Mumbai: This Scheme is instituted by the Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT) to recognize and reward young Indian scientists with outstanding track record in biological/clinical sciences, a deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems related to human diseases and potential for high quality research. 

Applicants should have publications in well recognized peer reviewed journals of repute and contributed to knowledge generation that has created significant impact in the field of translational possibilities. The applicant should also highlight prestigious award(s) and other recognitions such as Award(s) of major academies / societies.

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Application form along with separate summary sheets may duly be submitted online on www.ladytatatrust.tatatrusts.org by the host institute as per pro forma given on Website.

OBJECTIVES:

The aim is to reward Young Researchers (< 40 years) who have displayed a potential for high quality research.

SCOPE:

All areas of Life Sciences and Biotechnology related to human diseases will be covered by this Award.

ELIGIBILITY:

i) The Award is open to Indian Nationals, residing in India, who are below the age of 40 years as on 31st March 2025.

ii) The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in any area of Life Sciences or a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences, or an equivalent degree in Biotechnology related areas. The applicant must have at least 4 years’ professional experience in the specific area after obtaining the above degree.

iii) The candidate must have a regular position in a University / Organization / Institute in India. He/she should be engaged in research and development and have publications arising from research done as an independent investigator in India.

ABOUT THE AWARD :

a. The amount of the Award will be Rs. 25,000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute.

b. In addition, the Young Researcher will receive a contingency grant of Rs.10.00 lakhs per annum for 1st and 2nd year, further for 3rd and 4th year - 7 lakh per annum and for 5th year – 5lakh per annum for meeting the expenses on consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of research project under the Award. All bills and receipts should be sent to the LTMT office every year, after purchasing any items from contingency grant.

HOST INSTITUTION:

The Institution where the candidate is working will provide the necessary infrastructure and administrative support for pursuing research under this Award.

DURATION:

The duration of the Award will be initially for three years, extendable further by two years, on a review by the Trust’s Expert Committee.

PROCESSING FEE :

A sum of Rs.500/- being Processing Fee (non-refundable) should be forwarded to Lady Tata Memorial Trust, and the transaction slip should be scanned and submitted in online. Accounts details are given below

TRUST NAME: LADY TATA MEMORIAL TRUST

BANK NAME: KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK

BRANCH: FORT, MUMBAI

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0711650105

IFSC CODE: KKBK0000957

Please note that :-

The candidate must forward the application through the Director/Head of the recognized Research Institute or Laboratory where he / she proposes to work.

The application should be addressed to The Secretary, Lady Tata Memorial Trust, Bombay House, 24 Homi Mody Street Mumbai 400 001, and submitted online on our website between 1 January 2025 to 28th February 2025.

The selected applicants will be called for an interview in the middle / third week of June 2025 and based on personal interview, one young researcher will be awarded and announced by the end of June 2025.

Applicants must comply with the above instructions strictly. An application will not be considered if the candidate fails to furnish the requisite information and supporting documents, certificates and letters.

Award should be accepted within 15 days of receipt of the intimation.

Any misbehaving, arguments, canvassing, direct or indirect, will entail disqualification.

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