STANFORD-INDIA BIODESIGN FELLOWSHIP

Announcing a fellowship opportunity under the Stanford­India Biodesign (SIB) program for the year 2011 .

About us:

The SIB program explores the basics of biomedical technology innovation and entrepreneurship through an intensive one year fellowship at the Stanford University, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), and the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. The program is sponsored by Department of Biotechnology (Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India) and Stanford University, USA in partnership with Indo-US Science & Technology Forum.

Eligibility:

Candidates with graduate or postgraduate degrees (engineers, doctors, business professionals, others) having passion for invention and early-stage development of new medical technologies addressing the clinical needs in India are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be Indian citizens, and must be able to devote full one year at the Stanford University, USA and the SIB Center, AIIMS, New Delhi. Shortlisted candidates will be called for final interview at New Delhi.

Benefits:

Fellowship pays stipend, tuition, travel and health benefits. Fellows are mentored by experts in the USA and India.

Duration: One year; starting January 2011 (Full time)

Apply online: http://biodesign.stanford.edu/india/

Last Date of Application: Mav 15, 2010

Queries should be addressed to: info@sibiodesign.org