Postdoctoral Fellowship in Advanced Drug Delivery Systems at BITS Pilani Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani in

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Drug Delivery

Funding

The fellowship provides Rs. 80,000 per month plus applicable HRA, or Rs. 50,000 per month plus HRA for candidates who have submitted their thesis but not yet awarded the degree. Additionally, a research grant of Rs. 2,00,000 per annum and overheads of Rs. 1,00,000 per annum are provided. The fellowship is tenable for 2 years and is taxable under Indian income tax rules.

Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Country

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani

University

Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani

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Official Email

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Keywords

Drug Delivery

Medical Science

Pharmacy

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

About this position

The Department of Pharmacy at Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani, invites applications for the ANRF–National Postdoctoral Fellowship (NPDF) in Advanced Drug Delivery. This prestigious fellowship is designed for highly motivated early-career researchers interested in conducting independent, high-impact research in advanced pharmaceutical drug delivery systems, with a focus on novel and targeted drug delivery approaches. The position offers access to excellent institutional facilities and a collaborative academic environment at BITS Pilani.

The NPDF is aimed at identifying and supporting outstanding young researchers in frontier areas of science and engineering. Fellows will work under the mentorship of Dr. Gautam Singhvi, Associate Professor, and will have the opportunity to develop as independent researchers. The fellowship is open to Indian citizens who have obtained a Ph.D., M.D., or M.S. degree from a recognized university, or have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the award of the degree. Applicants must have at least two published papers and be within five years of their Ph.D. viva-voce. The upper age limit is 35 years, with relaxation for eligible categories.

The fellowship provides a competitive stipend of Rs. 80,000 per month plus HRA (or Rs. 50,000 per month plus HRA for those awaiting degree award), a research grant of Rs. 2,00,000 per annum, and overheads of Rs. 1,00,000 per annum. The tenure is two years, and the fellowship is taxable under Indian income tax rules. The host institution will provide necessary administrative and infrastructural support.

Applicants must not have previously availed the NPDF, and the mentor cannot be the applicant's Ph.D. supervisor or from the same department/institution where the applicant earned their degree. The application window is open from 15 January to 17 February 2026. Interested candidates should apply online via the ANRF portal and send an expression of interest and CV to Dr. Gautam Singhvi. For more details, visit the official ANRF website.

Keywords: Advanced Drug Delivery, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Targeted Drug Delivery, Pharmacy, Postdoctoral Fellowship, India.

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What's required

Applicants must be Indian citizens with a Ph.D., M.D., or M.S. degree from a recognized university, or have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the award of the degree. At least two published papers are required. The upper age limit is 35 years at the time of application, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged & Women candidates. Applicants must apply within five years of their Ph.D. viva-voce and cannot have previously availed the NPDF. The mentor must hold a regular academic/research position in India and cannot be the applicant's Ph.D. supervisor or from the same department/institution where the applicant earned their degree.

How to apply

Apply online via the ANRF portal at https://www.anrfonline.in/ANRF/npdf. Register and complete all mandatory profile fields. Identify and confirm a mentor. Send an expression of interest and CV to Dr. Gautam Singhvi at [email protected].