Department of Biotechnology

Ministry of Science and Technology

Government of India

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR

HAR GOBIND KHORANA-INNOVATIVE YOUNG BIOTECHNOLOGIST
FELLOWSHIP (IYBF) 2023-24

Har Gobind Khorana-Innovative young Biotechnologist Fellowship (IYBF) is an

attractive Research Fellowship to identify and nurture outstanding young
scientists up to 35 years of age with innovative ideas and desirous of pursuing
research in frontier areas of Biotechnology/Biotechnology-related fields.
Scientists only with regular employment are eligible for this fellowship. The
fellowship consists of Research grant for the proposed innovative project for 3
years. Selected fellow will receive a fellowship of Rs.1, 30,000/- (Rupees One
Lakh Thirty Thousand Only) per year for a period of 3 years in addition to
Research Grant. The application must be forwarded by the head of the institute or
duly designated competent authority.

How to apply?

Applications in the prescribed proforma should be submitted through online DBT

portal (ePromis) https://dbtepromis.nic.in/awardeesIYBF.aspx on or before
6 th March, 2024. Please contact Dr. Manoj Singh Rohilla, Scientist “F”,
Department of Biotechnology at manojsrohilla.dbt@nic.in for any queries related
to IYBF program. Please also visit the DBT website www.dbtindia.gov.in for
complete information about IYBF Program and guidelines for submission of
Application.