India Science and Research Fellowship is to provide opportunity to scientists and

researchers from neighbouring countries namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan,

Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka 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.

India Science and Research Fellowship is to provide opportunity to scientists and researchers from neighbouring countries namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan,Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka to work in contemporary research areas acrossall major disciplines of science and technology including engineering and medicalsciences at premier research laboratories and academic institutions in India.Up to 42 fellowships (for all countries) will be awarded annually under this scheme. The fellowship applications will be considered once a year by a Selection Committee.

Fellowship Highlights:

Feature:

• 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

• 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

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, CICS, Chennai, India.

Notification of selection results: Award intimation will be sent to the successful candidates by the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India through CICS. The names of the awardees, host researchers and institutions as well as theirresearch themes will be posted also on the websites of DST, India; CICS, Chennai and the respective Indian Embassies.

Placement Process: 

• 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 CICS, Chennai, India