India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF)

Fellowship title: India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF)

Deadline: 31^st January 2019

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.

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

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

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.

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