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RCB Faridabad announces three openings: a ₹1.30L/month Post Doc EIR fellowship, a Project Associate II for TB research, and an apprenticeship for life sciences graduates. Deadlines: Feb 25, Jun 8-9, Jul 24, 2026.
India convened a national conference on rare diseases, Irish lawmakers debated Skyclarys access, and Malta unveiled its first rare disease strategy. New measures include expanded Centres of Excellence, ₹50 lakh assistance, and givinostat reimbursement.
The Department of Biotechnology has opened recruitment for 10 Scientist ‘C’ posts in Pay Matrix Level-11. Applications open February 14, 2026 and close March 15, 2026.
India is expanding rare disease support under the 2021 policy, with aid up to Rs 50 lakh and 15 Centres of Excellence. Officials also called for local innovation as treatment costs can reach ₹16 crore.
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced the first national call for the ₹2,000 crore BIRAC–RDI Fund under India's ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation initiative, marking a major push to scale biotechnology innovations and strengthen India's position in the global biotech race.
Jammu and Kashmir government plans comprehensive Biotechnology Policy to leverage the Union Territory's rich biodiversity and medicinal plant wealth for India's growing bio-economy, with Rs 84.66 crore investment in two biotech parks.
