Scholarship
Biotechnology Post-Doctoral Fellowship(BPDF)
Overview
About BPDF
The Biotechnology Post-Doctoral Fellowship (BPDF) is a state fellowship for early-career researchers in Kerala. It is run by the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC), the implementing body of the Kerala Biotechnology Board, which functions under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE).
The scheme supports researchers who hold a Ph.D. in biotechnology and related life sciences and want to pursue independent research. Fellows work under the guidance of senior scientists or faculty at established institutions, and the award is a cash fellowship: a monthly stipend together with a contingency grant towards research costs. The eligibility conditions and the exact amounts are set by KSCSTE.
The fellowship is aimed at those taking up their first post-doctoral position rather than researchers who have already held one.
Sources: Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC) – KSCSTE · Biotechnology Development – KSCSTE · Biotechnology Post-Doctoral Fellowship (BPDF) – myScheme
Who runs it
Provider
Kerala Biotechnology Commission, KSCSTE
State / UT Government
Science and Technology Department · Kerala Biotechnology Commission, KSCSTE
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be a native of Kerala State. | |
| The applicant should possess a first-class Master’s Degree in Life Sciences including Veterinary Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries or a Master’s Degree in Medicine followed by PhD in biotechnologically relevant aspects with quality publications in indexed (SCI) journals. | |
| The candidates with the above qualifications who have submitted their PhD thesis and with quality publications in indexed (SCI) journals. | |
| The Fellowship is open to candidates below 35 years, but relaxable up to a maximum of 5 years for SC/ST/Women and Physically handicapped candidates. | |
| Applicant should not be receiving any fellowship or grant from any other source. | |
| Those who have already availed of one Post-Doctoral Fellowship from KSCSTE or elsewhere are not eligible to apply for a second Post-Doctoral Fellowship. | |
| Note: Post-Doctoral fellows availing any other source of financial assistance/stipend from other state/central funding agencies will not be simultaneously eligible for the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC) Post-Doctoral fellowship. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- The Post-Doctoral Fellowship carries an amount of ₹32,000/- per month + HRA (10%) with an annual contingent grant of ₹50,000/-.
- Candidates who have submitted a thesis for a PhD and are awaiting the award of a PhD, will be paid only ₹22,000/- per month + 10% HRA.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Questions
BPDF – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.