Last date
31/03/2024
Reward
25,000
Qualification
Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
SWARNAJAYANTI FELLOWSHIPS SCHEME
Govt. of India had instituted a scheme "The Swarnajayanti Fellowships" to commemorate India's fiftieth year of Independence. Under this scheme, a selected number of young scientists, with a proven track record, are provided special assistance and support to enable them to pursue basic research in frontier areas of science and technology. Scientists selected for the award will be allowed to pursue unfettered research with freedom and flexibility in terms of expenditure as approved in the research plan. The project should contain innovative research ideas and it should have the potential of making an impact on R&D in the discipline. The fellowships are scientist-specific and not institution-specific, very selective, and have close academic monitoring. ITEM DESCRIPTION Name SWARNAJAYANTI FELLOWSHIPS SCHEME Provided by Government of India Purpose To provide special assistance and support to enable them to pursue basic research in frontier areas of science and technology
- Region
- Delhi
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/03/2024 The last date to apply for this scholarship is March 31, 2024.
Eligibility
- The fellowship is open to Indian Nationals having a regular position in a recognized Indian academic/research organization.
- The applicant should possess a Ph.D. in Science/Engineering/Medicine and should not be drawing Fellowship from any other Scheme of Government of India.
- Scientists should be active in the frontier area of science and engineering with outstanding contributions in the form of research publications and/ or patents, peer recognition from the scientific community, awards, etc. in his/ her area of research.
- The organization/institute should also undertake financial and other management responsibilities of the project throughout the five-year term in case a fellowship is awarded to the scientist.
- The fellowship is open to scientists between 30 to 40 years of age.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 25,000 The award consists of a Fellowship of Rs. 25,000/- per month in addition to the salary drawn from the parent Institute for 5 years, The fellows selected along with their projects will be considered for funding by the Science & Engineering Research Board (SERB) as per SERB norms, for fellowship, recurring and non-recurring heads. The number of fellowships is subject to availability for more please visit the
Application
No information is available. Step 01: Applications for the “SwarnaJayanti Fellowships Scheme” are invited from eligible candidates in the format as given on DST online portal. Step 02: Candidates may log on to https://onlinedst.gov.in/ to access the home page of the “DST e-PMS Portal” for details and submit the application in online mode only. Note 01: There is no need to send a hard copy. Note 02: The candidates may be required to submit further additional information as required and present the project idea before final selection. Note 03: The advertisement for the “Swarnajayanti Fellowships Scheme” for each year will appear on the DST Website with all details.
Selection process
- First All the application forms will be evaluated.
- After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the fellowships.
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities. Other Info Duration of the Fellowship The duration of the fellowship will be for a period not exceeding five years. Documents Required
- Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card.
- Passport-size Photograph.
- Proof of age.
- Education Qualification Certificates.
- Proof of employment including current employment.
- Professional recognition, awards, and fellowships received.
- Complete list of publications in SCI journals & other referred journals.
Contact
Shri Milind Kulkarni (Scientist G) Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhawan New Mehrauli Road New Delhi-110 016 Tel: 011-26512217 Email : milind@nic.in & jacob@nic.in For more information: Click here Apply Now https://dst.gov.in