The “Biotechnology Post-Doctoral Fellowship (BPDF)” programme is offered to young researchers who have completed their PhD in relevant areas of Biotechnology for promoting independent research mentored by eminent scientists/faculty in reputed institutions by providing fellowship.

Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC) under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)

The applicant having a first-class Master’s Degree in Life Sciences including Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries or a Master’s Degree in Medicine followed by PhD in biotechnologically relevant aspects with quality publications in indexed (SCI) journals.

Yes, this programme is only for the resident of Kerala State.

The age of the candidate should be below 35 years.

Yes, relaxation in age is up to a maximum of 5 years for SC/ST/Women and Physically handicapped candidates.

No, the applicant should not be receiving any fellowship or grant from any other source.

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship carries an amount of ₹32,000/- per month + HRA (10%) with an annual contingent grant of ₹50,000/-.

Candidates who have submitted a thesis for a PhD and are awaiting the award of a PhD, will be paid only ₹22,000/- per month + 10% HRA.

Applications are invited twice every year during January and June.

The applications are to be submitted online when notified.

Advisor, Kerala Biotechnology Commission Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 Telephone: (0471) 2548406, 2548259 E-mail: kbc.kscste@kerala.gov.in