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DBT Research Associateship (RA) Program

DBT Research Associateship

Supports postdoctoral biotechnology researchers in India through fellowships and research training.

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About

The DBT Research Associateship Program in Biotechnology and Life Sciences is a postdoctoral fellowship initiative of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Established in 1999, the program was created to train young researchers and generate a critical mass of skilled scientists in modern areas of biology and biotechnology, supporting India's…

What this grant funds

Postdoctoral research fellowships in modern biology and biotechnology for individual scientists conducting research at Indian institutions, administered through the national fellowships portal.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: www.ra.dbt.gov.in