Cellogen Innovators Research Fellowship (CIRF)
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Cellogen Innovators Research Fellowship (CIRF) is open to graduate and postgraduate students in Neuroscience, Biotechnology or Bioinformatics from recognised Indian academic and R&D institutions. The fellowship supports hands-on training and research exposure in specialised areas including CRISPR, Lentiviral Vectors (LVV) and CAR-T Cell Engineering, AI in Healthcare and Computational Modelling, Computational Neuroscience, and Clinical Oncology Research. Selected candidates may undertake their internship under any scientist or laboratory willing to provide training. Cellogen Therapeutics will oversee the screening, shortlisting, and interview processes, with final selection based on merit and overall performance.
Fellowships will carry stipends of Rs.10,000/- per month.
Students who have completed or are currently pursuing a B.E./B.Tech., B.Sc., M.Sc., or M.Tech. degree in Neuroscience, Biotechnology or Bioinformatics from a recognized Indian university, with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade in the academic years 2025–26 or 2024–25, are eligible to apply.
Candidates will be screened and shortlisted for an online interview. Final selection is contingent upon meeting eligibility criteria.
| Sr. No | Events | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Closing date for submission of online applications | 20th December, 2025 |
| 2. | Announcement of shortlisted candidates | 31st December, 2025 |
| 3. | Online interviews | 1st week of January 2026 |
| 4. | Announcement of selected candidates | 2nd week of January 2026 |
| 5. | Training period | 3 months or 6 months |