Opportunities · Funding · Skills
Life Science Opportunities
Daily verified life-science jobs, internships, PhD positions, postdoc opportunities, scholarships, fellowships, research grants and skill guidance for Indian students and researchers.
Opportunity gives you a chance. Skill gives you selection.
Today’s verified opportunities
Jobs, internships, PhD, postdoc, JRF/SRF & project roles.
Curated from official sources and verified before listing. Always apply through the official website.
8 opportunities
DBT Junior Research Fellowship (DBT-JRF) — Biotechnology
National fellowship that lets qualified biotechnology postgraduates pursue research/PhD with a monthly stipend at recognised Indian institutes.
- Stipend
- ~ Rs 31,000 / month + HRA (as per norms)
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: Build hands-on lab + research-project experience and scientific-writing skills before applying — selection favours candidates with real project exposure.
Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF)
PMRF offers prestigious, well-funded PhD fellowships at IITs, IISc, IISERs and select institutions for outstanding students pursuing doctoral research, including life sciences and biotechnology.
- Stipend
- Approx Rs 70,000-80,000/month + research grant (as per norms)
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: A standout research proposal and data/bioinformatics skills strengthen PMRF applications — build them with scientist-guided projects.
ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR-JRF) — Life Sciences
ICMR fellowship for life-science postgraduates to take up biomedical research at ICMR institutes and recognised universities.
- Stipend
- ~ Rs 31,000 / month + HRA
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: Add biostatistics + data-analysis and a documented research project to stand out in the ICMR-JRF interview.
CSIR-UGC NET JRF — Life Sciences
The CSIR-UGC NET (Junior Research Fellowship) is a national gateway to funded research and PhD positions across India for life-science postgraduates, cleared via the CSIR-UGC NET (Life Sciences) examination.
- Stipend
- Approx Rs 37,000/month + HRA (as per current Government norms)
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: Subject fundamentals, research aptitude and a documented project set NET-JRF qualifiers apart — build them with mentor-guided projects at Manna Biotech.
DST INSPIRE Fellowship — PhD in Sciences
INSPIRE Fellowship provides funded PhD positions in basic and applied sciences for high-ranking postgraduates, supporting doctoral research at recognised Indian institutions.
- Stipend
- Approx Rs 37,000-42,000/month (as per current norms)
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: A clear research plan and strong methodology help in PhD interviews — we support research design, data analysis and scientific writing.
IAS-INSA-NASI Summer Research Fellowship
A national summer fellowship placing selected BSc, MSc and early-PhD students in top Indian research labs to work with leading scientists for about two months — excellent research exposure and CV value.
- Stipend
- Fellowship + travel support (as per scheme)
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: Selection favours students who show genuine research interest and basic lab skills — we help you build a strong profile and project foundation.
SERB / ANRF National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)
Government of India fellowship enabling early-career researchers to carry out postdoctoral research at Indian institutions.
- Stipend
- ~ Rs 55,000 / month + research grant + HRA
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: A clear postdoc project plan and a supporting mentor institution strengthen the application.
Khorana & S.N. Bose Scholars Program (India–USA)
A flagship India-USA student exchange placing selected Indian students in leading US university labs for a summer research internship in science and engineering — strong global research exposure.
- Stipend
- Stipend + travel support (as per program)
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: A solid research CV and lab/bioinformatics exposure strengthen these applications — build them with us; Manna Educare supports the abroad pathway.
Do you have the skills?
Career opportunities open the door. Practical skills help you enter.
Many life-science students miss good opportunities because they have only a degree — not enough practical exposure, research confidence, technical skills, CV strength or application strategy. Manna Biotech helps you build the skills to actually grab them.
Funding desk
Funding for students, researchers & startups.
Scholarships, doctoral & postdoctoral fellowships, research grants, travel grants and biotech startup funding — with Manna Educare guidance for global pathways.
11 opportunities
BIRAC BIG — Biotechnology Ignition Grant
India's flagship early-stage grant for biotech entrepreneurs and startups to convert a research idea into a proof-of-concept.
