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The India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) program is inviting applications 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. The objective of the ISRF program is to support and strengthen scientific research capacity in the developing world by providing opportunities for scientists to conduct research at Indian institutions. Selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend to cover living expenses during their stay in India.
India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) Apply Now for 2022-23
Scope of ISRF Fellowship 2022
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
OPENING OF THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS: 01st September 2022
DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING APPLICATIONS: 15th October 2022
Eligibility for ISRF Fellowship 2022
- Applicant should be a citizen/permanent residents of 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. B.Sc (Hons) with PhD is not eligible.
- Must be below 45 years of age (as on 30th September 2022)
- The applicant should possess a valid passport
- Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India
Award Amount for ISRF Fellowship 2022
- 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 for ISRF Fellowship 2022
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:
The Executive Director
Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg
New Delhi-110002
Soft Copy to:
Email : esoffice@insa.nic.in
• The last date for receipt of the applications is 15th October 2022. No application submitted beyond the deadline will be accepted.
Selection Process for ISRF Fellowship 2022
The implementing Agency in the partner nation will pre-screen proposals exclusively on the basis of their scientific value and potential to enhance research in the field. Through their implementing agency, INSA, New Delhi, the DST, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, shall make the final selection and grant decision.
Selection Result for ISRF Fellowship 2022
Results of the selection process will be sent to the selected candidates via INSA by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. On the websites of DST, India; INSA, New Delhi; and the relevant Indian Embassies, the names of the winners, host researchers, and institutions, as well as their research subjects, will also be displayed.
Placement Process for ISRF Fellowship 2022
- The Academy will assist the researchers in identifying the host institution wherever necessary.
- 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 INSA, New Delhi
For more details, please visit official website dst.gov.in