BIRAC Announces Pharma Innovation Fellowship- Application Details

CIC-B advertisement for the posts of BIRAC Innovation Fellows Post title: BIRAC Innovation Fellowship Post-Doc/Post-Masters (2) Advertisement for two positions of BIRAC Innovation fellow (purely temporary basis) under Cluster Innovation Centre in Biotechnology (CIC-B) at Panjab University, Chandigarh. TheCICB is sponsored by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), Govt. of India.

For Post-Masters position/s Who can apply?

Applicants who have completed their Masters in any of the below given focus areas (I or II); Focus Area I: Healthcare Diagnostics Eligibility: M.Sc. in any one of the following: Biotechnology /Microbiology / Microbial Biotechnology/ Biomedical Engineering / Life Sciences/ Bio chemistry / Bio Physics/ Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Focus Area II: M.Sc. in any one of the following: Bioprocess Technology Eligibility: Areas of Biotechnology / Microbiology / Microbial Biotechnology/ Life Sciences & allied disciplines.

BIRAC Innovation Fellowship: Rupees 30,000/- per month and BIRAC Innovation Grant of Rupees 2,00, 000/- per year.

Period of Fellowship: Grant period is 2 years or co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.

In all cases, to hold the fellowship the candidate is required to work at the CIC-B, PU premises.

For Post-Doc position/s Who canapply?

Applicants who have completed their Ph.D.; Focus Area I: Healthcare Diagnostics Eligibility:Ph.D.Biotechnology/Microbiology/MicrobialBiotechnology/BiomedicalEngineering /LifeSciences/Clinicalmedicines/Biochemistry/BioPhysics/Pharmaceutical Sciences & allieddisciplines.

Focus Area II: Bioprocess TechnologyEligibility: Ph.D. in areas of Biotechnology / Microbiology / Microbial Biotechnology / Life Sciences / Chemistry / Food Technology / Pharmaceutical Sciences & allieddisciplines.

BIRAC Innovation Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Rupees 50,000/- per month and BIRAC Innovation Grant of Rupees 5,00,000/- per year.

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progress in achieving commercialization co-terminus with the project, whichever is earlier.

How to Apply: Proposal under UIC scheme has to be submitted by both hard copy and soft copy in the format “Application for the Award of BIRAC Innovation Fellowship” available in the website.

Download application form and view more details: The soft copy of the proposal should be send to: dbtuic2014@pu.ac.in The signed hardcopy of the proposal should be send to the following address: Dr. Rohit Sharma,Chief Coordinator, Cluster Innovation Centre in Biotechnology (CIC- B), New Hospital building, Sector 25 (South Campus), Panjab University, Chandigarh- 160014 Applications should reach on or before 16April 2019at the above mentioned addresses. The candidates shortlisted for the interview will be informed through email or telephone.

• No TA/ DA will be paid if called for interview

Dr. Rohit Sharma Chief Coordinator Cluster Innovation Centre in Biotechnology (CIC-B) Panjab University Chandigarh

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