Details

The programme “Kerala Biotechnology Re-Entry Fellowship (K-BiREF)” is a fellowship programme to attract well-trained and highly skilled researchers with a good track record (Indian nationals) working abroad in various frontier areas in biotechnology (biomedical sciences, agriculture, veterinary science, bioengineering, energy, environment, bioinformatics, and other related areas) to research and academic institutions in Kerala, by providing them an attractive opportunity to pursue research and development in biotechnology. Applications will be screened by an Expert Committee and shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Benefits

• Fellow entitled for a monthly remuneration of ₹1,00,000/- and ₹18,500/- as HRA per month.
• Annual research /contingency grant of ₹7.5 lakh each for the first and second year and ₹ 5 lakh each for the subsequent 3 years.
• Host Institution may provide medical benefits, transport allowance, and other benefits as per prevailing norms.

Eligibility

• The applicant should possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and at least three years of post-doctoral research experience abroad with an outstanding track record.
• Only Indian nationals working overseas who are below 45 years of age are eligible (relaxable for OBC/SC/ST/PH).
• The fellowship is tenable at any reputed institution in Kerala.

Application Process

Online

The applications are invited through advertisement and to be submitted online when notified.

Scrutiny of the Application:

Applications will be screened by an expert committee. Short-listed candidates will have to appear for an interview /presentation (in person or via Tele-mode). Selected candidates must join the Host Institution within three months’ time.

Presentation before Programme Advisory Committee (PAC):

The expert committee assesses the content and objectives of the proposed work. The decision of KSCSTE based on the recommendations of the expert committee shall be final.

Contact Details:
The Scientist-in-charge, Kerala Biotechnology Commission, KSCSTE,
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004
Telephone: (0471) 2548406, 2548254,
E-mail: kbc.kscste@kerala.gov.in, biotechkerala@gmail.com

Documents Required

1. Identity proof of applicant
2. Passport size photographs
3. Educational certificates
4. Community Certificate for SC/ST/OBC applicants (If applicable)
5. Disability certificate (If applicable)
6. “Terms & Conditions”, duly signed
7. Certificate from the Host Institution