- Funding
- Grant-in-aid up to ~ Rs 50 lakh per project
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: A defensible proof-of-concept plan plus a prior-art / IP note makes the BIG proposal far stronger.
Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF)
Premier doctoral fellowship for outstanding students to pursue PhD research at IITs, IISc, IISERs and other top institutes, with an enhanced stipend and research grant.
- Funding
- Enhanced PhD stipend + annual research grant (as per PMRF norms)
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: PMRF is highly competitive — a genuine research project, a clear statement of purpose and demonstrable skills matter as much as marks.
DAAD Research Grants — Doctoral Programmes in Germany
Fully funded pathway for Indian researchers to pursue a PhD in Germany, with monthly stipend, travel and insurance support.
- Funding
- €1,300 / month (doctoral) + allowances
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: A sharp research proposal and a confirmed supervisor dramatically raise selection odds.
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowships (Study / Research in the USA)
Flagship US-India fellowships supporting Indian students and scholars to study, research or teach in the United States, with full funding.
- Funding
- Funded (tuition / stipend / travel) as per programme
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: A strong research profile and a sharply written proposal or SOP set Fulbright applicants apart.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (Europe)
Prestigious European postdoctoral fellowships supporting researchers to work in a host institution in Europe, with a competitive salary and mobility support.
- Funding
- Competitive postdoc salary + mobility / family allowances
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: Identify a host PI early and co-develop a strong proposal — MSCA is won on the project and the fit with the host lab.
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships
Prestigious international fellowships supporting postdoctoral researchers to work in leading life-science laboratories worldwide.
- Funding
- Competitive stipend + dependent / travel allowances
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: A strong publication record and a compelling project with the host PI are decisive.
DBT/Wellcome India Alliance Fellowships
India Alliance offers competitive, well-funded biomedical and life-science research fellowships (early-career to senior) supporting independent research in India.
- Funding
- Fellowship + substantial research grant (as per scheme)
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: Strong publications and a clear research vision matter most — we support manuscript preparation and data analysis.
Chevening Scholarships (Master’s in the UK)
UK Government’s fully funded scholarship for a one-year master’s degree, covering tuition, living costs and travel for future leaders.
- Funding
- Fully funded (tuition + stipend + travel)
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: Chevening rewards leadership and a clear career narrative — back it with real research / project experience.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarships
Fully funded scholarships to study a joint master’s programme across multiple European universities, including many life-science and biotechnology tracks.
- Funding
- Fully funded (tuition, travel, monthly allowance)
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: Apply to programmes that match your research interest, and lead with a focused motivation letter plus real project exposure.
Commonwealth Scholarships (UK)
Fully funded UK Master''s and PhD scholarships for Indian and Commonwealth students, covering tuition, stipend and travel — a strong route to advanced study abroad.
- Funding
- Full funding: tuition + stipend + travel (as per scheme)
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: A strong research profile and SOP decide funded UK admissions — Manna Biotech builds the profile and Manna Educare supports the application.
DST Women Scientist Scheme (WOS-A)
WOS-A supports women with a career break to return to research in basic and applied sciences through a funded research project, including life sciences and biotechnology.
- Funding
- Fellowship + research grant (as per scheme)
- Deadline
- See official site
Skill tip: A focused project and methodology help WOS-A proposals — we support study design, data analysis and scientific writing.
Found an opportunity?
Now build the skills to grab it.
Manna Biotech prepares students for life-science careers through hands-on training, internships, research projects, bioinformatics, molecular biology, cell culture, microbiology, NGS awareness, scientific writing and PhD guidance.
Manna Educare
Planning abroad education, PhD or scholarships?
Manna Educare supports life-science students with foreign education counselling, university shortlisting, SOP / CV / LOR guidance, scholarship guidance, PhD abroad applications and global career pathways.
Book counselling
Tell us your goal — we’ll guide your next step.
Disclaimer. Manna Biotech Life Science Opportunities shares verified opportunities for awareness and career guidance. Applications must be submitted only through official websites. Manna Biotech does not guarantee selection, admission, visa, job, PhD, postdoc, fellowship, scholarship, grant, funding, publication or approval. Selection depends on candidate eligibility, profile, official review process and funding-agency rules.