The Research Associates (RAs) of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in India are individuals who engage in research work under the DBT-Research Associateship Program in Biotechnology and it was started in 1999.
Research Associates (RA) - Introduction
The objective of DBT-Research Associateship (DBT-RA) Programme is to train and nurture young researchers, scientists and generate a critical mass of trained manpower in modern areas of biology and biotechnology and build a robust postdoctoral base for the growth of Biotechnology sectors in the country.
Benefits
Stipend: RAs are awarded a fellowship of ₹55,000 per month, plus house rent allowance (HRA) and other benefits. The fellowship is tenable for two years, with the possibility of renewal for another two years based on satisfactory performance.
Eligibility
- Applicant must have Ph.D./ M.D./ M.S. degree in a relevant field.
- Applicant must have a good academic record.
- Age limit is 40 years for male candidates and 45 years for female candidates.
- Applicants who are employed can apply, but must relinquish their employment to accept the fellowship.
- The DBT-RA fellowship can be availed only once in a career.
Application Process
- Online application for the DBT-RA programme is the only method.
- Interested applicants can apply by visiting the DBT-RA Online Portal ra.dbtindia.gov.in.
- Applicants must register on the DBT-RA Online portal, complete the online application form with all necessary information, and submit it before the deadline.
- The online application form requires details on Personal Information, Academic Qualifications, Research Contribution, Referee Details, Proposed Research Work, Proposed Mentor Details, and Proposed Host Institution.
- Documents to be submitted with the Online Application Form include: a self-attested PDF copy of the DOB certificate, self-attested PDF copies of degree certificates, and a Consent letter from the mentor (format available on the DBT-RA portal).
- Applicants must provide the names and contact details of their Referees in the application form.
- Upon submission of the online application form, an email with a link to submit a letter of recommendation will be sent by the applicant to the provided referee-email addresses.
- Referees must upload a PDF copy of their letter of recommendation to the portal by October 26, 2023.
- Applicants are responsible for ensuring that referees submit their recommendation letters on time.
- Recommendation letters uploaded to the portal after the application closing date will not be accepted.
- Applications not submitted through the DBT-RA Online Portal will not be considered.