PURDUE-SERB-OVERSEAS VISITING DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

1. The scheme is open to Indian nationals only.
2. The applicant should have registered for full-time Ph.D. Degree in any of the recognized Institutions / Universities in India in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (including Medicine, Pharma, Agriculture and related S&T areas) disciplines.
3. Should have received an offer letter from a reputed overseas institution to carry out research for a specified duration. The host supervisor should provide an official confirmation that they will host the student detailing the period of stay and other requirements.
4. Part-time and sponsored students are not considered under the Program. Also students who have submitted their thesis for award of the Degree of Ph.D. are not eligible to apply.

Stated amount: 60,000

1. The selected fellows will be paid a monthly fellowship amount equivalent to US $ 2000, one-time Contingency / Preparatory allowances of Rs. 60,000/- to cover visa fee, airport transfer charges, medical insurance etc. The selected fellows will also be provided shortest route economy class air fare from their place of work in India to the place of the host institute and back. One additional to and fro travel cost would also be provided to the fellow, if the period of stay is one year or more. Students should make their own arrangement for accommodation etc.
2. While formulating the proposal, the host overseas scientist should clearly mention the level of fees that their Institute charge for undertaking the research training of the student. If necessary, a nominal grant is provided as Bench fee / tuition fee / consumable cost / overhead charge to the overseas host institution.
3. One visit, each by the Indian supervisor to the Overseas Institution where the student is working and overseas faculty to the host Indian Institution of the student during the tenure of the fellowship is also admissible under the Scheme. The following provisions are made for them to undertake research visits: Per-diem (Subsistence Allowance): Indian supervisors to Overseas Country Overseas host to India - Up-to 14 days >14 and up-to 30 days US $ 75 (6,292.54 Rs) per day up-to 30 days Rs. 3000/- per day Rs. 2000/- per day Accommodation: Indian supervisors to Overseas Country Overseas host to India Up-to 14 days >14 and up-to 30 days Up-to 14 days >14 and up-to 30 days US $ 150 (12,585.38 Rs) per day US $ 100 per day Rs. 4500/- per day Rs. 3000/- per day No Information Available

Application Fees information is not available.

1. Applications are invited from Ph.D. students to work with Overseas Institutions who had signed an Agreement / MoU with SERB for student mobility.
2. Purdue will be accepting applications for the Overseas Visiting Doctoral Fellowship Program between December to February.
3. Applications will be sought annually. The selection would be made among students who obtained an offer letter from overseas institutions to carry out research in chosen areas of interest to India.