Applications are invited for the “Young Researcher Award -

L A D Y     T A T A    M E M O R  I A L    T R U S T
Founded 1932 
Bombay House, Homi Mody Street 
Mumbai 400 001. 
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Applications are invited for the 
“Young Researcher Award -  
This Scheme is instituted by the Lady Tata Memorial Trust (LTMT) to recognize and 
reward young Indian scientists with outstanding track record in biological sciences, a 
deep commitment to find innovative solutions to major problems related to human 
diseases and 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 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.  
Applications along with separate summary sheets (8 copies), duly forwarded by the host 
institute as per pro forma (attached), may be sent to: 
The Secretary 
Lady Tata Memorial Trust, 
Bombay House, 
24 Homi Mody Street,  
Fort, 
Mumbai 400 001 
OBJECTIVES: 
The aim is to reward Young Researchers (< 40 years) who have displayed a potential 
for high quality research. 
SCOPE: 
All areas of Life Sciences and Biotechnology related to human diseases will be covered 
by this Award. 
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. 
1 ABOUT THE AWARD :
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. 5.00 
lakhs per annum for meeting the expenses on 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.  
HOST INSTITUTION:
The Institution where the candidate is working will provide the necessary infrastructure 
and administrative support for pursuing research under this Award.   
DURATION: 
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.  
PROCESSING FEE :
A Money Order of Rs.500/- being Processing Fee (non-refundable) should be forwarded 
in favour of the Lady Tata Memorial Trust, and the original postal receipt of the same 
should be attached at the top of the original set of the application form. 
Please note that :- 
The candidate must submit the application strictly in conformity with the pattern given 
in the Pro-Forma.   THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE FRESHLY COMPUTERGENERATED.  TYPED / HAND-WRITTEN APPLICATION  WILL BE  REJECTED.
The candidate must forward the application  through the Director of a recognised 
Research Institute or Laboratory where he / she proposes to work. The application 
must be accompanied by : 
EIGHT SETS - original + seven copies of the application must be submitted.  Please 
note that the application sets should only be corner-stapled and  SHOULD NOT 
BE BOUND IN ANY OTHER  MANNER. The application should be addressed to  The 
Secretary, Lady Tata Memorial Trust, Bombay House,  24 Homi Mody Street, 
Mumbai 400 001,


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.  It may please be noted that testimonials, reprints 
and other papers received with the application will not be returned.  Any canvassing, 
direct or indirect, will entail disqualificat