This
Scheme is instituted by the Lady Tata
Memorial Trust (LTMT) to recognize and reward young Indian scientists with
outstanding track record in biological sciences, a deep commitment to find
innovative solutions to major problems related to human diseases and potential
for high quality research. Applicants
should have publications in well recognized peer reviewed journals of repute
and contributed to knowledge generation that has created significant impact in
the field of translational possibilities. The applicant should also highlight
prestigious award(s) and other recognitions such as Award(s) of major academies
/ societies.
Application form along with separate summary sheets may duly be submitted online on ladytatatrust.org by the host institute as per pro forma given on site.
Application form along with separate summary sheets may duly be submitted online on ladytatatrust.org by the host institute as per pro forma given on site.
Objectives: The aim is to
reward Young Researchers (< 40 years) who have displayed a potential for
high quality research.
Scope: All areas of
Life Sciences and Biotechnology related to human diseases will be covered by
this Award.
Eligibility:
- The Award is open to Indian Nationals, residing in India, who are below the age of 40 years as on 31st March 2013.
- The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in any Biological Science or a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology related areas. The applicant must have at least 4 years’ professional experience in the specific area after obtaining the above degree.
- The candidate must have a regular position in a University / Organization / Institute in India. He/she should be engaged in research and development and have publications arising from research done as an independent investigator in India. The awardee will be eligible for regular research grants through extramural and other research schemes of various S & T agencies of the Government of India.
About the award:
- The amount of the Award will be Rs.25,000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute.
- In addition, the Young Researcher will receive a contingency grant of Rs.5.00 lakhs per annum for meeting the expenses on consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of research project under the Award.
Host
Institution: The Institution where the candidate is working will provide the necessary infrastructure and administrative support for pursuing research under this Award.
Duration: The duration of
the Award will be initially for three years, extendable further by two years,
on a review by the Trust’s Experts’ Committee.
Processing Fee: A Money Order of
Rs.500/- being Processing Fee (non-refundable) should be forwarded in favour of
the Lady Tata Memorial Trust, and the
original postal receipt of the same should be scanned and forwarded along with
the online application form.
Note
: The candidate
must forward the application through the
Director of a recognised Research Institute or Laboratory where he / she
proposes to work.
The application
should be addressed to The Secretary, Lady Tata Memorial Trust,
Bombay House, 24 Homi Mody Street,
Mumbai 400 001, and submitted not later than 15th January 2013.
The selected
applicants will be called for an interview in the middle / third week of March 2013
and based on personal interview, one young researcher will be announced by the
end of March 2013. The selected
Researcher will be required to commence research effective 1st April
2013.
Applicants must
comply with the above instructions strictly.
An application will not be considered if the candidate fails to furnish
the requisite information and supporting documents, certificates and letters.
Last Date 15th January 2013.