SCHOLARSHIP ALERTS

   

Nanomedicine Ph.D. Scholarship (Rs 8.4 lakhs) Deakin University School of Medicine, Melbourne, Australia
The Scholarship: Rs 63,472–72,021 per month (tax-free) for 3 years.

Research project : Cancer Nanomedicine (developing RNA aptamers for targeted cancer chemo-/radio-therapy and molecular imaging).

Essential qualification : M.Sc./M.Sc. Tech./M.Tech. (only those with Master marks >88% should apply) plus ~2 years experience in CCMB, IIS, IIT or IICT and with GATE >94%.

Demonstrated experience in molecular cloning, PCR-based mutagenesis, mammalian cell culture and/or recombinant protein expression or siRNA is essential. First-author publications are highly advantageous.

To apply: E-mail Assoc./Prof. Wei Duan (wduan@deakin.edu.au) the following (1) B.Sc. and M.S./Tech. transcript; (2) GATE results; (3) Two reference letters from your supervisors for master degree and post-master work; (4) A 300-word research proposal using molecular biology techniques on a project of your interest; (5) Complete CV including educational qualification, experience, publications, etc.; (6) International English Language Testing System results with no band being lower than 7.0 (IELTS can be submitted by December 2010).

Closing date: 20 September 2010.

Further information:
http://www.deakin.edu.au/research/stories/2010/07/16/medical-smart-bombkey- to-eradicating-cancer-cells

Government of India Ministry of Science and Technology Department of Science and Technology BOYSCAST FELLOWSHIP FOR THE YEAR 2010–11

The ‘Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in Chosen Areas of Science and Technology (BOYSCAST)’ programme of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) provides opportunities to the young Indian scientists to visit institutions abroad, interact with scientists there, get trained in latest research techniques and conduct R&D in specially chosen frontline areas of science and technology.

Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of fellowships under the BOYSCAST programme for conducting advanced research and undergoing training in advanced research techniques in overseas research laboratories/institutes, in chosen frontline areas of science and technology for the period of three to twelve months. The chosen areas fall under the following broad areas: (1) Atmospheric and Earth Sciences; (2) Chemical Sciences; (3) Engineering Sciences; (4) Life Sciences; (5) Mathematical Sciences and (6) Physical Sciences.

The candidates may please visit websites given below for the detailed specific chosen areas under each of the above broad areas. The amount of fellowship is US$ 3000 (or equivalent in other foreign currency) per month with maximum duration of fellowship being 12 months.

Eligibility criteria
Young Indian scientists and technologists who fulfill the following conditions can submit application/proposal for award of BOYSCAST fellowship:
(i) Academic qualifications: Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent or M.D. in Medicine or equivalent with research experience or Ph.D. in Science/Engineering or equivalent.
(ii) Age: Up to 35 years (as on 1 April 2010). The applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC and women candidates may be allowed relaxation in the age limit up to 5 years.
(iii) Employment: A regular position in a recognized S&T institution/university/college. Candidate must be officially sponsored (their application to be formally forwarded) by the employer/head of the institution or agency with commitment to depute them for research/training under BOYSCAST programme. Forwarding note merely stating that above would be considered only after award of fellowship will not be considered by DST.
(iv) Place of work: The fellow should be accepted by a foreign scientific/technological institution which is internationally recognized as an outstanding institution where major work in the identified area is in progress.
(v) Candidates who have earlier availed of the BOYSCAST fellowship will not be eligible for consideration again for this fellowship. The candidates who have availed any other overseas fellowship for a period of more than three months through any Government/public funding agency during last two years will also not be considered for this fellowship.
Procedure for application
Application for the award of BOYSCAST fellowship should be sent in the prescribed format. Application is required to be forwarded through the head of agency/organization/university where the candidate is employed. Please refer to the detailed advertisement for the Application formats and other details regarding the submission of the application. The detailed advertisement is available at the websites:
http://dst.gov.in and http://www.serc-dst.org.

Application complete in all respects should reach DST positively by 31 August 2010.

