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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.
3 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Funding for students, researchers & startups.
Scholarships, doctoral & postdoctoral fellowships, research grants, travel grants and biotech startup funding — with Manna Educare guidance for global pathways.
3 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.