Khorana Program for Scholars 2025 – Eligibility, Important Dates, How to Apply

The Khorana Program for Scholars is a collaborative initiative between the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, WINStep Forward, and the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF). This program offers Indian students the opportunity to participate in research internships at leading U.S. universities for 10-12 weeks during the summer.

Indian students are invited to apply for the Khorana Program for Scholars 2025, a prestigious initiative by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF), and WINStep Forward. The program offers opportunities to pre-final year students from various undergraduate and postgraduate courses to participate in research internships at top U.S. universities.

Scholars will gain exposure to world-class scientific research facilities, fostering long-term Indo-U.S. research collaborations. The program covers airfare, stipend, and health insurance, with internships running for 10-12 weeks during the summer of 2025. Applications must be submitted online by October 7, 2024.

Khorana Program for Scholars 2025 Highlights

Objectives of the Khorana Program

The main objectives of the program are:

• Providing Indian students exposure to world-class research facilities.
• Fostering Indo-U.S. collaboration in research and capacity building in biotechnology and related fields.
• Encouraging students to pursue research as a career.
• Creating long-term research partnerships between India and the U.S.

Eligibility Criteria

• Pre-final year students enrolled in B. Tech., M. Tech., B.Sc., M.Sc., B.E., M.E., M.S., Integrated B. S-M.S., B.V. Sc., M.V. Sc., B. Pharm., M. Pharm., MBBS., and Master in Medical Science and Technology (MMST) at recognized institutions of higher education in India in Biotechnology and allied areas (including agricultural, food, health, biomedical sciences and interdisciplinary areas like Computational Sciences, Big Data, Machine Learning etc.) are eligible to apply.
• First Year, Final year and PhD students are NOT eligible to apply.
• Applications in subject – fields other than those specified above will not be considered.
• The applicant should have:
  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 8.0 or higher, OR
  • Percentage: 80% and higher
  • Minimum 65% and higher if the applicant is an MBBS student
• Preference will be given to students without prior international research experience.

Program Schedule for 2025 Call (Tentative)

How to Apply for Khorana Program for Scholars 2025?

Applications are only accepted in biotechnology and related fields, including agriculture, health, biomedical sciences, and interdisciplinary areas like Big Data and Machine Learning. Applications outside these fields will not be considered.

• Please register on the IUSSTF Online Application Portal for Visitation Programs at http://49.50.66.168/Program_Details.aspx?ProgramFor=1
• Verify your account using the link sent to your registered email id. Please check your spam/junk folders in case you do not receive mails from iusstf.info@gmail.com.
• Complete the online application and upload scanned copies of latest marksheet, No-Objection Certificate & Two Letters of Recommendation.
• Supporting documents should be provided strictly according to the check-list mentioned in the application form.
• Candidates are advised to go through all the program information/instructions carefully before submitting the application.
• Hard copies of the application form/supporting documents ARE NOT required.

Support Details

A. IUSSTF

• a) Disbursement of an advance grant that includes 90% of the stipend of USD 3000 for the entire duration of the internship (10-12 weeks) along with USD 600 as health insurance to the students before the commencement of their internship. The remaining amount will be released on submission of the reports and related documents towards the closure and settlement of the award.
• b) Facilitation of round-trip travel (upto USD 2500) for selected students. Roundtrip air-tickets for all selected Khorana scholars would be directly provided by the
• IUSSTF travel desk in economy class.

B. WINStep Forward (WSF):

• a) WSF, along with IUSSTF will jointly reach out to the selected candidates and assist in identifying upto 3 U.S. professors (in order of priority) based on matching areas of interest. Following the receipt of the mentor list from the candidates, WSF will contact the U.S. Professors and invite them to participate in the program by hosting a student.
• b) Organize the Orientation Program (virtual/in-person) for the visiting scholars.
• c) Provide necessary support and guidance to the scholars during and after their tenure in the U.S.

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