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Reserach Jakkur Bangalore Visiting Fellowships 2010 - 2011

To foster collaborations with the Centre’s faculty and to provide research opportunities, the Centre
offers Visiting Fellowships to research scientists working in educational institutions and R&D
laboratories in India.

Visiting fellows are associated with faculty and honorary faculty of the Centre, and the research work is carried out in the host institution in the broad areas of Life Sciences (including molecular and developmental biology, chronobiology, genetics, ecology, behaviour); Materials Sciences (including nanoscience); Chemical Sciences (including solid-state chemistry, theoretical/computational chemistry, and inorganic, physical and organic chemistry); Physical Sciences (including experimental and theoretical condensed-matter and materials physics, statistical physics, organic electronics and experimental nano biotechnology); Engineering Sciences (including fluid dynamics, nonlinear dynamics, and thermal and chemical engineering) and Atmospheric Sciences.

The fellowship is tenable for 3 months and the total period of stay in the Centre should be no less than 60 days.

The fellowship carries an honorarium of Rs 25,000 per month.

The timing of the visit may be decided according to mutual convenience. Research scientists/engineers (preferably with
a Ph.D.), who have permanent positions in educational institutions, R&D laboratories, etc. are invited to apply. Individuals who have utilized this Visiting Fellowship Programme earlier need not apply.


Application form may be downloaded from http://www.jncasr.ac.in/extn_prog/vf or obtained by writing to the Assistant Coordinator, JNCASR, Jakkur, Bangalore 560 064.

The guidelines regarding the programme are also available in the above mentioned website. Awardees will be notified by 30 September 2010.

Last date for receipt of completed application form: 31 August 2010.
 

Ramalingaswamy Fellowship :Re-entry scheme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt of India.


The scheme is aimed at bringing back researchers of Indian origin working overseas in various fields of biotechnology, including agriculture, health sciences, bio-engineering, energy, environment, bioinformatics and other related areas, and who are desirous of pursing R&D in an Indian institution.

Eligibility
The applicant should possess a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree with an outstanding track record as reflected in publications and other recognitions.
Only candidates of Indian origin working overseas are eligible to apply. Those who have already returned to India and are working in India are not eligible.

About the fellowship
Selected awardees will receive a fellowship amount of Rs 75,000 p.m. (consolidated) and a contingency grant of Rs 500,000/year for purchase of consumables, minor equipment, international and domestic travel, engaging manpower and other contingent expenditure to be incurred in connection with the implementation of research project. However, the host institute/university where applicant proposes to work can consider giving additional benefits (e.g. HRA/housing, medical allowance, leave travel allowance and other benefits) as applicable to regular faculty.

In case an awardee finds a suitable permanent position during the tenure of the fellowship at any research institute/university, he or she can take up the job. In that case, he/she will have to opt for either the fellowship or salary. However, she/he can continue to avail the contingency grant with prior approval of DBT.

Ramalingaswami Fellows could take up fellowship at any of the scientific institutes/university 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. However, the Co-PI has to be a permanent employee of the host institution.

Duration
The duration of the fellowship will be for a period of 5 years. This is extendable by another
5 years on a fresh appraisal.

How to apply
Applications may be sent as per Performa downloadable from DBT website (www.dbtindia.nic.in) and duly forwarded by the competent authority to Dr Meenakshi Munshi, Joint Director, Department of Biotechnology, Block-2, 7th Floor, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003, e-mail: meenakshi29.dbt@nic.in latest by 31 July 2009.

Other details regarding the proforma may be seen at www.dbtindia.nic.in

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) Scholarships for Higher Studies.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. takes pleasure in announcing Bharat Petroleum Scholarship for Higher Studies and invites applications from students who have demonstrated all around brilliance and have a passion to achieve excellence in their chosen field

BPCL is passionate about the 'Generation Next', and thus also supports the various education initiatives at all levels. BPCL scholars are a group of India students who yearly, seek assistance from BPCL in doing their post graduation.

