The National Institute of Biotechnology (NIB) under the Ministry of Science and Technology is offering research fellowships for advanced studies in biotechnology. The fellowships are available for Post Doctoral Fellows, Doctoral Fellows, Postgraduate Fellows, and MSc/MS Thesis Fellows. Eligible Bangladeshi citizens can apply.
There is one Post Doctoral Fellow position with a stipend of 60,000 taka per month and an annual allowance of 120,000 taka. Doctoral Fellows will receive 40,000 taka per month with an annual allowance of 80,000 taka, and there are two positions available. For Postgraduate Fellows, 11 positions are offered with a stipend of 25,000 taka per month and an annual allowance of 50,000 taka. MSc/MS Thesis Fellows, with two positions available, will receive 15,000 taka per month.
Applicants for the Post Doctoral Fellowship must have a PhD in a biotechnology-related field and at least one scientific article as the first author in recognized journals. Doctoral and Postgraduate Fellowship applicants must have MS/MSc or MPhil degrees in biotechnology. All candidates should have a strong academic record with no third divisions or classes in any examinations.
Research work must be conducted at NIB under an NIB research supervisor. The application includes submitting a project proposal aligned with the National Biotechnology Policy.
Applications can be submitted on the NIB website. Candidates must complete the application and pay the application fee via SMS within 72 hours of submission. Detailed information and the application form are available at http://nibf.teletalk.com.bd. The deadline for applications is June 12.
