Topics Covered:
- Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology and issues relating to intellectual property rights.
Biomedical Research Career Programme
What to study?
For Prelims and Mains: Key features and significance of the programme.
Context: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP).
Key facts:
- It is an Alliance between the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Wellcome Trust (WT).
- The Programme will fulfil the objectives of building and nurturing talent of highest global standards in cutting-edge biomedical research in India, which has led to important scientific breakthroughs and applications to meet societal needs.
- BRCP will make it attractive for high quality Indian scientists working abroad to return to India, and has increased the number of locations geographically within India where world-class biomedical research is undertaken.
- The Programme would continue to build this capacity as also strengthen clinical research and work towards addressing important health challenges for India.
Background:
The Wellcome Trust is an independent charity funding research to improve human and animal health. Established in 1936 and with an endowment of around £15 billion, it is the largest non-governmental source of funds for biomedical research in the United Kingdom.
