Scholarship
Junior Research Fellowship(JRFBIO)
Overview
About JRFBIO
The DBT Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) Programme is a research fellowship funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), a department of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. DBT, set up in 1986, supports biotechnology research and training across the country, and this scheme sits within that mandate. It provides a cash fellowship to individuals taking up research in biotechnology and the life sciences.
The award is competitive. Candidates qualify by clearing the Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET), conducted by the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), which administers the programme and releases the fellowship payments to selected scholars.
This is a central scheme open across all states. The fellowship goes to the individual student, who holds it at an eligible host institution to pursue research in biotechnology or an allied life-science field.
Sources: Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) – DBT-JRF Programme and BET · myScheme – DBT-Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) · Wikipedia – Department of Biotechnology
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Central Government
Department Of Biotechnology
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current | Applications open | 2004-01-01 |
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Applicant must be Indian citizen. | |
| Applicant must have a master's degree in biotechnology or a related field from a recognized university | |
| Applicant must clear the GAT or NET exam in biotechnology or a related field | |
| Applicant should not be more then 28 years for general and EWS category candidates and 33 years for SC/ST/PH category candidates | |
| Applicant must be willing to pursue full-time doctoral research in biotechnology or a related field at a recognized university or research institution in India. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- The fellowship amount for the JRF program is ₹31,000 per month for the first two years and ₹35,000 per month for the remaining three years.
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
JRFBIO – 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.