DBT-IUSSTF GETin Program Student Internship & Fellowship 2018
Indian nationals are encouraged to apply for the Student Internship, Overseas Fellowship and Visiting Fellowship at DBT India – Indo U.S. Science & Technology Forum, IUSSTF Genome Engineering/Editing Technology (GETin). Check out all of the details on the same below:
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Genome Engineering/Editing Technology Initiative Program
Acknowledging significance of strategies & methods in genome modification, as modern day fundamental instrument for research and development, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Govt. Of India together with Indo U.S. Science & Technology Forum, IUSSTF announces fellowship program between Indian institutes and premier U.S. Universities, in important regions of Genome Engineering/Editing Technology (GETin).
The program is open to people whose research work has an interface using Genome Engineering / Editing Technology studies.
The Program is envisaged to:
- Provide a chance to finest and brightest Indian scientists and students to obtain exposure and access to world-class research facilities in major U.S. institutions;
- Promote research and capacity building.
- Encourage and inspire outstanding students to take up research as a career path.
- Create attractive avenues for skilled overseas researchers to pursue R&D in Indian or to mentor Indian scientist (s); and,
- Pave the way for another generation scientists and technologists from India to interact with American peers, thereby helping build longterm R&D linkages and collaborations.
Program Modules and Qualification:
STUDENT INTERNSHIP
- Indian citizens now pursuing a PhD to a full-time basis in various forefront areas of Biotechnology (agriculture, health sciences, bio-engineering, biomedical, fundamental biology or allied sciences) in a public- financed R&D laboratory / S&T Institute /established academic institute / University / College in India.
For a period of up to 6 months.
Age: Up to 32 years as on 31 Dec 2018
OVERSEAS FELLOWSHIP
- Indian citizens with PhD in Life Science, Biotechnology, Engineering or Technology holding a regular position in publicly funded R&D Lab/ S&T Institution / recognized Universities/ Colleges in India.
For a period of up to 5 weeks to 12 months
Age: Up to 45 years as on 31 Dec 2018
VISITING FELLOWSHIP
- U.S. Faculty or Foreign Post Docs currently working in U.S. (for two years) in a field having an interface with Genome Engineering /Editing Technologies.
Applicant should have Ph.D., M.D, M.S or equal degree with an exceptional track record as evident through publications and other recognitions.
For a period of 2-3 months.
Age: Up to 60 years as on 31 Dec 2018
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted using our Online Application Portal. (Hard copies and electronic copies of Application forms won’t be approved ). In case of any help, please visit us at [email protected]
Contact Details:
Dr. Dhananjay Tiwary
Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road. New Delhi-110003
Dr. Chaitali Bhattacharya
lndo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum
Fulbright House, 12 Hailey Road, New Delhi-110001
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