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Junior Research Fellowship

The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India provides fellowships for pursuing research in biotechnology and life-sciences through the "DBT-Junior Research Fellowship" (DBT-JRF) Programme.

Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Level
Central
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is Junior Research Fellowship?

The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India provides fellowships for pursuing research in biotechnology and life-sciences through the "DBT-Junior Research Fellowship" (DBT-JRF) Programme.

Benefit
> The fellowship amount for the JRF program is ₹31,000 per month for the first two years and ₹35,000 per month for the remaining three years.
Level
Central
Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
1. Applicant must be Indian citizen. 1. Applicant must have a master's degree in biotechnology or a related field from a recognized university 1. Applicant must clear the GAT or NET exam in biotechnology or a related field 1. Applicant should not be more then 28 years for general and EWS category ca
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

> The fellowship amount for the JRF program is ₹31,000 per month for the first two years and ₹35,000 per month for the remaining three years.

Eligibility

1. Applicant must be Indian citizen. 1. Applicant must have a master's degree in biotechnology or a related field from a recognized university 1. Applicant must clear the GAT or NET exam in biotechnology or a related field 1. Applicant should not be more then 28 years for general and EWS category caArea: IndiaBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

      Step 1: Qualify in the Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET)

    2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

      The BET is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) to select candidates for the DBT-JRF program. The BET exam is held once a year, typically in the month of June. To apply for the BET exam, applicant must have a master's degree in biotechnology or a related field from a recognized university. Applicant must also have a valid GATE score or a NET score in biotechnology or a related field.

    3. Step 3: Online application — step 4

      Step 2: Apply for the DBT-JRF program online

    4. Step 4: Online application — step 5

      Once applicant have qualified in the BET exam, applicant can apply for the DBT-JRF program online. The online application process typically opens in the month of July and closes in the month of August. To apply for the DBT-JRF program online, applicant will need to create an account on the DBT website and fill in the required details. applicant will also need to upload the required documents, such as applicant's BET exam scorecard, research proposal, and NOC from the current employer (if applicable).

    5. Step 5: Online application — step 7

      Step 3: Appear for the interview

    6. Step 6: Online application — step 8

      Candidates who are shortlisted for the DBT-JRF program will be called for an interview. The interview will be held at a designated venue and will be conducted by a panel of experts. The interview will be based on applicant's research proposal and applicant's overall knowledge of biotechnology and life sciences. Applicant will also be asked questions about applicant's research interests and career goals.

    7. Step 7: Online application — step 10

      Step 4: Check the final selection list

    8. Step 8: Online application — step 11

      The final selection list for the DBT-JRF program is usually announced within a few weeks of the interview. Applicant can check the final selection list online on the DBT website.

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