BPCL supports the students, the future of tomorrow, the fuel of tomorrow?s growth with all humility and passion.

Currently we are inviting on-line applications from students who are pursuing higher studies in Universities/Institutes abroad for which firm admissions have been obtained for sessions starting between July 2010 and November 2010.

The last date for submitting applications on-line is 31st May 2010.

Eligibility Criteria

The Bharat Petroleum Scholarships for Higher Studies has been designed with a view to help Indian students who have demonstrated all round brilliance and have a passion to achieve excellence in their chosen field. They should have obtained admission for Post Graduate Programmes Abroad.

General Eligibility Criteria and Other information

The scheme is open to

Indian nationals.
Students pursuing Post Graduate Degree Course Abroad.
Students up to the age of 25 years (born on or after 1.05.1985), who have secured at least 60% at Graduate level.
Students with confirmed admission to any full time Post Graduate Degree Course (in any field of education other than fine arts), for a duration upto two years, at any recognized University/Institute of repute abroad.
Students pursuing higher studies in Universities/Institutes abroad for which firm admissions have been obtained for sessions starting between July 2010 and November 2010.
Please note that the last date for submitting applications is 31st May 2010.
Candidates awaiting results for graduation final year can also apply by mentioning the aggregate percentage obtained so far.
Scholarship will not be given for any Research / PhD work.
Candidates who are receiving part scholarship from any source should indicate the details, as requested in the on-line application form. This will not be a bar for consideration.
Extent of scholarship awarded, i.e., full or part amount, shall be at the sole discretion of Bharat Petroleum.

Application Deadline

May 31, 2010

Online Application

http://www.bharatpetroleum.com/scholarship/new_applicant.asp?from=ami

CSIR–Nehru Science Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an ensemble of 37 state-of-the-art institutes, is amongst the foremost scientific and industrial research organizations. Over the years, this unique organization has helped India usher in a scientific milieu, creating and nurturing talent in a wide variety of S&T domains, spawned many organizations, many disciplines and most importantly has served as a nursery and training ground for most of India’s talented scientists and technologists.

CSIR annually publishes over 3800 papers in science journals and holds over 3000 patents.
‘CSIR–Nehru Science Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Scheme’ has been instituted to foster high quality research opportunities to promising fresh Ph.D. holders in the cutting edge areas of Basic Science, Engineering, Medical and Agriculture at CSIR laboratories. Special focus will be for fundamental research in the inter-phase areas of science and technology.
CSIR intends to offer one hundred (100) such fellowships every year at a consolidated fellowship amount of Rs 35,000 per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) as admissible and a contingency grant of Rs 3.0 lakh per annum. For details about the scheme, eligibility criteria, application process, tenure, etc. please visit our website www.csirhrdg.res.in

 

Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics : Research Scholars Program 2010

The CDFD (Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics) Hyderabad, is a premier institute in the country, which provides services in DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics and conducts basic research in different areas of modern molecular and cellular biology.

The main themes of research at CDFD are:
Genetics
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Molecular Pathogenesis
Computational & Structural Biology
(The details are listed on our website www.cdfd.org.in)
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CDFD invites applications from highly motivated candidates, willing to take up challenges in modern biology, for admissions to our Research Scholars program. Keeping in view the interdisciplinary nature of modern biology, we especially encourage persons from diverse backgrounds to apply. Those admitted as Research Scholars would be encouraged to apply for the Ph.D. program of Manipal University or University of Hyderabad..

Eligibility: M.B.B.S. or Masters degree in any branch of Science, Technology, or Agriculture from a recognized University / Institute. Candidates (other than MBBS graduates) must have cleared the CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/ICAR NET for JRF or GATE (with 90% marks) or JEST.

MBBS candidates are exempted from any of the eligibility tests mentioned herein.

Those who have appeared, but are awaiting results, are also eligible to apply. However, only those candidates will be considered who produce proof of having cleared the CSIR/UGC/DBT/ICMR/ICAR NET JRF or GATE (with 90% marks) or JEST.

