India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) Programme in India, 2016

India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) is to provide opportunity to scientists from developing countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka to work in advanced research areas in all major disciplines of science and technology including engineering and medical sciences at premier research laboratories in India.

The Fellowship is for researchers holding permanent positions in their Countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka), who are actively involved in research activities to visit India under the ISRF Programme for pursuing research for a period of 3 – 6 months. The Fellowship is supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

The Fellowship application will be scrutinized once a year by a Selection Committee. The Fellowship covers return airfare, sustenance allowanace (including accommodation), contingency grant to the fellow and contingency grant for host scientist (through Institution) for providing laboratory facilities and infrastructure.

Scholarship Provider/ Funding Agency

The Fellowship is supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

Study Area

Fellowships are available in all major disciplines of science and technology including engineering and medical Sciences.

Scholarship open for

Candidates from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal and Sri Lanka

Scholarship Level

Research

Eligibility

• Applicant should be a citizen/permanent resident of the Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka.
• The applicant should 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.
• Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D /M.Tech /M.Sc /MBBS with 3-5 years research or teaching experience
• Must be below 45 years of age (as on 31st December of the previous year of selection)
• The applicant should posses a valid passport
• Must not hold any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India

Number of Scholarships

42 fellowships

Scholarship Duration

3 to 6 months

Coverage/Scholarship Benefits

The Fellowship covers return airfare, sustenance allowance (including accommodation), contingency grant to the fellow and contingency grant for host scientist (through Institution) for providing laboratory facilities and infrastructure.

Application Method

Researchers/scientists actively engaged in research at a university or research institution meeting the eligibility criteria should apply using prescribed format send it via post or via e-mail.

Deadline

31st August 2015

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