Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology
in Kerala
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Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology in Kerala
Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Kerala.
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Scheme Overview
The programme “Chief Minister’s Career Advancement in Biotechnology (CM-CAB)” aims at providing opportunities to Young Faculty and Scientists in Biotechnology to have national and/or international collaborative research training and exposure to advanced techniques and technologies in biotechnology.
Eligibility Criteria
The fellowship is offered to a scientist/faculty who is a permanent employee of an academic/research institute in Kerala State.
The candidates must be officially sponsored by their employer/head of the institution with the commitment to depute them for research/training under CM-CAB.
The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in biotechnology-related subjects.
The applicant should have a proven record of independent research work evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed, indexed journals and patents.
Age Limit – 37 years, with 5 years relaxation in the case of SC/ST and/or Women Candidates.
**Note:** The pay and allowances during the fellowship period will have to be paid by the institution to the candidate.
Benefits
Fellowship of USD 1500 per month (in equivalent Indian Currency) in cases where the host institution is outside India.
The fellowship will be ₹50,000/- per month if the host institution is within India.
A contingency grant to meet the expenses for local travel, VISA fees, insurance, etc. will also be paid as per actuals subjected to a ceiling of ₹50,000/-.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof of applicant |
| 2 | Passport size photographs |
| 3 | Proof of age |
| 4 | Community certificate (If applicable) |
| 5 | Educational certificates |
| 6 | Details of the Project/research work |
| 7 | Experience certificate, if any |
| 8 | Details of Publications |
| 9 | A consent letter from a Host faculty/scientist that details his/her willingness to host the fellow in their institute or laboratory. |
| 10 | Any other document, if required |
Common questions in Kerala
Who can apply for Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology in Kerala?
Eligible residents of Kerala who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology in Kerala?
Applicants in Kerala typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The programme "Chief Minister's Career Advancement in Biotechnology (CM-CAB)" aims at providing opportunities to Young Faculty and Scientists in Biotechnology to have national and/or international collaborative research training and exposure to advanced techniques and technologies in emerging fields of biotechnology.