Admission to CDFD-Research Scholars program is based on a 2-tier system involving a written / LAN based examination followed by interview of candidates who have qualified the written / LAN based examination.

CDFD is pleased to announce upto two research fellowships for the candidates with MBBS degree. One of the fellows will work in the area of Human Genetics and will be a trainee in a joint program between CDFD and the University of Pittsburgh that is supported by the Fogarty International Center, USA. The admission procedure will remain the same as that given above.

In the case of candidates whose JRF examination results are announced before the written / LAN based examination of CDFD takes place, and have qualified the NET with fellowship, they will be eligible to appear for the CDFD examination upon furnishing the relevant details of having cleared the JRF/NET with fellowship

Applications may be made online through our website (www.cdfd.org.in). Applications may also be made on plain paper as per the format displayed on our website and should be sent to Admissions Co-ordinator, Academic cell, CDFD (Office Block), Bldg.-7, Gruhakalpa, 5-4-399/B Nampally, Hyderabad 500 001. However, the preferred mode of submitting applications will be online.

The last date for applications to reach CDFD is 30.04.2010.

The list of eligible candidates will be displayed on our website on 07.05.2010. No individual intimation letter would be sent.

Eligible candidates will be called for written / LAN based examination at CDFD on 19.06.2010. Those who qualify the written / LAN based examination will be interviewed on 20.06.2010. No TA/DA will be paid. Director, CDFD reserves the right to accept / reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons whatsoever.

Stanford - India Biodesign (SIB) International Fellowships

The goal of Stanford-India Biodesign is to train the next generation of medical technology innovators in India. This is facilitated through a fellowship, internships and events.

Funded by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, Stanford University, and other supporters, the SIB Fellowship Program is centered in New Delhi and administered as a collaboration between Stanford University, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in partnership with the Indo-US Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF). In future years, the fellowship and associated teaching programs will be developed in other centers in India.
Fellows receive tuition, stipend, and international travel support (for trips required for the fellowship.)
Fellowship

This highly competitive program is directed towards Indian citizens who have an interest in the invention and early-stage development of new medical technologies. Successful applicants will have advanced degrees and/or significant work experience. University faculty are strongly encouraged to apply.

During the fellowship, approximately half of the fellows’ time is , at Stanford University and the other half spent in India. Fellows work on a multidisciplinary team joining other innovators with a combination of engineering, medical and business backgrounds.

The team examines clinical needs within the Indian setting, identifying opportunities for medical technology innovation. Working closely with Stanford, AIIMS and IIT Delhi faculty, the teams invent, prototype, develop and patent one or more new technologies. Fellows are also mentored by “real-world” experts from the medical technology, legal and venture capital industries in the United States and India.

The fellowship begins in January each year.

Fellows must commit to remaining in India at the completion of the program, with the intent of returning to academia (to develop Biodesign-related programs), founding startup companies or joining existing medical technology companies.

Fellows are paid a full stipend while they are in the fellowship, although the amount varies between Stanford and Delhi. Any required tuition and health benefits are also covered.
Internship

Internships are offered at the AIIMS SIB Centre on an annual basis. Interns spend three months at the SIB Centre working with the fellows to find solutions to the needs they have identified. Interns are mentored by the SIB Fellows and Faculty during their stay at AIIMS. Interns are paid a modest stipend. Further information is available on the Internship page.
Events

Every year we hold an Indian Medtech Summit in Delhi, India. The AIIMS SIB faculty, fellows and staff facilitate the event and many members of the medtech community attend including AIIMS faculty, industry representatives, government officials, local and US-based entrepreneurs, students and others. The 2010 Summit aas held in Delhi on December 10, 2010.
Contact Information

The address at AIIMS for the SIB Centre

Stanford India Biodesign (SIB) Centre
Room No.108, Old OT Block (First Floor)
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029
Ph:+91-11-26593758
Ph/Fax: +91-11-26588168



Web site : Application form and other details are available at http://biodesign.stanford.edu/bdn/india/

 

Regional Centre for Biotechnology : Young Investigator Awards

Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) is a newly established institution of education, training and research in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi by the Dept of Biotechnology, Govt of India under an agreement with UNESCO.

