KSCSTE Emeritus Scientist Scheme (KESS)

Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment Emeritus Scientist Scheme

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Category :
Research
Research Areas :
Science/ Engineering
Fellowship Provided by :
KSCSTE
Provided to :
Scientists / academicians in Kerala

KSCSTE which is an autonomous body, offers Emeritus Scientists Scheme for the selection of Emeritus Scientists of the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, an autonomous body of Government of Kerala. The scheme is mainly for Scientists / academicians in any of the Science/ Engineering branches from the State of Kerala who have retired from service or completed their assignments from reputed institutions with research publications in reputed journals.

The main aim of the scheme is to tap knowledge and to provide support to superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective field of specialization, and to utilize their talents and experience in addressing state level important issues.

The Emeritus Scientists will engage in full time research work for 3 years in the relevant subject areas.

Fellowship Amount

This scheme is for 3 years and will be paid Rs.25,000/- per month with 10% HRA and annual contingency of Rs.1,00,000/-. Assistance of a Research Fellow can be availed.

Eligibility Criteria :

Candidates should

Be scientists / academicians in Kerala by birth or domicile and should have worked as a scientist / academician in reputed institutions with commendable scientific achievements.
Have published research papers in peer reviewed journal with impact factor greater than 1.
Not exceed 65 years of age as on 1st January of the current year.

Selection Procedure

Selection of any candidate will be on the basis of assessment and evaluation of the project.

How to apply

Candidates may submit application in the prescribed format along with the copies of certificates, training, age, educational qualifications, achievements, publications etc. The application should contain mailing address, contact number and e-mail ID.

An undertaking from Head of any of the recognized Research Centres/Departments/Institutions stating that research facilities will be extended to the Emeritus Scientist if selected or have no objection in allowing the Emeritus Scientist to carry out the program in the institution is to be attached along with the application.

The candidate may also submit a brief profile in the prescribed format along with the application form.

Useful Contact

The Head
STPD, KSCSTE
Kerala State Council for Science,Technology and Environment
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram - 695004(India)
Telephone : (0471) 2543701-05 (PABX), 2534605 (O)
Fax : 0471-2540085
E-mail: Contact Now
Website: www.kscste.kerala.gov.in

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engineering fellowship , Science Fellowship

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