ISRF India Science and Research Fellowship Program

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ISRF India Science and Research Fellowship Program

Category :
Research Fellowship
Research Areas :
Science and Technology including Engineering and Medical sciences
Fellowship Provided by :
Department of Science and Technology (DST) Ministry of Science and Technology Government of India
Provided to :
Scientists and Researchers 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.

Department of Science and Technology (DST) Ministry of Science and Technology Government of India provides India Science and Research Fellowship for scientists and researchers from neighboring 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.

The fellowship applications will be considered once a year by a Selection Committee.

Provisions

Visiting Fellowship: for durations between 3 to 6 months
Up to 80 fellowships (10 per country) will be awarded annually under this scheme.

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

Fellowship Allowance: Rs. 50,000/- per month which includes accommodation and medical facilities as available to host institutes.

Contingency grant to Fellow Scientist: : Rs. 10,000/- as one time contingency grant.

Contingency research grant for host scientist (through institution): Rs. 20,000/- as one time grant

Airfare: 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

Eligibility Criteria

The Applicant

Applicant should be a citizen/permanent resident of the Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka 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 2019)
The applicant should posses a valid passport
Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India

Selection Criteria

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.

Application Procedure

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.

Hard Copy to :
The Honorary Director
Centre for Co-operation
in Science & Technology among
Developing Societies (CCSTDS)
No:2, Gandhi Mandapam Road,
Chennai – 600025

Soft Copy to :
Email – adm.ccstds@insa.nic.in, dirccstds@gmail.com

Contact

DST Contact:
Dr. Sulakshana Jain
Scientist D, International Division
Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi - 110016
E-mail: Contact Now

CCSTDS Contact:br>Prof.N.Sathyamurthy
Honorary Director
Centre for Co-operation in Science & Technology
among Developing Societies(CCSTDS)
No: 2, Gandhi Mandapam Road
Chennai – 600025, INDIA
E-mail: Contact Now
Website: www.iisertvm.ac.in

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