NCBS BERI Early Career Award
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About This Scholarship
The NCBS • BERI (BioEngineering Research Initiative) Early Career Award is designed for highly motivated postdoctoral researchers. This prestigious award aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, bringing together experts from diverse scientific backgrounds. The core objective is to facilitate meaningful interactions among physicists, biologists, engineers, medical doctors, and material scientists.
This program provides a unique opportunity for early career researchers to pursue cutting-edge research in a collaborative environment. Applications are accepted throughout the year, offering flexibility for prospective candidates. Successful recipients will be supported with a substantial monthly fellowship, enabling them to focus entirely on their scientific endeavors.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the NCBS • BERI Early Career Award, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Applicants must be a postdoctoral researcher.
• Candidates should have postdoctoral research experience of not more than 4 years. This ensures the award supports individuals at an early stage of their independent research career.
• Applicants must be able to clearly articulate their scientific interests and future research directions, demonstrating a strong vision for their work.
• A crucial requirement is to be sponsored by a local host, who must be a faculty member at either inStem or NCBS. This ensures mentorship and integration into the host institution's research ecosystem.
Required Documents
Applicants for the NCBS • BERI Early Career Award must submit the following essential documents as part of their application:
• A latest Curriculum Vitae (CV), detailing academic qualifications, research experience, publications, and any other relevant achievements.
• A comprehensive research proposal. This proposal should clearly outline the project's objectives, methodology, expected outcomes, and its relevance to the interdisciplinary goals of the BERI initiative. It must also include a detailed timeline and specific plans for the proposed project.
• A letter of support from the proposed host faculty member at inStem or NCBS. This letter should confirm the host's willingness to sponsor the applicant and provide the necessary resources and mentorship.
• At least two letters of reference, which must be emailed directly by the referees to the academic office. These letters should provide insights into the applicant's research potential, scientific aptitude, and suitability for the award.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates interested in the NCBS • BERI Early Career Award can apply by following these detailed steps:
1. Identify a Prospective Host Laboratory: The initial step involves identifying a research laboratory and a faculty member within either inStem or NCBS with whom you wish to collaborate and be associated. This host will be crucial for your application and research.
2. Preliminary Discussions and Agreement: Engage in preliminary discussions with the identified host faculty member. Both the candidate and the host must agree on the research direction and association before proceeding with the formal application.
3. Submit the Application Form: Once preliminary discussions are successful and mutual agreement is reached, applicants need to submit a completed application form. This form should be sent to the Head Academics at NCBS.
4. Email Supporting Documents: In addition to the application form, several crucial documents must be emailed directly to the academic office.
• A letter of support from your proposed host faculty member.
• At least two letters of reference sent directly by your referees to acadoffice@ncbs.res.in.
• Ensure your latest CV and a detailed research proposal (including timeline and project plans) are included with your application submission.
The email address for submitting supporting documents and reference letters is acadoffice@ncbs.res.in. For further inquiries, you may also contact thattai@ncbs.res.in.