The School of International Biodesign (SiB) — jointly operated by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi — has invited online applications for a one-year fellowship ‘iFellowship’. SiB is an innovation programme implemented by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India at AIIMS, New Delhi and IIT-Delhi.
In the programme, fellows will spend time at AIIMS to observe and identify unmet clinical needs. Subsequently, they will work together to develop solutions and medical device innovations.
Selected candidates will be taken onboard for one year, starting from March 2021. They will be eligible for a stipend of Rs 60,000 per month and will receive travel and medical coverage.
Who can apply?
According to the official notification, candidates passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation, and those who are motivated to work in a team to create social impact, will be suitable for the fellowship. It is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate candidates of Medicine, Engineering, Business, and Design backgrounds.
iFellows will be mentored by faculty members from AIIMS, New Delhi, IIT Delhi, MedTech Industry, start-ups, academia, and hospitals. The program also offers post-fellowship support to promising innovators.
Interested candidates must submit the applications before 25 January 2021, and shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview in February.
How to apply
Step 1: Visit the official website: http://www.biodesignschool.in/
Step 2: Read through the official notification and click ‘Register Now’ at the bottom of the page: http://www.biodesignschool.in/about-fellowships
Step 3: Register yourself as a user to access the application form: http://www.biodesignschool.in/register
