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Ministry Of Science And Technology
Biotechnology Career Advancement And Re-orientation (BioCARe) Programme For Women Scientists
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Benefits
Date of Commencement of Project & its Duration
- The duration of the project is of three (3) years and is specified in the sanction order.
- The project starting date will be effective from the date on which the candidate joins the Institution but within 45 days from the date of issuance of the sanction order. The date of receipt of the grant should be intimated by the Institution authorities/Mentor and Nodal officer to this Department. It will, in no case be later than 15 days after the receipt of the grant by the Institute.
- The successful candidates have to join their host institution within 45 days from the date of issuance of the sanction order, or else it would be withdrawn.
Project Cost & Fellowship to Project Investigator
Eligibility
Eligible Areas for Financial Support
For the Mentor
- She/he should be a permanent employee at the Host Institute and should not be a spouse or relative of the applicant.
- He/She will be the person in whose laboratory & under whose supervision the applicant intends to carry out the project under the BioCARe program.
- The proposal submitted under the BioCARe scheme should be the applicant’s initiative and should not be an extension of the Mentor’s research.
- The proposed research is expected to complement and benefit from the Mentor’s research interests and expertise.
- The Mentor must have at least 5 years of service remaining.
- The Mentor must guarantee the applicant access to laboratory space and resources required for the project, and provide relevant scientific guidance and career advice for the tenure of the project.
- The Mentor must have at least three ongoing and/or four successfully completed extramural research projects in the last five years, funded by government/government-supported agencies as PI.
For the Institution
- An applicant can submit his application for a research grant from a government-supported/government funded (such as central universities, state universities, autonomous institutions, Private Universities/Institutes etc.) or an Indian “non-profit” Institution.
- The Institution will be required to adhere to the guidelines & conditions outlined by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.
Exclusions
- Candidates who are registered in Ph.D. and receiving any fellowships are not eligible to apply
Application Process
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Selection Process
Post-Selection Instructions for the Candidates
- Applicants cannot use this program to pursue their Ph.D./higher studies.
- Applicants with an MSc degree or those pursuing a PhD/ MTech/ MPharma/ MVSc/ MD/ MDS/equivalent are not eligible to apply.
- The applicant must have been successfully awarded Ph.D./ MTech/ MPharma/ MVSc/ MD/ MDS/equivalent degree before applying.
- The applicants currently availing of any postdoctoral or contractual fellowship have to resign from the same before accepting the project under BioCARe program.
- The applicant cannot hold another Fellowship/Grant/Award that provides them salary/stipend/emoluments/personal support concurrently with BioCARe project.
- The applicants holding or had availed any funding under Women specific scheme of DST or any other funding agency are also not eligible to apply.
- The candidates are required to spend 100% of their research time on the BioCARe project. The research time should be corroborated by the Host Institution at the time of submission of annual technical and financial reports.
- In case the applicant joins any regular employment during the tenure of the BioCARe project, then she will not receive any fellowship or honorarium from the BioCARe project.
- It will be mandatory for the applicant to get a Co-PI nominated from the Institute/Organisation where she intends to join and work as a regular employee. All the necessary documents will be required to be submitted again for the same.
- The applicants must indicate the number of years of experience post-qualifying degree (i.e. PhD/MTech/MVSc/MD/MDS/MPharma) in the application form and will be required to provide documents along with the application.
- The candidates are required to clearly indicate any non-research career break and submit evidence along with the application form.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Number
- Proof of Identity (Govt. issued)
- Proof of Address (Govt. issued)
- Brief About the Proposal
- Brief of the Mentor
- Caste Certificate (If SC/ST/OBC)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- DOB Certificate (Birth Certificate, etc)
- Proof of the All the Educational Qualification (Degree Certificate, and Marksheets)
- Proof of passing any National level examinations (NET-CSIR/NET-UGC/GATE/DBTJRF/ /ICAR-JRF/IIT-JAM, etc.) (if applicable)
- Information regarding Achievements of the Applicant (e.g. publications, dissertations, patents, books, chapters, etc.)
- Declaration by the Candidate
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is The Full Name Of The "BioCARe" Scheme?
The full name of "BioCARe" Scheme is "Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation".
Who Is The Implementing Agency?
On the behalf of Department of Biotechnology, this program is being managed by the Processing and Management Unit (PMU) established at International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi.
What Are The Objectives Of This Scheme?
Through this endeavor of the Department, a concerted effort would be made to give women scientists a strong foothold into the scientific profession, to help them re-enter the mainstream, and to provide a launch pad for further forays into the field of science and technology.
What Shall Be The Duration Of The Project?
The duration of the project is of three (3) years and is specified in the sanction order.
Within What Timeframe Is The Candidate Required To Join Their Host Institution?
The successful candidates have to join their host institution within 45 days from the date of issuance of the sanction order, or else it would be withdrawn.
How Much Shall Be The Research Grant In Case The Candidate Has A Ph.D. In Any Discipline Of Life Sciences Or Allied Areas Or Interdisciplinary Sciences /MD/MDS/M.V.Sc.?
In case the candidate has a Ph.D. in any discipline of Life Sciences or allied areas or interdisciplinary sciences /MD/MDS/M.V.Sc., the Research Grant shall be up to ₹ 60,00,000 (includes consolidated Fellowship of ₹ 68,000/month).
How Much Shall Be The Research Grant In Case The Candidate Has A M.Tech. In Biotechnology Or Allied Areas / MPharma/ Equivalent Degree?
In case the candidate has a Ph.D. in any discipline of Life Sciences or allied areas or interdisciplinary sciences /MD/MDS/M.V.Sc., the Research Grant shall be up to ₹ 40,00,000 (Includes consolidated Fellowship of ₹ 50,000/month).
Which Research Areas Are Eligible For Financial Support?
Eligible Areas for Financial Support: 1. Animal and Marine Biotechnology or allied areas. 2. Bioengineering and Biomaterials or allied areas. 3. Medical Biotechnology or allied areas. 4. Environmental Biotechnology and Bioenergy or allied areas. 5. Plant and Agriculture Biotechnology or allied areas.
Are The Candidates In Regular Or Permanent Employment Eligible?
No, the candidates in regular or permanent employment are not eligible to apply for BioCARe.
Is There Any Age-Related Criterion For This Scheme?
Yes, the woman scientist should be upto/below 55 years, as of the last date of the submission of the application.
Can The Candidates Who Are Registered In Ph.D. And Receiving Any Fellowships Apply?
No, the candidates who are registered in Ph.D. and receiving any fellowships are not eligible to apply.
Can The Mentor Be The Spouse Or Relative Of The Applicant?
No, the Mentor cannot be a permanent employee at the Host Institute and should not be a spouse or relative of the applicant.
How Many Remaining Years Of Service Should The Mentor Have?
The Mentor must have at least 5 years of service remaining.
What Types Of Institutions Are Eligible For This Scheme?
An applicant can submit his application for a research grant from a government-supported/government funded (such as central universities, state universities, autonomous institutions, Private Universities/Institutes etc.) or an Indian “non-profit” Institution.
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