- be an Indian citizen
- hold a regular position in India
- be below 35 years of age on the last date of submission of application (Note:– Age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/OBC, Women and Physically Handicapped category.)
- hold a Ph.D. degree in any branch of Life Sciences, Computational Sciences (applied to Biotechnology, Medicine or Biological Sciences), Veterinary Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences OR
- hold a master’s degree in Medicine or Dentistry (MD/MS/MDS or IMC designated equivalent) and Engineering/Technology (M.Tech. degree or AICTE designated equivalent)
- have an excellent academic track record
- have published high-quality papers in the best journals or invented technologies as evidenced by granted Indian and/or International patents
- have completed 3 years in India after joining of regular position in India and published high-quality papers in the best journals (Note – The published work after joining in Indian institutions will be considered only for the screening and selection for award of fellowship.)