Deadline: 31 August 2017
The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum are seeking applications for its Bioenergy-Awards for Cutting Edge Research (B- ACER) – a dynamic and transformative program developed to nurture contacts between students and scientists from India and the United States.
Objectives
The Program is envisaged to:
- provide an opportunity to the best and brightest Indian students and scientists to gain exposure and access to world class research facilities in leading US institutions;
- promote research and capacity building in the frontline area of Biofuels and Bioenergy;
- encourage and motivate outstanding students to take up research as a career path; and
- pave the way for the next generation scientists and technologists from India to interact with American peers, thus helping to build long-term R&D linkages and collaborations.
Priority Areas
- Systems & Synthetic Biology (to produce biofuels)
- Feed stock improvement (microalgae, macro algae, cellulosic biomass, tree born oil)
- Production Technology (cost-effective technology for bio-ethanol, algal biofuel, bio-butanol, bio-hydrogen, fuel cells, bio-refinery)
Benefits
Fellowship/Internship includes:
- Monthly Stipend
- Air-fare
- Contingency allowance
Eligibility Criteria
- For Student Internships
- Indian citizen currently pursuing a Ph.D. on a full-time basis in the field of Biofuel related area in public-funded R&D lab/S&T institution / recognized academic institute / university /college in India.
- Age: Upto 32 years as on 31st December 2017.
- For Fellowships
- Indian citizen with a Ph.D. in Life Science, Biotechnology, Engineering or Technology holding a regular Position in public funded R & D lab/ S & T Institution /recognized universities/ colleges in India
- Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals.
- Open only to applicants working in the field of Biofuels
- Age: Upto 45 years as on 31st December 2017.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: India
For more information, please visit B-ACER.