Genome Engineering/ Editing Technology Initiative Program

Objective :

• Provide an opportunity for to best and brightest Indian students and scientists to gain exposure and access to world-class research facilities in leading U.S. institutions;
• Promote research and capacity building. Encourage and motivate outstanding students to take up research as a career path.
• Create attractive avenues for skilled overseas researchers to pursue R&D in Indian or to mentor Indian scientist (s)
• Pave the way for the next generation of scientists and technologists from India to interact with American peers, thus helping to build long-term R&D linkages and collaborations.

Student Internship:

• Indian citizens currently pursuing a Ph.D. on a full-time basis in various forefront disciplines of Biotechnology (agriculture, health sciences, bioengineering, biomedical, fundamental biology, or allied sciences) at a public-funded R&D lab/ S&T Institute /recognized academic institute / University / College in India.

Duration: For a period of upto 6 months 

Age: Up to 32 years as of the last date of application

Overseas Fellowship:

• Indian citizens having Ph.D. in Life Science, Biotechnology, Engineering, or Technology holding a regular position in a public-funded R&D Lab/ S&T Institution / recognized Universities/ Colleges in India.
• Duration: For a period of up to 5 weeks to 12 months
• Age: Up to 45 years as of the last date of application