Ramalingaswami Re-Entry Fellowship

Indian nationals working abroad as Post-doctoral fellows/Scientists in any area of Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Bio-Engineering, Health Care (human and animal), Agriculture and Veterinary Biotechnology, Bio- Energy and allied areas are eligible to apply.

No, overseas citizens of India are not eligible to apply

A minimum of three years of post-doctoral experience in overseas laboratories is required for applying.

Yes, you can apply for this fellowship if you have already returned to India provided it is less than a year (2 years for women candidates) as on the closing date of advertisement. However, if you have secured a permanent position in India during this period, you can not apply for the fellowship

No, only the research experience abroad would be counted.

Postdoctoral experience will be counted from the date of your joining as Post-doctoral fellow after your Ph. D degree has been awarded.

No, in that case you are not eligible.

No, in that case you are not eligible

The upper age limit for applying is 45 years as on last date of receiving applications.

Any research experience (post-PhD/post-MD or equivalent) regardless of the type of organization where it was carried out would be considered.

Yes, you can apply for two different schemes simultaneously. But upon selection you need to choose only one fellowship.

Yes, you need to choose a host institute/university/ industry in India where you would like to carry out your research during the tenure of the fellowship. The forwarding should be from Head of the Institution like Registrar/Vice Chancellor/ Director/Dean Research (as the case may be). Forwardal from the Head of the division will not be considered.

You can submit your nomination through single host institute only. However, host institute can nominate more than one candidate.

Your position will be temporary only, however, Department encourages the host institutions to treat the fellow at par with faculty- Assistant Professor/Scientist D level, for the facilities like medical benefits, etc. from the institution's resources. In addition, the host institute may also allow you to take Ph.D/dissertation students.

The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of three years. In exceptional cases, the duration of the award may be extended by another two years after a fresh appraisal. Those who have already been absorbed as permanent faculty during the tenure will not be considered for extension.

A consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 1,00,000/- p.m. (consolidated) is provided to the Ramalingaswami fellows upon selection after joining their respective host institutes. In addition, a House Rent Allowance of Rs. 18,500/- p.m. is given to fellows.

A research/contingency grant of Rs. 13.00 lakh/year for purchase the of consumables, minor equipment, domestic travel, engaging manpower, and other contingent expenditures to be incurred for the implementation of the research proposal would be provided to the Ramalingaswami fellows. Institutional overhead Rs. 50,000/ year is also provided

The fellowship is taxable as per Govt. of India rules. For any matter related to the tax, the Department dealing with tax related matters may be contacted directly.