The Award of DBT Research Associateship supports Indian PhD holders who wish to pursue advanced research in biotechnology and life sciences. This government-funded program is tenable in recognized research institutions, universities, and non-profit R&D centers across India. The associateship provides financial support to enable focused research in frontier areas of biotechnology and applied biology.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Science, Engineering, or Medicine from a recognized Indian or foreign university. The degree should be in a relevant field aligned with biotechnology or life sciences. There are no specific marks or income criteria mentioned. The scheme is open to Indian nationals only.

Applications must be submitted online through the official portal designated by the Department of Biotechnology. Candidates need to fill out the application form, upload required documents such as PhD certificate, research proposal, and letters of recommendation. The selection is based on the merit of the research proposal and academic background.