Last date
31/03/2026
Reward
700,000
Qualification
Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
LADY TATA MEMORIAL TRUST (LTMT) YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD
This Scheme is instituted by the Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT) to recognize and reward young Indian scientists with an outstanding track record in biological sciences, a deep commitment to finding innovative solutions to major problems related to human diseases and the 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 a 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. All areas of Life Sciences and Biotechnology related to human diseases will be covered by this Award. ITEM DESCRIPTION Name LADY TATA MEMORIAL TRUST (LTMT) YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD Provided By LTMT Purpose To reward Young Researchers (< 40 years) who have displayed a potential for high-quality research.
- Region
- Maharashtra
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/03/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is March 31, 2026.
Eligibility
i). The Award is open to Indian Nationals, residing in India, who are below the age of 40 years. ii). The applicant should possess a Ph.D. degree in any Biological Science 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. The awardee will be eligible for regular research grants through extramural and other research schemes of various S & T agencies of the Government of India.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 700,000
- The amount of the Award will be Rs. 25,000/- per month in addition to regular salary from the host institute.
- 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 of 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 the purchase of any items from the contingency grant. For detailed information about the Award, Download the document. Information is not Available.
Application
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 Online Application and Registration For the academic year, all applications will only be accepted online. Every applicant must register himself/herself before applying online. After the applicant completes the registration form, an email notification will be sent to him/her with the e-mail body containing a link for the activation of the account. Please note that the registration process will be completed only after the user clicks on the link in the e-mail. Award Schedule The Trust Secretary will open the dates for the current academic year to invite applications. Applicants will be allowed to apply during this period only. The applicant is supposed to select the fellowship/scholarship carefully, as in an academic year, he/she will be able to apply for only one category. In case, an applicant wants to apply for another scholarship, he/she will have to cancel the scholarship by sending an email to the System Administrator on id ltmtadmin@tatatats.org. Save and Submit Applicant will be able to save the application as many times as required before he/she finally submits it. After submission, no further changes will be allowed in the application. For more information Click here
Selection process
- The selected applicants will be called for an interview in the middle/third week of March/April and based on personal interview, one young researcher will be awarded and announced by the end of March/April. The selected Researcher will be required to commence research effective 1st April/May.
- 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.
- Any misbehaving, arguments, or canvassing, direct or indirect, will entail disqualification. Other Info The Institution where the candidate is working will provide the necessary infrastructure and administrative support for pursuing research under this Award. The duration of the Award will be initially for three years, extendable further by two years, on a review by the Trust’s Experts’ Committee.
Contact
India Office Postal address Bombay House 24, Homi Mody Street Fort Mumbai - 400 001 Maharashtra INDIA Tel: +91 - 22 - 6665 7697 Mr Rohan Dhanrao Program Officer Email: rdhanrao@tatatrusts.org International Office Contact Postal address Prof. Nicholas Cross (Secretary), C/o Mr F. Parekh, Tata Limited, 18 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7HS. Telephone: Tata Trust: 020 7235 8281 Email: Sonia@tata.co.uk For more information Click here Apply Now https://ladytatatrust.tatatrusts.org/StaticPageIndia/Awards/8