Post-Graduation

The Scheme provides financial assistance for presenting research paper or chairing a session as also delivering lectures in an international scientific event (Conference/ Seminar/ Symposia/ Workshops) to Non-ICMR Bio-medical Scientists. The theme of the event should be related to the thrust areas/ activities of ICMR. In addition, support is also provided to young scientists (age limit 35 years as on date of event), nurses and paramedical staff for attending training programmes and short- term Schools/ Workshops/ Courses on the basis of the priority areas already defined.

CSIR has a scheme for providing full/partial travel assistance to any deserving bright young Indian Research Scholars / Scientists working in an academic or research institution in India for participating in Conferences/ Symposia/ Workshop etc. held abroad. The applicant should have passed at least M.Sc/B.E./MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognized University/ Institute and his/her age should not normally be above 40 years on the date of commencement of the event. For scientists, these age restrictions do not apply.

To popularise Biotechnology activities in India, Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India provides financial assistance towards organizing Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium/ Workshop and Travel support to the researchers for presenting their papers in the conferences which are being organised outside the country. It also extends support for organising DBT stalls in Exhibitions held with in the country as well as outside the country. Financial supports are also provided for organising Popular Lectures.