SiB Fellowship 2026
Are you passionate about healthcare innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven solutions? The SiB Fellowship offers an extraordinary opportunity for life science graduates, engineers, designers, and medical professionals to work alongside experts from AIIMS New Delhi and IIT Delhi. Supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), this prestigious fellowship equips participants with real-world MedTech innovation skills, mentorship, and exposure to healthcare challenges. If you are looking for an opportunity for life science graduates to transform innovative ideas into impactful healthcare solutions, this fellowship could be your ideal career-launching platform.
About School of International Biodesign (SiB) Careers
The School of International Biodesign (SiB) Careers initiative is dedicated to nurturing healthcare innovators by integrating medicine, engineering, design, and entrepreneurship. Through the SiB Fellowship, participants gain the knowledge, mentorship, and practical exposure required to create transformative healthcare technologies.
Supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and implemented through AIIMS New Delhi and IIT Delhi, the program has successfully developed innovators capable of translating ideas into impactful products, intellectual property, and healthcare ventures.
Its vision, “Design with India for the World,” reflects its commitment to global healthcare innovation.
Fellowship in MedTech Innovation
- Organization: School of International Biodesign (SiB)
- Location: New Delhi, India
- Supported By: Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India
- Implemented By: AIIMS New Delhi and IIT Delhi
- Fellowship Details
Fellowship Title Fellowship in MedTech Innovation Duration 1 Year (Full-Time, In-Person) Start Date September 2026 Extension Up to One Additional Year (Based on Candidate and Project Merit) Number of Positions Up to 12 Stipend ₹60,000 per month (Consolidated) Location New Delhi Application Deadline 30 June 2026
About the Fellowship
The School of International Biodesign (SiB) is a premier MedTech innovation program dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to address critical healthcare challenges. With over eighteen years of experience, the program has successfully nurtured MedTech innovators from India and across the globe.
Supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, and jointly executed by AIIMS New Delhi and IIT Delhi, the fellowship provides participants with access to leading researchers, clinicians, engineers, and industry experts. Through structured mentorship and hands-on training, fellows develop the skills required to drive healthcare innovation, create intellectual property, and launch impactful healthcare ventures.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet any one of the following requirements:
- Master’s degree in Science & Other disciplines relevant to MedTech innovation
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in the above disciplines along with relevant professional experience
Desired Profile
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:
- Proven track record in innovation and problem-solving.
- Strong teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Passion for entrepreneurship and healthcare innovation.
- Experience contributing to innovation-driven projects.
- Involvement in patents, prototypes, product development, or startup initiatives.
Age Limit
- Maximum age: 35 years
- Age will be calculated as on 01 September 2026
Program Highlights
- Structured mentorship from experts in medicine, engineering, design, and business.
- Exposure to real-world healthcare challenges and innovation opportunities.
- Hands-on training in MedTech product development.
- Opportunities to generate intellectual property and commercialize innovations.
- Collaborative learning environment with multidisciplinary teams.
- Access to innovation ecosystems at AIIMS New Delhi and IIT Delhi.
Application Process
Interested candidates must submit an online application providing:
- Academic qualifications
- Professional experience
- Contributions to innovation-focused projects
- Details of patents, prototypes, startup initiatives, or entrepreneurial activities (if applicable)
Applicants are encouraged to highlight achievements that demonstrate innovation, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed based on academic credentials, professional experience, innovation potential, and alignment with the fellowship objectives. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews during July–August 2026. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview process.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
| Application Deadline | 30 June 2026 |
| Shortlisting & Interviews | July–August 2026 |
| Fellowship Commencement | September 2026 |
Contact Information
School of International Biodesign (SiB)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91-11-26593758
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