Applicants
It is mandatory for interested applicants to relocate with a vision to lead a vibrant group of young scientists and collaborators.
Applicants would have to detail the reasons for leaving their current institution and how the proposed relocation will augment their scientific activities in the Application Form.
Candidates need not be Indian nationals or of Indian origin but must already be pursuing or intending to pursue an academic research career in India.
There is no age limit to apply for this Fellowship. Applicants would normally be expected to be running an independent laboratory for 10 years or more, and have a strong scientific record.
Clinicians and public-health researchers, with equivalent qualifications and experience, are also eligible to apply.
The following attributes would be expected of eligible candidates:
- demonstrated leadership skills
- made significant contributions in research
- mentored young scientists and students
- attracted extra mural funds from peer-reviewed competitive sources
- established collaborations
- successfully initiated programmes of advanced scientific research
- maintained high ethical standards.
Note: Applicants may not apply for more than one India Alliance fellowship scheme at any one time. Resubmission following consideration of application for Margdarshi Fellowship is not permitted.
Sponsors
It is mandatory to have a Sponsor at an eligible Host Institution in India at the time of applying. Hosting a Margdarshi Fellow could enhance the Host Institution's recognition and reach by -
- Attracting high-calibre scientists, scholars and students to build inter-disciplinary teams and
- Developing infrastructure and drawing additional funding support.
An eligible Sponsor is expected to hold a senior administrative position (for e.g., Directors/ HoD) at the Host Institution and would have to fill a separate Sponsorship Form. The form aims to understand -
- how the applicant's research interests and scientific leadership will enhance the research programme at the Host Institution, and
- type of support and commitment the Host Institution is willing to make if the Fellowship were to be awarded.
The Sponsor's form must be sent confidentially by emailing directly to margdarshi@wellcomedbt.org.
Sponsors are not restricted from sending multiple nominations from their institute.
