nationals or of Indian origin but must already
be pursuing or intending to pursue an academic research career in India.
-There is no age limit to apply for this Fellowship. Applicants would normally
be expected to be running an independent laboratory for 10 years or more, and
have a strong scientific record.
-Clinicians and public-health researchers, with equivalent qualifications and
experience, are also eligible to apply.
-The following attributes would be expected of eligible
candidates: demonstrated leadership skills, made significant
contributions in research, mentored young scientists and
students, attracted extra mural funds from peer-reviewed competitive
sources, established collaborations, successfully initiated
programmes of advanced scientific research and maintained high ethical
standards.
-Note: Applicants may not apply for more than one India Alliance
fellowship scheme at any one time. Resubmission following consideration of
application for Margdarshi Fellowship is not permitted.
mandatory for interested applicants to relocate with a vision to lead a vibrant
group of young scientists and collaborators. Please note that those, who
have already moved to the chosen place, will not be eligible to apply to the competition.
-Applicants would have to detail the reasons for leaving their current
institution and how the proposed relocation will augment their scientific
activities in the Application Form. Please note that the proposed
host institution should be administratively distinct from the current
institution.
-Candidates need not be Indian nationals or of Indian origin but must already
be pursuing or intending to pursue an academic research career in India.
-There is no age limit to apply for this Fellowship. Applicants would normally
be expected to be running an independent laboratory for 10 years or more, and
have a strong scientific record.
-Clinicians and public-health researchers, with equivalent qualifications and
experience, are also eligible to apply.
-The following attributes would be expected of eligible
candidates: demonstrated leadership skills, made significant
contributions in research, mentored young scientists and
students, attracted extra mural funds from peer-reviewed competitive
sources, established collaborations, successfully initiated
programmes of advanced scientific research and maintained high ethical
standards.
-Note: Applicants may not apply for more than one India Alliance
fellowship scheme at any one time. Resubmission following consideration of
application for Margdarshi Fellowship is not permitted.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Candidates of all nationalities and origins are eligible to
apply. (Candidates need not be Indian nationals or of Indian origin but
must already be pursuing or intending to pursue an academic research career in
India.)
apply. (Candidates need not be Indian nationals or of Indian origin but
must already be pursuing or intending to pursue an academic research career in
India.)
Scholarship Description: An opportunity for visionary biomedical scientists to lead and nucleate
a cutting edge research programme in India. This scheme is for scientific
leaders who already lead their own research laboratory/group and wish to
relocate from their current institution (in India or overseas) to
a not-for-profit research institute or university in India. The
underlying philosophy in launching this fellowship is to replicate global
standards of scientific excellence, and minimize disparities in scientific and
administrative capacity, among research institutes and universities across
India.
a cutting edge research programme in India. This scheme is for scientific
leaders who already lead their own research laboratory/group and wish to
relocate from their current institution (in India or overseas) to
a not-for-profit research institute or university in India. The
underlying philosophy in launching this fellowship is to replicate global
standards of scientific excellence, and minimize disparities in scientific and
administrative capacity, among research institutes and universities across
India.
Duration of
award(s): The Fellowship is awarded for five years.
award(s): The Fellowship is awarded for five years.
What does it cover? The Fellowship is for five years and provides:
-Generous personal support for the Fellow
-Salary support for personnel, which may include Assistant Professors
-Equipment, animals and consumables
-Funds to attend scientific gatherings, for collaborative visits and to
organize meetings.
-Overheads for the Host Institution
Typically, the upper limit for an award will be INR 10 Crores. This
includes the costs requested by the applicant and the host institution, as well
as the India Alliance’s contributions on the Fellow’s personal support and
institutional overhead charges. Costs requested by the applicant should be
commensurate with their proposed program and should be fully justified in the
application. Inadequate justifications may result in costs being
revised. Detailed budgets are not required at the time of application.
However, if short-listed, the India Alliance will seek a detailed justified
budget from the applicant prepared in consultation with the host institution.
-Generous personal support for the Fellow
-Salary support for personnel, which may include Assistant Professors
-Equipment, animals and consumables
-Funds to attend scientific gatherings, for collaborative visits and to
organize meetings.
-Overheads for the Host Institution
Typically, the upper limit for an award will be INR 10 Crores. This
includes the costs requested by the applicant and the host institution, as well
as the India Alliance’s contributions on the Fellow’s personal support and
institutional overhead charges. Costs requested by the applicant should be
commensurate with their proposed program and should be fully justified in the
application. Inadequate justifications may result in costs being
revised. Detailed budgets are not required at the time of application.
However, if short-listed, the India Alliance will seek a detailed justified
budget from the applicant prepared in consultation with the host institution.
Notification: Interviews will be held in November 2014.
How to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to contact India Alliance
at margdarshi-at-wellcomedbt.org, with their CV and relocation plans, to
be advised of their suitability for the Fellowship. To apply, the
Sponsor(s) and the Applicant should submit a Joint Application. This
application includes: A Concept note, Applicant
form, Sponsorship form and A Consent Form.
at margdarshi-at-wellcomedbt.org, with their CV and relocation plans, to
be advised of their suitability for the Fellowship. To apply, the
Sponsor(s) and the Applicant should submit a Joint Application. This
application includes: A Concept note, Applicant
form, Sponsorship form and A Consent Form.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 4 April 2014.
