Visiting Research Professorship (VRP) for North Eastern Region (NER)

DBT’s Visiting Research Professorship (VRP) &Visiting Research Faculty (VRF) Scheme intends to achieve excellence in promotion of biotechnology & related areas in the North Eastern States of India. Applications are invited from the scientists/faculties those who are interested to be engaged in NER states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura & Sikkim. The main aim of the scheme is to utilize the expertise and services of such outstanding biotechnology professionals for bringing advancement in the Biotechnology and Life Science related activities in various institutions of higher learning including medical institutions in the NER States of India. The Professorship is awarded in recognition of outstanding contributions to any branch of Biotechnology and related fields and the awardees would be designated as ‘DBT Visiting Research Professor/ Faculty’. Depending upon their areas of specialization, the empanelled scientist/faculty would help in making contribution in areas of education, research and training in NER institutions, in disciplines/subjects of required field of host institution in NER. The award shall be given to active or superannuated Indian scientists/ technologists, below the age of 70 yrs. The maximum number of VRP/VRF would be up to 12 per year. However, if the Committee finds more eligible candidates, the number can be enhanced. The duration would be for a period ranging from 3 months to 1 year. Based upon the level of experience and expertise, the Visiting Professor will receive monthly emoluments ranging from Rs. 75,000/- (VRF) to Rs. 1 Lakh (VRP) plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per norms. Each awardee would also be paid economy class return airfare, consumable grant upto Rs. 50,000/- per annum (prorated for different periods), as well as a contingency grant of Rs. 25,000/- . In addition, Bench Fee would also be provided to the Host institution: Rs. 25,000/- for 3 months tenure while Rs. 50,000/- for 6 months, Rs. 75,000/- for 9 months and Rs. 1 Lakh for 1 year tenure.