Ministry of Science and Technology

Department of Science and Technology

16 th ADVERTISEMENT call – 2019

INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Scheme: a component under INSPIRE.

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, has launched the “Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE)” [http://www.inspire-dst.gov.in] program in 2008. The program which encompasses the age group of 15-35 years aims to attract young Indian talent for study of science leading to careers in science. INSPIRE includes four components out of which the INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Scheme offers a contractual research award to young achievers and opportunity for independent research in the near term and emerge as a future leader in the long term.
A) Eligibility
Essential
 Indian citizens and people of Indian origin including NRI/PIO status with PhD (in science, mathematics, engineering, pharmacy, medicine and agriculture related subjects) from any recognized university in the world.
 Candidates shall possess minimum 60% (or equivalent CGPA) marks throughout his/her academic profile starting from the Higher Secondary examination (Class 12 onwards).
 Those who have submitted their Ph.D theses and are awaiting award of the degree are also eligible. However, the award will be conveyed only after confirmation of the award of the Ph.D degree.
 The upper age limit as on 1 st Jan 2019 should be 32 years for considering support for a period of 5 years. However, for SC and ST candidates, the upper age limit will be 35 years.
 Publication(s) in highly reputed Journals demonstrating research potential of the candidate.
 Candidates who are employed in regular/contractual position within India may apply for INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Award towards improvement and enhancement of their career prospects but upon selection the candidate will need to resign (no lien or deputation or any type of leave would be accepted) from the current job and organization for implementation of the INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Award.
Desirable
 Candidates who are within top 1% at the School Leaving Examination, IIT-JEE rank holders, 1st Rank Holder either in graduation or post-graduation level university examination (which are used presently for identifying INSPIRE Scholars at under-graduate level and INSPIRE Fellows for doctoral degree).
B) Mode of Application:
 Two routes i.e. Direct and Nomination are available for application on the online portal by the eligible candidates.
 Candidates, who intend to apply through Direct or Nomination mode, may apply only online. Detailed guidelines are available on the website: www.online- inspire.gov.in and follow the process prescribed therein. After submission of application online, the candidate may obtain a print of the application thus submitted for personal use only.
 Nominations from academic institutions or Industry R&D Centers can also be sent through Vice-Chancellors/ Directors of Institutions/ Head of Institutions/ Presidents and Fellows of Science Academies or Eminent Scientists from India and abroad based on personal knowledge. Nominations to be sent to Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi.
 Eligible candidates who wish themselves to be considered in Direct (A) or Nomination (B) route, may fill the online application on the web portal given above for consideration.
C) Method of Selection
 The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, in coordination with DST, will be implementing this INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Scheme up to the selection of candidates for award of INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Award.
 A three-tier selection process i.e. Discipline-based Expert Committee in case of candidates under Direct and Nomination modes/routes which is followed by selection through Apex Level Committee and finally INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Council selects the candidates in both the two modes.
 Discipline-wise committees of INSA would evaluate and screen the candidates who wish to apply under the Direct and Nomination Routes without support from host-institutions.
 The Apex Committee shall finally select short-listed candidates for offering INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Award under this Scheme and decision of the Apex Committee for selecting candidates in this Scheme shall further be considered at the INSPIRE Faculty Council whose decision will be final for offer of INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship.
 Candidates, who have not identified host institutions at the time of their application, should do so immediately after their final selection. All selected candidates should avail the INSPIRE Faculty Award within 3 months of their final selection.
D) Amount & Duration of each INSPIRE Faculty position
 Each selected INSPIRE Faculty Fellow shall be eligible to receive a consolidated amount of Rs.1,25,000/- pm. In addition, a Research Grant of Rs.7 lakh per year for 5 years shall also be provided to each successful candidate.
 The selected INSPIRE Faculty fellows in case of their joining in private academic/research institute will receive only Research Grant and their respective host institute /university has to pay the fellowship amount equal to the scheme norms.
 The INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Award is for a maximum period of 5 (five) years.
 Each INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Awardee shall be regulated as per guidelines available at website: www.online-inspire.gov.in. Candidates need to visit the websites and read the guidelines for reference before applying in INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Award scheme.
 In case the INSPIRE Faculty Fellow finds a permanent position during the tenure of the Fellowship, the Fellowship amount shall be discontinued from the day the INSPIRE Faculty Fellow joins in permanent position but he/she may continue with the INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Scheme availing Research Grant for the remaining period to carry out research at the new position.
 The INSPIRE Faculty Fellow is eligible to apply for any competitive grants from funding agencies during the tenure of the INSPIRE Faculty Fellow position.
E) Roles and requirements of Host Institutions
 Host institutions should be encouraged to provide a congenial atmosphere for the awardees to excel in their work, and should view them as potential assets for faculty development.
 Under no circumstances the “INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship” Award is renewable after 5 years. Host-institutions are expected to consider “INSPIRE Faculty Fellows” for permanent positions in due course, subject to meeting institutions performance assessment criteria.
 Under nomination mode, in-breeding by host-institution is generally not encouraged. However, in case host-institutions are willing to nominate their own Ph.D students under this Scheme, specific justifications and commitment for development of independent directions of research should be clearly delineated.
 Host institutes should ensure access to all common infrastructural facilities, acceptable laboratory and office space (independently or on shared basis), computing facilities, access to library etc., to INSPIRE Faculty Fellows.  Host institutes should ensure that desirable new areas/directions of research are being introduced through this scheme.
 Host institutes should provide information on whether the INSPIRE Faculty Fellow will be allowed to supervise Ph.D students, hire research fellows, independently or jointly with a permanent faculty member while hosting the Faculty fellows.
F) Last date
 Eligible students choosing 'Direct Mode' or ‘Nomination Mode’ must apply online on or before 31st August 2019.

