Biotechnology Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Description
The “Biotechnology Post-Doctoral Fellowship BPDF ” programme is offered to young researchers who have completed their PhD in relevant areas of Biotechnology for promoting independent research mentored by eminent scientists/faculty in reputed institutions by providing fellowship.

Benefits
• The Post-Doctoral Fellowship carries an amount of ₹32,000/- per month + HRA (10%) with an annual contingent grant of ₹50,000/-.
• Candidates who have submitted a thesis for a PhD and are awaiting the award of a PhD, will be paid only ₹22,000/- per month + 10% HRA.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Kerala State.
2. The applicant should possess a first-class Master’s Degree in Life Sciences including Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries or a Master’s Degree in Medicine followed by PhD in biotechnologically relevant aspects with quality publications in indexed (SCI) journals.
3. The candidates with the above qualifications who have submitted their PhD thesis and with quality publications in indexed (SCI) journals.
4. The Fellowship is open to candidates below 35 years, but relaxable up to a maximum of 5 years for SC/ST/Women and Physically handicapped candidates.
5. Applicant should not be receiving any fellowship or grant from any other source.
6. Those who have already availed of one Post-Doctoral Fellowship from KSCSTE or elsewhere are not eligible to apply for a second Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
7. **Note:** Post-Doctoral fellows availing any other source of financial assistance/stipend from other state/central funding agencies will not be simultaneously eligible for the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC) Post-Doctoral fellowship.

Application Process
Step 1: Telephone: (0471) 2548406, 2548259
E-mail: [email protected]
Online

Telephone: (0471) 2548406, 2548259
E-mail: [email protected]

Required Documents
• Identity proof of applicant
• Proof of age
• PhD Certificate
• Educational certificates/P.G. Mark list and Certificate
• Residence proof /Proof of Kerala nativity
• Best 3 reprints
• Experience certificate
• Details of the R&D Project
• [Declaration by the Applicant](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BioPDF_Application_21.pdf)
• The applicant should furnish an undertaking to the effect that he/she is not availing financial assistance stipend from any other source.
• [Consent from Scientist Mentor](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BioPDF_Application_21.pdf)
• [Endorsement from the Head of Host Institution](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BioPDF_Application_21.pdf)
• Any other document, if required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “Biotechnology Post-Doctoral Fellowship” programme?
A: The "Biotechnology Post-Doctoral Fellowship (BPDF)" programme is offered to young researchers who have completed their PhD in relevant areas of Biotechnology for promoting independent research mentored by eminent scientists/faculty in reputed institutions by providing fellowship.

Q: Which is the implementing agency of this programme?
A: Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC) under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits under the programme?
A: The applicant having a first-class Master's Degree in Life Sciences including Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries or a Master's Degree in Medicine followed by PhD in biotechnologically relevant aspects with quality publications in indexed (SCI) journals.

Q: Is this programme only for the resident of Kerala State?
A: Yes, this programme is only for the resident of Kerala State.

Q: What is the maximum age criterion to apply under the programme?
A: The age of the candidate should be below 35 years.

Q: Is there any age relaxation under the programme?
A: Yes, relaxation in age is up to a maximum of 5 years for SC/ST/Women and Physically handicapped candidates.

Q: Can an applicant be eligible to apply if he/she is receiving any other fellowship or grant from any other source?
A: No, the applicant should not be receiving any fellowship or grant from any other source.

Q: How much will the amount be paid to the fellows under the programme?
A: The Post-Doctoral Fellowship carries an amount of [?]32,000/- per month + HRA (10%) with an annual contingent grant of [?]50,000/-.

Q: How much will the amount be paid to the candidates who have submitted a thesis for a PhD and are awaiting the award of a PhD under the programme?
A: Candidates who have submitted a thesis for a PhD and are awaiting the award of a PhD, will be paid only [?]22,000/- per month + 10% HRA.

Q: How many times are the applications invited in a year?
A: Applications are invited twice every year during January and June.

Q: How can an applicant apply for the programme?
A: The applications are to be submitted online when notified.

Q: Where can an applicant contact regarding this programme?
A: Advisor, Kerala Biotechnology Commission Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 004 Telephone: (0471) 2548406, 2548259 E-mail: [email protected]