DST Call for Applications: India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF)
The India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) is funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), New Delhi. Applications are invited 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 fellowship programme to pursue research in frontier/ advanced areas of science including Medicine and Agriculture for a period of 3 – 6 months.
Eligibility:
- Be a citizen/permanent resident of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand .
- 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.
- Hold a Ph.D, M.Tech, M.Sc or MBBS with 3-5 years research or teaching experience. Applicants registered for a Ph.D degree in home country may also apply.
- Must be below 45 years of age (as on 31st March 2022)
- Should possess a valid passport
- Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India
Value of award:
- 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 a one time contingency grant.
- Contingency research grant for host scientist (through institution): Rs. 20,000/- as a 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.
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Application deadline April 15, 2022.
