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BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY HIGHER & ADVANCED NETWORK (BHAVAN) FELLOWSHIPS

Delhi

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Last date

31/08/2026

Reward

Not Available

Qualification

Science, Other

Post

Higher studies

General information

Scholarship name

BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY HIGHER & ADVANCED NETWORK (BHAVAN) FELLOWSHIPS

Recognizing that climate change, clean and efficient energy and environmental protection are among the biggest challenges facing India and the United States and to address the need for human resource development and capacity building in the frontier area of Building Energy Efficiency; the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) have developed a dynamic visitation program between Indian and US institutions and premier US Universities. The Building Energy Efficiency Higher & Advanced Network (BHAVAN) Fellowships are envisaged to create a sustainable and vibrant linkage between the two nations, as well as build long term Indo-American science and technology relationships. Duration Fellowships: Minimum 3 months and up to 12 months The Program is envisaged to 1. Provide opportunity to best and brightest Indian students and scientists to gain exposure and access to world class research facilities in US academia and labs; 2. Promote research and capacity building in the frontline area of Building Energy Efficiency; 3. Pave way for the next generation scientists and technologists from India to interact with American peers, thus helping to build long-term R&D linkages and collaborations. ITEM DISCRIPTION Name BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY HIGHER & ADVANCED NETWORK (BHAVAN) FELLOWSHIPS Provided by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) Elegible for Science & Technology Students

Region
Delhi
Scholarship type
Private
Fields
Science, Other
For
Higher studies

Key dates

Last date to apply: 31/08/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is August 31, 2026.

Eligibility

For Student Internships Indian citizens having Ph.D./M.Tech./M.S.(Research)/M.Arch. in Science, Engineering, Technology or Architecture in the specific area of Building Energy Efficiency / Built Environment / Habitat Energy Efficiency. Relaxation in qualifications could be made for individuals with proven and considerable research background and experience who are part of a recognized institution of higher education and learning in India. Areas: Building Energy Efficiency / Built Environment / Habitat Energy Efficiency Age: Up to 32 years as on 31 December of the year in which the call is made. *At the time of application, students must have at least two semesters of study left to be completed of the program that they are currently enrolled in. Subsequently, at the time of availing the internship, students must have at least one semester of study left to be completed of the program that they are currently enrolled in. For Fellowships

  1. Indian citizens having Ph.D./M. Tech./ M.S.(Research)/M.Arch. in Science, Engineering, Technology or Architecture in the specific area of Building Energy Efficiency / Built Environment / Habitat & Energy Efficiency. Relaxation in qualifications could be made for individuals with proven and considerable research background and experience who are part of a recognized institution of higher education and learning in India.
  2. Applicants must be pursuing independent research on extra-mural / industry-supported research projects and should have credentials expected of an established research.
  3. Employment: A regular position in a public-funded R&D Laboratory/S&T institution/ recognized academic institute (University/College) in India. Age: Upto 40 years as on 31 December of the year in which the call is made.

Award & availability

Stated amount: Not Available Fellowship /Internship Includes:

  1. Monthly Stipend
  2. Return Air fare
  3. Contingency Allowance
  4. Health Insurance Number of Scholarship is the subject to availability, for more please visit official website.

Application

Click here for more information Applications should be submitted using the Online Application Portal for Visitation Programs. Hard copies and electronic copies of the application forms will not be accepted. For Apply Online: Click Here

Selection process

Applicants will be evaluated for selection process. Place of work The applicant should have a letter of acceptance from a reputed U.S. scientific/technological institution/ laboratory where he/she would undertake the research work under the Fellowship/Internship. Other Info The Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) established under an agreement between the Governments of India and the United States of America in March 2000, is an autonomous bilateral organization jointly funded by both the Governments that promotes Science, Technology, Engineering and Innovation through substantive interaction among government, academia and industry. The Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and the U.S. Department of State are the respective nodal departments.

Contact

Contact: Dr. Nishritha Bopana (Principal Science Officer) And Ms.Subhashree Basu (Associate Program Officer) Email: energy.fellowship@indousstf.org For more information: Click here Apply Now https://www.iusstf.org