Scholarship
Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology(CM-CAB)
Overview
About CM-CAB
Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology (CM-CAB) is a Kerala state fellowship for young faculty and scientists working in biotechnology. It is implemented by the Kerala Biotechnology Commission (KBC) under the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), which sits under the state's Science and Technology Department.
The fellowship funds a period of collaborative research training at a host institution, within India or abroad, so the fellow can pick up advanced techniques in emerging areas of the field and build working links with senior researchers. Where the host institution is in India, it pays ₹50,000 a month; where it is abroad, USD 1,500 a month in equivalent rupees. A contingency grant of up to ₹50,000 covers local travel, visa fees and insurance. The tenure runs three to twelve months within India, or three to six months abroad.
CM-CAB is meant for researchers already employed in Kerala, not for students. An applicant must be a permanent scientist or faculty member at an academic or research institute in the state, hold a Ph.D. in a biotechnology-related subject, and have a proven record of independent research shown through peer-reviewed publications or patents. The upper age limit is 37, with five years' relaxation for SC/ST and women candidates.
Sources: myScheme (Government of India) – Chief Minister Career Advancement in Biotechnology (CM-CAB) · KSCSTE – Chief Minister's Career Advancement in Biotechnology (CM-CAB) · KSCSTE – CM-CAB Guidelines (PDF)
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 |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The fellowship is offered to a scientist/faculty who is a permanent employee of an academic/research institute in Kerala State. | |
| The candidates must be officially sponsored by their employer/head of the institution with the commitment to depute them for research/training under CM-CAB. | |
| The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in biotechnology-related subjects. | |
| The applicant should have a proven record of independent research work evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed, indexed journals and patents. | |
| Age Limit – 37 years, with 5 years relaxation in the case of SC/ST and/or Women Candidates. | |
| Note: The pay and allowances during the fellowship period will have to be paid by the institution to the candidate. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Fellowship of USD 1500 per month (in equivalent Indian Currency) in cases where the host institution is outside India.
- The fellowship will be ₹50,000/- per month if the host institution is within India.
- A contingency grant to meet the expenses for local travel, VISA fees, insurance, etc. will also be paid as per actuals subjected to a ceiling of ₹50,000/-.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
CM-CAB – 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.