Scholarships in Biotechnology

• Aga Khan Foundation for development studies: Forms are available from January every year at Sarojini House, 6 Bhagwandass Raod, and New Delhi 110 001.
• Biotechnology Overseas Associationship:
  Eligibility: PhD/MD degree in an area related to Biotechnology. Last date for applying is in September every year.
  Apply to: Senior Scientific Officer 1, Department of Biotechnology Block II 6th floor, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003 on the prescribed format. Advertisement is published in August every year.
• Cambridge Nehru Scholarships for PhD at University at Cambridge:
  Eligibility- First class Honours degree and age below 28 years. Last date for applying is in September every year.
  Apply to: Nehru Trust for Cambridge University, Teen Murti House, Teen Murti Marg, New Delhi 110 011 with full details of academic qualifications.
• Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow PG Research Traineeships for PhD in Indian Universities:
  Eligibility: M.Sc in Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Zoology, Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Life Sciences with minimum 60% marks. Age- below 28 years. Test: CSIR-UGC-NET or Research Aptitude Test held in July and interview. Stipend: Rs 4,000 per month.
  Apply to: Director, Central Drug Research Institute, Chattar Manzil Palace, Lucknow 226 001. Notification is published in May.
• German Academic Exchange fellowship Subjects:
  Bio-Engineering, Bio-Pharmacology, Metallurgy, Environment Science, Agronomy, Veterinary Science, Horticulture and Animal Husbandry:
  Eligibility: PG degree with first division and 2 years of teaching or research experience. Last date is in September every year. Apply to: Ministry of Human Resource Development, External Scholarship Division, ES-1, Section A-1/W.3, Curzon Road Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110 001.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarships for Doctoral Studies For Indian nationals for Ph.D. in India or for visit to another Asian country in Science, Philosophy, Religion and Culture, International Relations, History, Social Change, Ecology:
  Eligibility: PG degree in first class; age below 35 years; should be a Ph.D. scholar. Fellowship amount: Rs 6,000 per month with annual maintenance allowance of Rs 10,000. Last date for applying is in May every year.
  Apply to: Administrative Officer, Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund, Teen Murti House, New Delhi 110 001 with a self-addressed stamped envelope (25&Mac215; 10 cm).
• KC Mahindra Scholarships for Studies Abroad:
  Eligibility: a) First class degree, b) must have secured admission in a foreign university. Last date of receipt of application forms is in March every year. Address for applying: Managing Trustee, KC Mahindra Education Trust, Cecil Court 3rd floor, Near Regal Cinema, Mahakavi Bhushan Marg, Mumbai 400 001 with a s.a.s.e. 25&Mac215; 18 cm with stamps of Rs 4.
• Lady Tata Memorial Trust Scientific Research Scholarships:
  
• Post Doctoral scholarships for PhD in Science or to MD/MS degree holder.
• Senior Scholarships for post-graduates with MBBS degree or M.Sc with 2 years research experience.
• Junior Scholarships to fresh M.Sc or B.Sc with distinction and 2 years research experience. Last date for applications is January 31 every year. Apply to: Secretary and Chief Accountant, Lady Tata Memorial Trust, Bombay House, Homi Mody Street, Mumbai 400 001.
  
• RD Birla Smarak Kosh, Mumbai Fellowships and Grants for research/training in a medical or related subject. For application forms write to: Director, RD Birla Smarak Kosh, Medical Research Centre, Bombay Hospital Trust, Hospital Avenue, Mumbai 400 020.
• Research fellowship in Tribal Development:
  Eligibility: Research scholars with a background of Social Sciences, Agriculture, Medicine, who are already registered for PhD/Post-Doctoral with a recognized university.
  Rate of fellowship: Rs 3,200 per month. Last date for applying is in September every year. Apply to: Director, Tribal Development Division, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Room 212, 2nd floor D wing, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi 110 001 in the prescribed format. Advertisement is published in August every year.
• National Biosciences Awards for Career Development: Awarded to scientists who are currently engaged in basic and applied research in Biosciences and Bio-Technology. Each award carries a cash amount of Rupees one Lac, a citation and a research grant of Rs.3.00 Lac per year for three years. Contact: Adviser, Human Resource Development, Department of Bio-technology, Block-2 (6-8th Floors, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
• Women Bioscientist Awards: Awarded to women Bio-Scientist currently working in the areas of Biology and Biochemistry. Contact Address: Principal Scientific Officer, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2 (6-8th Floors) CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.