CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation (BioCARe) Programme for Women Researchers – 2026–27
Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation (BioCARe) Programme for Women Researchers – 2026–27
Government of India
Ministry of Science & Technology
Department of Biotechnology
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) invites applications from eligible women researchers under the Biotechnology Career Advancement and Re-orientation (BioCARe) Programme for Women Researchers for the year 2026–27.
Objective
The programme aims to enhance the participation of women researchers and support their career development in Biotechnology and allied areas.
Eligibility
Indian women nationals, up to 55 years of age, residing in India and unemployed as on the closing date.
Project duration: up to 3 years.
Category I: Ph.D. in Biotechnology/Life Sciences/allied/interdisciplinary areas, MD, MDS or M.V.Sc.
Category II: M.Tech. in Biotechnology/allied areas, M.Pharma or equivalent degree.
Candidates registered/enrolled for higher studies/Ph.D. or receiving any fellowship are not eligible.
The applicant must be unemployed/not in a regular position and applying for her first extramural research grant as Principal Investigator.
Nature of Support
The selected fellows will receive a consolidated research grant, including fellowship, recurring and non-recurring expenses required for the proposed research project.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted online through the Common Fellowship Portal, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India:
Common Fellowship Portal – fellowships.gov.in
Programme Terms & Conditions are available on the Department of Biotechnology website:
Department of Biotechnology – DBT
📅 Last Date for Application
23 September 2026
The deadline is 30 days from the date of advertisement (25 August 2026).
Women researchers in Biotechnology and allied areas are encouraged to avail this opportunity for research and career advancement.
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