RCB is designed to be a Centre of excellence in biotechnology with intimate contributions from the countries of the region and academic institutions from the rest of the world and provides a meeting place where innovation, enterprise and development will germinate.

Applications are invited for the RCB-YI awards from young scientists below the age of 35 years, to work in the areas related (but not limited) to structural, systems and synthetic biology, tissue engineering, analysis of complex diseases for identification of intervention points and development of knowledge-based drug discovery strategies, under the mentorship of senior faculty of RCB.

Those likely to complete their Ph.D. programme in the next 3 months are also eligible to apply.

The Award shall be initially for a duration of three years. The award carries a consolidated stipend of Rs 40,000 per month. The awardee shall not be entitled to draw any other fellowship or salary.

Interested young scientists may apply with a recent bio-data and copies of up to two key publications in SCI-cited journals to Manager (A&F), Regional Centre for Biotechnology, National Institute of Immunology Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110 067, latest by 10 May 2010.

Advance copy of the application may be e-mailed to rcb@nii.ac.in. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview for the final selection. Interim Office: National Institute of Immunology Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi 110 067
 

Wellcome Trust DBT Intermediate Fellowships for Researchers in India

This scheme supports excellent scientists who wish to undertake high-quality research and to establish themselves as independent researchers in an academic institution in India.

Applicant should have between four to seven years of postdoctoral/clinical research experience with PhD degree. The candidate should also demonstrate his contribution to science as published reserach work in peer reviewed journals.


This scheme supports those candidates who are willing to build long term career with Indian Research Institutes.

The preliminary application deadline is April 23, 2010.
Shortlisted applicants shall submitt full application by July 02, 2010.


To know more about the funding support, application format and other details please visit
http://www.wellcomedbt.org/Funding/Fellowship-schemes/Intermediate-Fellowships/purpose.html

 

De Souza Trust Goa Scholarship and the Goa Education Trust (GET) Scholarship to study in the UK.

The British Council is  offering  young enterprising Goan students the De Souza Trust Goa Scholarship and the Goa Education Trust (GET) Scholarship to study in the UK

The scholarship covers full or part tuition fees student visa for the UK

To be eligible for application The applicant should:
be an Indian citizen with a valid Indian passport and residing in India at the time of applying for the scholarship
be resident in Goa or born of Goan parents
be not more than 30 years old at the time of applying for the scholarship
be a graduate and have excellent academic track record and extra curricular achievement
have confirmed admission for any academic course of study in the UK for up to one year

Last date to submit complete applications is 31 May 2010, 6pm IST.
Please read the Application Guidelines before applying.

For details, please contact:

The De Souza Trust Goa Scholarships
British Council Division
British Deputy High Commission
901, 9th Floor, Tower1, One Indiabulls Centre, 841, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone Road (West), Mumbai 400 013
Tel: +91-22-6748 6825, 67486739
Email:mumbai.enquiry@in.britishcouncil.org

Interested candidates can read the guidelines and apply online at

http://www.britishcouncil.org/india-scholarship-de-souza-trust-goa-scholarship.htm

Scotland's Saltire Scholarship for Master's Degree

Under this exciting scholarship opportunity, one can achieve a Masters degree from one of the UK’s top-ranked research universities. We are now looking for bright, talented and hard working individuals to live, work and study in Scotland in 2010.

The scotland scholarship is  offering up to 200 Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US citizens the opportunity of a scholarship to study at one scotland's world renowned universities for their postgraduate Masters degree.

The scholarship amount is £2000 as a one off award towards the cost of tuition fees for a full time Masters level course (excluding PhD studies) in a wide range of subject areas. Applicant can  choose to study at any of Scotland's 17 universities and Higher Education Institutions.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 OCTOBER 2010 ENTRY

Interested can apply online at  thttp://www.scotlandscholarship.com/

Deadline for applications is Friday 11 June 2010.

