AMS-DBT Newton International Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research

AMS-DBT Newton International Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research

About AMS-DBT Newton International Fellowship for Postdoctoral Research

The Newton International Fellowship Scheme was established to select the very best early career postdoctoral researchers from all over the world, and enable them to work at UK research institutions
for two years (or longer if working on a part-time basis).

This round of competition is delivered in partnership with the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Under the terms of the innovative arrangement that is in place, the DBT will provide awardees with a third year of funding, to enable them to continue their research in an eligible research institution in India.

Fellowships in this round of the scheme will therefore be awarded for a total of 36 months.

The aims of the Newton International Fellowship scheme are to:

• Support the development and training of postdoctoral researchers at an early stage of their career from any country outside the UK, by providing an opportunity to work at a UK research institution for two years.

• Ensure the best postdoctoral researchers across all relevant disciplines from around the world are supported in the UK.

• Foster long-term relations between Newton International Fellows and the UK research base through the establishment of an alumni programme for former Fellows of this Scheme. The alumni programme will include the possible provision of further funding for Newton International Fellows for follow-on activities, to enable links with UK-based researchers to be maintained and developed.

Applications are submitted via the online grant application system of the AMS, and include a proforma capturing the key information required by the DBT

Closing date : 3 September 2020, 3pm UK time.

For complete details about Eligibility , Subjects covered , please refer the Information Document

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