OBRIF Fellowship 2025-26 – Last Date 05 March 2026 | Odisha Biotechnology Research Fellowship Application
OBRIF Fellowship 2025-26 – Last Date to Apply: 05 March 2026
Department: Science & Technology Department, Government of Odisha
Advertisement No: 739 | Date: 12.02.2026
Published: 12 February 2026 (as per official advertisement) Applicable to: Odisha domicile candidates pursuing full-time Ph.D. in biotechnology & allied sciences
Applications are invited for the Odisha Biotechnology Research and Innovation Fellowship (OBRIF) for the financial year 2025-26 under the scheme “Development of Biotechnology”.
Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 05 March 2026 (both email and post). Applications received after the due date will not be entertained under any circumstances.
Key Highlights of OBRIF 2025-26
- Fellowship Amount: ₹30,000 per month + ₹50,000 annual contingency grant + ₹10,000 institutional assistance per year.
- Tenure: 3 years (maximum 20 fellowships per year).
- Eligibility: Odisha domicile, full-time Ph.D. registration in govt university/college or state/central institute in Odisha, M.Sc./M.Tech. in Biotechnology/allied sciences (1st Division) or 4-year UG as per NEP-2020, no other financial support.
Application Submission Details
- Mode: Through proper channel (duly forwarded by Head of the Institute) with all prescribed documents in the given proforma.
- Submit by: 05.03.2026 (both email and hard copy).
- Address: The Director (Biotechnology), Science & Technology Department, Govt of Odisha, 7th Floor, Kharvel Bhawan, Bhubaneswar – 751001
- Email: [As per advertisement – check official PDF for exact email ID]
Important:
- Applications must be forwarded by the Head of the Institute.
- No application will be accepted after 05 March 2026.
- For detailed advertisement, eligibility, proforma, and guidelines, visit the official website of Science & Technology Department, Government of Odisha.
- Any modifications/corrigendum will be hosted on the official website only.
📄 Official Advertisement (PDF): View / Download
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1. What is the last date for OBRIF application in 2025-26?
The last date to submit applications for Odisha Biotechnology Research and Innovation Fellowship (OBRIF) 2025-26 is 05 March 2026.
2. What is the monthly fellowship amount under OBRIF?
Selected fellows receive **₹30,000 per month** + ₹50,000 annual contingency + ₹10,000 institutional assistance per year for 3 years.
3. Who is eligible to apply for OBRIF 2025-26?
Odisha domicile candidates registered full-time for Ph.D. in govt university/college or state/central institute in Odisha, with M.Sc./M.Tech. (1st Division) or 4-year UG (NEP-2020) in Biotechnology/allied sciences, and no other fellowship.
4. How many OBRIF fellowships are available this year?
Maximum **20 fellowships** will be awarded for the financial year 2025-26.
5. Where to submit OBRIF application?
Applications must be sent both by email and post to The Director (Biotechnology), Science & Technology Department, 7th Floor, Kharvel Bhawan, Bhubaneswar – 751001 on or before 05.03.2026.