Rameshwardasji Birla Smarak Kosh Research Fellowships

Applications for research fellowships are invited under following categories
(1) Research Fellowships for those registered for PhD in medical or related fields in India
(2) Training grants for obtaining special training in medical or related fields abroad only
(3) Research grants for senior members of the profession for carrying out research in medical or related fields in India only
(4) Scholarship in the academic year 2010-11 for postgraduate studies only in medical or related fields

Last date of submission of application is 30 June 2010. The prescribed application forms can be obtained from Rameshwardasji Birla Smarak Kosh, Medical Research Centre, Bombay Hospital Trust, Hospital Avenue, Mumbai 4000020, either personally or sending self addressed cover (24 x 10 cms) bearing rupees 10 postage

Khorana Program for Scholars

University of Wisconsin Madison (UW) the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India and Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) are partnering to support the prestigious Khorana Program for Scholars named in honor of Dr. Har Gobind Khorana, who won the Nobel Prize in 1968 for his work at the interface of chemistry and biology while a member of the UW faculty. The Khorana Program will provide opportunities to Indian Scientists to undertake research at University of Wisconsin Madison in summer 2010 for a period of 10 weeks.

The Khorana Program is envisaged to
Provide encouragement to young scholars to undertake R&D
Stimulate creativity amongst student
Transform research into societal benefits
Build a seamless scientific community between India and the United States

Eligibility
B.Tech, M.Tech and M.Sc. students currently enrolled in recognised institution of higher education in India in the areas of Biotechnology including agriculture, health and biomedical sciences.

Scholarship Include
Stipend, Accommodation and Air Fare

For Application guidelines refer to www.biochem.wisc.edu/faculty/ansari/khorana_program

For Program Information contact
Dr. Nishitha Bopanna
Indo-Us Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
12 Hailey Road, Full bright House, New Delhi - 110001
Email : scholar@indousstf.org or write to khoranaprogram@cals.wisc.edu

Application Deadline : 30 November 2009

DBT - Reserach Associateship in Biotechnology and Life Sciences

Applications are invited from PhD, MD and MS candidates to pursue cutting edge research in frontier areas of biotechnology and life sciences

Eligibility
PhD degree in science, engineering or MD or MS degree in any area of medicine with research interest in biotechnology and life sciences

Details of the Award
The award is tenable for a period of 2 years. In certain cases can also be extended upto 5 years. Each fellow will be entitled to a stipend in the range of 16000-18000 per month and a research contingency grant of Rs 50000 per year. The candidates who are yet to be awarded PhD, MD. MS, if selected will receive a stipend of 14000 per month. The fellow will also be entitled to HRA and other benefits.

Mode of Selection
The candidates will be selected based on their CV and performance in the interview. The interview will be held at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. The candidates will receive II sleeper railway ticket fare for attending the interview.

Mode of Application
Complete details of application are available at www.sid.iisc.ernet.in/dbtpdf.htm

Last date of application is October 20, 2009

The Wellcome Trust UK - DBT India Alliance : Biomedical Reserach Career Program

The Wellcome Trust provides financial assistance to Biomedical Reserach Scientists at key stages of research careers. The scheme provides scholarships to scientists from India in fields of biomedical research - from fundamental molecular and cellular studies to clinical and public health research.

Senior Fellowship : For outstanding scientists with 5-10 years pf experience. The fellowship provides financial assistance upto 5 years. Applications are particularly encouraged from scientists currently working outside India but willing to return to India

Early Career Fellowship : The fellowship provides financial support upto 4 years to new postdoctoral candidates. Candidates should be Indian national but do not have to be resident in India during the course of application. Have no more than of 12 months postdoctoral or relevant clinical research experience at the time of submission of application. Applications are also invited form students in the final year of their PhD.

Preliminary applications should be submitted on or before September 14, 2009.

Full applications will be invited by October 12, 2009 to be submitted by December 4, 2009.

Application forms and complete details are available at www.wellcomedbt.org

 

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