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Type of Announcement : Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship 2012

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RAMALINGASWAMI RE-ENTRY FELLOWSHIP
MINISTRY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

Applications are solicited from Indian nationals working in overseas research institutions for the “Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellowship”, a re-entry scheme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.

Aim of the Fellowship
The scheme is conceptualized with the aim of attracting highly skilled researchers (Indian nationals) working overseas in various cutting edge disciplines of biotechnology (agriculture, health sciences, bio-engineering, energy, environment, bioinformatics and other related areas), by providing them an attractive avenue to pursue R&D in Indian institutions.

Who is eligible to apply ?
The applicant should possess a Ph.D., M.D., M. Tech, M.VSc. or equivalent degree with an outstanding track record as reflected in publications and other recognitions and with at least three years of post-doctoral research experience in overseas research laboratories.

Only candidates (Indian nationals) working overseas are eligible to apply. Those who have already returned to India and are currently working in India are not eligible.
Researcher’s upto 55 years of age as determined on closing date of application are eligible to apply.

Incentives of being a Ramalingaswami fellow
This is a senior fellowship programme, and awardees are to be considered synonymous to the faculty/scientists at the level of Scientist-D. They are entitled to take up teaching/research assignments and supervising Doctoral/MS students.

The scheme provides a consolidated monthly remuneration of Rs. 75,000/. In addition, a House Rent Allowance of Rs. 7,500/- p.m. is given to fellows. In case where host institute provides accommodation to the fellow, no house rent allowance is admissible.

Fellows will receive a research/contingency grant of Rs. 10.00 lakhs for the 1st year, Rs. 7.50 lakhs for the 2nd year and Rs. 5.00 lakhs for the subsequent 3 yrs. for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred for the implementation of research proposal.

DBT encourages host institutions to provide medical benefits, transport allowance, leave travel allowance and other benefits as per their prevailing norms as applicable to their employees of the rank equivalent to Scientist D out of their own resources/ funds.

Fellows retain an option for drawing either the fellowship or salary if they are appointed at a suitable permanent scientific position. Fellows opting for salary can continue to avail the research /contingency grant with prior approval of DBT.

Ramalingaswami Re-entry Fellows could take up fellowship at any of the scientific institutes/ universities in the country. However, application should be duly forwarded by the competent authority of the host Institute.

Awardees are eligible to apply for research grants to any of the funding agencies towards accomplishment of research proposal. However, the Co-PI has to be a permanent employee of the host institution.

Tenure of fellowship
Fellows can draw fellowship for a term of five years. Fellowship is further extendable for another term on fresh appraisal of performance of the fellow.

How to apply
Applications may be sent as per proforma downloadable from DBT website (www.dbtindia.nic.in) and duly forwarded by the competent authority to Dr. Meenakshi Munshi, Director, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, 7th Floor, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110 003, Email :- rlsfellowship.dbt@nic.in latest by 31st December, 2012.

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Shilpi Pandey Sengupta
EMail:shilpi_sg AT yahoo.com
Objective :
“To serve the organisation, with honesty and hard work, for our nation’s development.”
Professional Qualification Biomedical Engineer.
Pursuing MBA (final semester) from Sikkim Manipal University, Kolkata.

Work Experience :
- Presently working as Asst. Manager (Operations) at Aditya Medical Park (320 bedded Hospital), Kolkata since April 2010.
- Worked as Asst. Manager Biomedical Engineer at Ruby General Hospital, Kolkata.
- Worked as BDM in Comunet Systems, Kolkata.
- Worked as Product Specialist in BPL Healthcare Division, Kolkata.
- Completed internship from SIEMENS Ltd., Medical Solutions Division, Kolkata.
- Completed training from B. M. Birla Heart Research Centre and CMRI, Kolkata.
Education Pursuing MBA from SMU, Kolkata
Hospital Management (Final Semester).
2002-2005 : Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi
Course : Biomedical Instrumentation ( Engineering)
Percentage :70%
1998-2001 : Ranchi University, Ranchi
Course : B.Sc. in Zoology (Hons.)
Division : First
1996- 1998 : Bihar Intermediate Education Council, Patna
Course : I.Sc.
Division : First
1996 : Bihar Board, Ranchi
Course : Matriculation
Division : First
Computer Proficiency - Operating Systems : Windows7, Unix
- Packages : MS-Office
Date of Birth 30th April 1980
Gender
Marital Status Married.
Languages known Hindi, English, Bengali.

Awards received - Passed N.C.C. ‘B’ & ‘C’ certificates in ‘A’ grading.
- Represented erstwhile Bihar state on Republic Day Parade at Rajpath, Delhi in year 2000.
- Represented Ranchi University in All India Inter University Yoga Championship, at Amritsar in year1998
- Represented Jharkhand State in 16th Senior National Baseball Championship, at Goa in year 2002.
- Secured three times First Position in All India Inter School & Club Yoga Championship in years 1997, 1998 and 1999.
- Conducted Programs on Doordarshan, Ranchi.
- Worked as an Announcer in All India Radio, Ranchi for 6-7 years.
Date
Place
Signature
02/11/12
Kolkata
Shilpi Pandey Sengupta