Young researchers with Ph.D. in relevant areas of Biotechnology are promoted for independent research mentored by eminent scientists/faculty in reputed institutions by providing fe...
The Post-Doctoral Fellowship carries an amount of â‚ą32,000/- per month + HRA (10%) with an annual contingent grant of â‚ą50,000/-.
Candidates who have submitted a thesis for a PhD and are awaiting the award of a PhD, will be paid only â‚ą22,000/- per month + 10% HRA.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be a native of Kerala State.
The applicant should possess a first-class Master’s Degree in Life Sciences including Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries or a Master’s Degree in Medicine followed by PhD in biotechnologically relevant aspects with quality publications in indexed (SCI) journals.
The candidates with the above qualifications who have submitted their PhD thesis and with quality publications in indexed (SCI) journals.
The Fellowship is open to candidates below 35 years, but relaxable up to a maximum of 5 years for SC/ST/Women and Physically handicapped candidates.
Applicant should not be receiving any fellowship or grant from any other source.
Those who have already availed of one Post-Doctoral Fellowship from KSCSTE or elsewhere are not eligible to apply for a second Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
**Note:** Post-Doctoral fellows availing any other source of financial assistance/stipend from other state/central funding agencies will not be simultaneously eligible for the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC) Post-Doctoral fellowship.
How to Apply
**Online**
Applications are invited twice every year during January and June and are to be submitted online when notified. ([Application Form](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BioPDF_Application_21.pdf))
> **Scrutiny of the Application:**
The project proposal will be acknowledged with a reference number and other instructions, if any.
Post-Doctoral Fellows are selected by assessment of the PhD work carried out, merit of a new project proposal, and personal interview by an expert committee.
> **Peer review:**
The Post-Doctoral Fellow may be called for a presentation before an expert committee.
> **Presentation before Expert Committee (whether RC or RAC):**
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Biotechnology Post-Doctoral Fellowship / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be a native of Kerala State.
1. The applicant should possess a first-class Master’s Degree in Life Sciences including Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries or a Master’s Degree in Medicine followed by PhD in biotechnologically relevant aspects with...
What are the benefits of Biotechnology Post-Doctoral Fellowship?
1. The Post-Doctoral Fellowship carries an amount of â‚ą32,000/- per month + HRA (10%) with an annual contingent grant of â‚ą50,000/-.
1. Candidates who have submitted a thesis for a PhD and are awaiting the award of a PhD, will be paid only â‚ą22,000/- per month + 10% HRA.
How to apply online for Biotechnology Post-Doctoral Fellowship?
**Online**
Applications are invited twice every year during January and June and are to be submitted online when notified. ([Application Form](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BioPDF_Application_21.pdf))
> **Scrutiny of the Application:**
The project proposal wil...