Chief Minister’s Post-Doctoral Fellowship at GBU | Biotech Vacancy | Apply Now
Are you looking for a prestigious Biotech Vacancy that offers excellent funding, independent research opportunities, and the chance to work on cutting-edge biotechnology innovations? The Chief Minister’s Post-Doctoral Fellowship (CM-PDF) at Gujarat Biotechnology University invites highly talented researchers to undertake translational biotechnology research. This exciting GBU Careers opportunity offers a fellowship of ₹1 lakh per month along with an annual research grant of ₹5 lakh to support innovative research projects.
About Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU)
Gujarat Biotechnology University is a premier biotechnology-focused university established to advance research, innovation, and translational science. The university promotes cutting-edge research across diverse biotechnology domains and supports scientists working on solutions that address national and global challenges. Through initiatives like the Chief Minister’s Post-Doctoral Fellowship, GBU Careers aims to nurture future scientific leaders and strengthen India’s biotechnology ecosystem.
Chief Minister’s Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2026
Organization: Gujarat Biotechnology University (GBU), Gandhinagar
Fellowship Name: Chief Minister’s Post-Doctoral Fellowship (CM-PDF) for BioE3 Policy-Based Translational Research in Biotechnology
Total Fellowships: 10 Positions
Fellowship Duration: Initially awarded for 2 years
Extension to 3rd year for outstanding performers only
Fellowship Benefits:
- ₹1,00,000 per month fellowship (inclusive of HRA)
- ₹5,00,000 annual research grant
Research grant can be utilized for:
- Consumables and chemicals
- Research contingency
- Travel for conferences, workshops, and research work
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake full-time innovative and translational biotechnology research independently.
- Conduct research in frontier and cutting-edge areas of biotechnology.
- Develop biotechnology-based solutions for societal challenges.
- Submit six-monthly progress reports.
- Publish research findings in reputed SCI-indexed journals.
- Contribute towards patents, technology development, and translational research outputs.
- Acknowledge GBU and the CM-PDF Scheme in all publications, patents, and research outcomes.
- Work from Gujarat Biotechnology University during the fellowship tenure.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be Indian citizen.
- Hold a Ph.D. degree from a recognized university in:
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Agriculture
- Life Sciences
- Allied disciplines
- Possess at least 60% marks or First Class in Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
- Submit an innovative research proposal (maximum 1500 words).
Experience Required:
- Strong academic and research background.
- Minimum cumulative SCI Impact Factor of 10 from up to three first-author SCI-indexed publications.
- Equivalent consideration may be given for patents, technology development, and translational research outputs.The
- Ph.D. should have been completed within the prescribed eligibility period.
Skills Needed:
- Biotechnology research expertise
- Scientific writing and publication skills
- Innovation and technology development
- Translational research capabilities
- Research proposal development
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Independent research execution
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
Age Limit:
- Maximum age: 35 years
- Age relaxation of 5 years for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, Women candidates
Research Areas:
- Animal Biotechnology
- Plant & Agricultural Biotechnology
- Medical & Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Industrial Biotechnology
- Computational Biology
- Marine Biotechnology
Selection Process:
Stage I:
- Screening of applications
- Academic and research evaluation
Stage II:
- Research presentation
- Personal interview before the selection committee
Selection will be based on:
- Academic excellence
- Quality of research proposal
- Feasibility of proposed work
- Alignment with biotechnology priorities
- Interview performance
The Chief Minister’s Post-Doctoral Fellowship is an outstanding Biotech Vacancy for researchers seeking independent funding and high-impact research opportunities. With a monthly fellowship of ₹1 lakh, an annual research grant of ₹5 lakh, and access to advanced research infrastructure, this GBU Careers opportunity provides an excellent platform for building a successful research career in biotechnology.
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