Applications are invited from researchers who are actively involved in research activities and holding permanent positions in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand to visit India under the India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) Programme to pursue research in frontier/ advanced areas of science including Medicine and Agriculture for a period of 3 – 6 months. The programme is funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi.
About the 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
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Enable to undertake cutting edge research work in India.
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Open to faculty, scientists and researchers in science, engineering and medicine.
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Monthly sustenance allowance and one time contingency grant.
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Return airfare.
Type and Duration of Fellowship Offered
Important Dates
Eligibility
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Applicant should be a citizen/permanent residents of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
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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.
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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.
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Must be below 45 years of age (as on 31st March 2022).
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The applicant should possess a valid passport.
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Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India.
Value of Award
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.
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.dst.gov.in) to respective implementing agency in partner country (if available) or INSA, New Delhi.
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 INSA.
Hard Copy to
Soft Copy to
Contacts in India
DST Contact
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Dr. Charu Agarwal
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Scientist C, International Division
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Department of Science & Technology (DST)
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Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi - 110016
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Email: [email protected]
INSA Contact
For more details and to apply online, please visit here.
