India
Alliance
Margdarshi Fellowships
Purpose

 

For visionary scientists to nucleate and lead a world-class and cutting-edge research programme in India to -

  • Replicate global standards of scientific excellence, and
  • Minimize disparities, in scientific and administrative capacity, among research institutes and universities across India.


Provisions

The 5 year Fellowship provides -

  • Generous personal support for the Fellow
  • Salary support for personnel, which may include Assistant Professors
  • Large quantum of funds for equipment, animals and consumables
  • Funds to attend scientific gatherings, for collaborative visits and to organize meetings.
  • Overheads for the Host Institution


Eligibility

Interested applicants must -

  • Have around 10 years of experience as independent investigator, and can be of any age or nationality
  • Relocate from their current organisation (in India or overseas) to an administratively distinct not-for-profit Host Institution in India, and
  • Have a Sponsor at the Host Institution, who is willing to extend the desired commitment and resources for program implementation.


Deadline

Sponsored applications due - 14 May 2012.


Contact

Click here for application process and forms. For further information, email margdarshi@wellcomedbt.org.