(DST) Department of Science and Technology Ministry of Science and Technology Government of India is announced the India science and research fellowship program check out your eligibility criteria, stipend, selection procedure, how to apply and complete information..
INDIA SCIENCE AND RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (ISRF)
INTRODUCTION
The dynamics of the 21st century knowledge economy is being progressively driven by scientific and technological capabilities of a nation. The economic growth, prosperity and development of a country is increasingly being determined by its S&T competence and strength rather than its material and resource base. Recognizing that S&T is an important instrument in the growth paradigm, both developed and developing countries have evolved S&T policies to augment and strengthen their research infrastructure and technology intensity. India over the years has evolved a policy and program framework aimed at strengthening research and education infrastructure, building excellence and capacity in science for fostering knowledge creation and promoting innovation. India with its long culture and tradition in science has positioned itself as one of the leading countries in basic research supported through a vast network of apex R&D institutions. India is keen to enter into partnerships with its neighbouring countries to foster closer scientific and technological collaboration through human capacity building in advanced areas of research and development. The India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) aims at providing opportunities to researchers and scientists from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, SriLanka and Thailand to undertake R&D at premier research and academic institutions in India.
ABOUT DST
The Department of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India is mandated to nurture, foster and promote scientific and technological research and development in India. DST is the major agency in the country for the promotion of basic and applied sciences through intramural and extramural research funding across disciplines and institutions. This includes support to both human capacity development and research infrastructure building. The Department plays a critical role in supporting technology development capabilities in non-strategic sectors including societal interventions through science and technology and the promotion of innovation and techno-entrepreneurship. DST is also responsible for the formulation of the science, technology and innovation policy of the country including other R&D enabling policies of the Government of India. One of the core responsibilities of DST is to enter into international cooperation, partnerships and alliances required for promoting bilateral, regional and multilateral S&T collaborations. (www.dst.gov.in)
ABOUT CCSTDS
Centre for Co-operation in Science & Technology among Developing Societies (CCSTDS) is a Unit of Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi. The Centre is mandated to promote S & T co-operation for the mutual benefit of the scientists of developing countries from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Arab regions. The focus is on providing opportunity for developing country (other than India) scientists to carry out research in premier research institutions in India. CCSTDS co-ordinates the INSA-JRD Tata Fellowship, DBT-TWAS Fellowship and the JNCASR-CCSTDS Fellowship for developing countries scientists/ researchers and Travel Fellowship scheme and KIRAN- IPR Programme for Indian Nationals. (www.ccstds.tn.nic.in) CCSTDS, Chennai implements the ISRF program on behalf of DST.
SCOPE AND DURATION OF FELLOWSHIP India Science and Research Fellowship is to provide opportunity to scientists and researchers from neighbouring countries namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand to work in contemporary research areas across all major disciplines of science and technology including engineering and medical sciences at premier research laboratories and academic institutions in India.
Up to 80 fellowships (10 per country) will be awarded annually under this scheme. The fellowship applications will be considered once a year by a Selection Committee.
FEATURES:
- Enable to undertake cutting edge research work in India
- Open to faculty, scientists and researchers in science, engineering and medicine
- Monthly sustenance allowance and one time contingency grant
- Return airfare
TYPE AND DURATION OF FELLOWSHIP OFFERED:
Visiting Fellowship: for durations between 3 to 6 months
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: 31st January 2019
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The Applicant
- Applicant should be a citizen/permanent resident of the Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, SriLanka and Thailand.
- The applicant should be actively engaged in research at a University or research institution in their country in various areas of science and technology including engineering and medical sciences.
- Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D/M.Tech/M.Sc/MBBS with 3-5 years research or teaching experience. Applicants registered for a Ph.D degree in home country may also apply.
- Must be below 45 years of age (as on 31st December 2018)
- The applicant should posses a valid passport.
- Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India.
VALUE OF AWARD:
Fellowship
- Fellowship Allowance: Rs.50,000/per month which includes accommodation as available to host institutes.
- Contingency grant to Fellow Scientist: Rs. 10,000/as one time contingency grant.
- Contingency research grant for host (through institution): Rs. 20,000/- One time grant.
- Airface : Round trip air ticket by economy class from the place of employment in their own country to the Indian host institute, through shortest route. Local transport by Road/rail between the nearest airport and the host institute in India.
- Visa fee : Will be reimbursed
HOW TO APPLY:
Researchers/scientists actively engaged in research at a university or research institution meeting the eligibility criteria should apply using prescribed format (can be downloaded from the websites www.ccstds.tn.nic.in ; www.dst.gov.in) to respective implementing agency in partner country (if available) or CCSTDS, Chennai. If the respective implementing agency in partner country is not available, Applications may be submitted as hard copy or scan copy with supporting documents (please see application form) to CCSTDS.
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SELECTION PROCESS AND NOTIFICATION:
a) Selection Process:
Pre-screening of applications will be undertaken by the implementing Agency in partner country solely based on scientific merit and proposed contribution to advanced research in the subject field. Final selection and award decision
will be made by DST, Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt.of India through their implementing agency, CCSTDS, Chennai, India.
b) Notification of selection results: Award intimation will be sent to the successful candidates by the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India through CCSTDS. The names of the awardees, host researchers and institutions as well as their research themes will be posted also on the websites of DST, India; CCSTDS, Chennai and the respective Indian Embassies.
c) Placement Process:
- Candidates are required to finalize the dates of fellowship jointly with host Indian scientist.
- The selected candidates will be issued visa by Indian Mission in their country.
- For visa issuance, selected candidates will be required to approach Indian Mission with all documents and travel plan.
- A copy of these documents and other travel details must be sent to CCSTDS, Chennai, India.
CONTACTS IN INDIA:
DST Contact:
Dr. Sulakshana Jain Scientist,
International Division Department of Science & Technology(DST) Technology Bhawan,
New Mehrauli Road New Delhi - 110016 Email: jain.s@nic.in
CCSTDS Contact:
Prof.N.Sathyamurthy Honorary
Director Centre for Co-operation in Science & Technology among Developing Societies (CCSTDS) No: 2, Gandhi Mandapam Road Chennai – 600025, INDIA
Email: adm.ccstds@insa.nic.in
dirccstds@gmail.com
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