Young Researcher Award - 2012 - Lady Tata Memorial Trust

Lady Tata Memorial Trust
Founded 1932
Bombay House, Homi Mody Street
Mumbai 400 001.
Tel : 66658282 / 66657465
Fax : 22826092
e-mail: fjguard@sdtatatrust.com

Applications are invited for the “Young Researcher Award - 2012”

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.

Eligibility: i) The Award is open to Indian Nationals, residing in India, who are below the age of 40 years as on 31st March 2012.

ii) 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.

iii) 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.

The amount of the Award will be Rs. 25,000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute.

Last date to apply: 16th January 2012


For more details, visit: www.dorabjitatatrust.org

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