Postdoctoral Fellowship at ACTREC – TMC Recruitment 2026 | Earn up to ₹1,00,000
Looking for a high-impact Postdoctoral Fellowship after a PhD? ACTREC Recruitment under TMC Recruitment 2026 offers an elite Postdoctoral Fellowship for life science researchers seeking advanced cancer research exposure, excellent mentorship, and a ₹1,00,000 monthly fellowship in a premier research institute.
About the Institute:
The Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) is a premier research institute under the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), dedicated to translational and basic cancer research with global impact.
Recruitment Notice No.: ACTREC/ADVT/05/2026
Postdoctoral Fellowship Overview
The Postdoctoral Fellowship is offered for a period of seven months and may be extended for one year based on performance. Fellows will work under the mentorship of Principal Investigators and are encouraged to apply for extramural research grants.
- Postdoctoral Fellowship (Mizuho Fellowship)
- Upper age limit: 35 years at the time of application submission, with possible age relaxation for SC/ ST/ OBC/ physically challenged & women candidates.
- Exceptional candidates may receive age relaxation at the discretion of the competent authority.
- For ACTREC graduates, the fellowship should be awarded within six months of receiving their degree.
- Fellowship duration: 7 months, with a possible 1-year extension.
- Consolidated Salary: Rs. 1,00,000 per month. The candidate’s work progress will be evaluated, and extensions depend on satisfactory progress.
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- PhD degree from a government-recognised University or research institution.
- At least one research article publication in a well-reputed international journal.
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas: molecular biology, Cell Biology, structural biology, computational biology, proteomics, and Genomics.
- Ability to conduct independent research under PI mentorship, develop ideas, design experiments, and work collaboratively.
Application Process for this Postdoctoral Fellowship:
- Send an email with a full CV and Statement of Purpose following the guidelines [Appendix-1].
- Candidates fulfilling these requirements should pre-register by sending their application in the prescribed format with:
- Recent CV (Refer to format: Appendix-1)
- Statement of Purpose (Refer to format: Appendix-2)
- List of key publications
- Letters of recommendation—Two
- Contact details of referees—two
- Send these by e-mail to [email protected] by 2:00 pm on or before 17th February, 2026.
- The interview will be scheduled on 23rd February, 2026, and the interview slot & venue will be communicated by email to shortlisted candidates only.
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply: 17 February 2026 (by 2:00 PM)
- Interview Date: 23 February 2026
General Terms and Conditions for this Postdoctoral Fellowship:
- No T.A. / D.A. is admissible for attending the interview in person.
- Candidates must arrange their accommodation/stay in Navi Mumbai if needed.
- Interviews will also be conducted online. For offline interviews, candidates should bring original certificates with photocopies (attested), a CV, and a recent passport-size photograph.
- All correspondence should be strictly made only to [email protected] as indicated.
This Postdoctoral Fellowship under ACTREC Recruitment and TMC Recruitment is an outstanding opportunity for motivated PhD graduates to advance their research careers in a nationally recognized cancer research institute with excellent financial support and mentorship.























