The Young Investigator Program (YIP) is for exceptionally talented, young scientists who want to establish themselves promptly as independent researchers.

Duration: 5 years (to be reviewed after 3 years)

Number of fellowships: at least 1 every year

Eligibility:

  • Applicant is eligible if he/she has just finished their PhD degree and would like to work independently;
  • Applicant may be a young scientist with some post-doctoral experience who would like to explore a specific question; and those who have embarked on a completely new direction early in their career.
  • Institute encourages approaches that address new questions or take novel paths.
  • There are no targeted specific areas of hiring and appointments are made in research areas across biology.
  • Although applicants in new disciplines are also encouraged, as the boundaries of biological research expand and intersect with the physical sciences, engineering, and medicine.
  • The program is open to Indian nationals as well as international applicants are encouraged to apply.

Ineligibility:

  • Applicants with considerable postdoctoral experience (more than 3 years), or who are already senior independent investigators.
  • Proposals that are primarily high-throughput screening projects with no central scientific hypothesis are not encouraged.

How to apply:

  • In general, the earlier the better. Apply with a precise plan for future research
  • Applicant’s track record must show the requisite intellect, technical capabilities, commitment and potential.
  • CV with a list of all publications,
  • Summary of research accomplishments (1-2 pages).
  • Reprints of most significant papers (max. 5) as soft copies for ready reference.
  • Research proposal describing plans for future research that is planned over a 5-year period (3-5 pages).
  • 6 Reference letters with the names and addresses, email.
—————Quick Overview————-
Organization National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)
Fellowship Level Researcher
Country India
Subject areas Biological Sciences, Natural Sciences
Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open for Indian as well as International applicants
Deadline Varies
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