01 July 2019

Direct SRF and RA Fellowships by CSIR, New Delhi | Apply by 26th July 2019

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

Human Resource Development Group

(Extra Mural Research Division-I)

CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, Pusa,

New Delhi -110 012

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INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR direct SRF and RA

A. SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: MSc/BE/B. Tech or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in Science Citation Indexed (SCI) Journal and should have completed at least two years of post MSc/BE/B. Tech research experience as on the last date of application, as evidenced from fellowship/ associateship or from date of registration for Ph.D. OR

M.Tech/ME or equivalent degree in engineering/technology with at least 60% marks. OR

BE/B. Tech or equivalent degree with at least 60% marks and two years research experience as on the last date of application. OR

MBBS/BDS or equivalent with at least 60% marks and one year internship. OR

BPharm/BVSc/BSc(Ag) or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in SCI Journal and should have completed at least three years research experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from fellowship/associateship or from date of registration for Ph.D. OR

MPharm/MVSc/MSc(Ag) or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks and one publication in SCI Journal and should have at least one year research experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from fellowship / associateship or from date of registration for Ph.D.

Documents in support of research, teaching (not below the undergraduate level) experience and Ph.D. registration should be attached.

Those who have been awarded PhD/MD/MS/MDS degree or have submitted their thesis for the award of PhD/MD/MS/MDS degrees are not eligible for the position of SRF. Those who are eligible for RA will not be considered for SRF.

EMPLOYED CANDIDATES: These fellowships are held on a full time basis. Therefore simultaneous employment elsewhere is not permitted. However, those desirous of pursuing higher studies, but employed presently, whether temporary or permanent may apply with an undertaking that if selected, they will resign from the job before taking up the fellowship. The application will be rejected if the undertaking is not enclosed.

STIPEND AND TENURE: Rs. 35000/- per month during entire tenure of fellowship or date of PhD viva-voce whichever is earlier. In addition, each SRF will receive a contingent grant of a maximum Rs. 20,000/-p.a. The grant will be provided to the University/Institution with which the SRF will be affiliated. SRFs will be given Rs. 3000/- (lump sum) extra on submission of Ph.D thesis in e-form. For details regarding format, etc. of e-thesis please see CSIR’s Unit for R&D of Information Products (URDIP) at www.urdip.res.in.

SRF will be tenable initially for a period of two years. The term is extendable by one year on the basis of assessment of the progress already made as judged by three member assessment committee. Those who have held or are holding equivalent fellowships awarded under various schemes of all India grant giving agencies such as DST, DBT, ICMR, UGC, ICAR etc. may apply subject to the condition that the total tenure inclusive of CSIR fellowship shall not exceed three years. Those who have already availed, or would have availed by 31st March 2020, JRF for 5 years or SRF for 3 years from any source need not apply. The combined tenure of JRF, if any, and SRF will not exceed five years. SRF will be terminated from the date of PhD viva voce or completion of tenure whichever is earlier. Those who are already holding equivalent fellowship should specify the reason for applying. The application is likely to be rejected if the reason is not specified.

B. RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIPS:

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. PhD (in a science or engineering subject) or MD/MS/MDS (in medical science subject) or ME/MTech/MPharm/MVSc with three years R&D experience as on the last date of application, evidenced from fellowship or associateship or from date of registration of PhD.

2. PhD (science/engineering) thesis submitted is also eligible for RA’ship. Selection in such cases will be subject to the condition that PhD viva-voce done & declared qualified for award of PhD/awarded PhD degree before the expiry of the validity of the award offer.

3. The candidate applying for Research Associateship must have at least one research publication in standard refereed journal as listed in Journal Citation Reports (JCR).

Employed candidates, whether temporary or permanent, and also those who have already availed higher fellowships like Senior Research Associateships etc. will not be considered for RAship.

STIPEND: The stipend of RA will be one of the following for the entire tenure: Rs. 47,000/- p.m. (Fixed), Rs. 49,000/-p.m. (Fixed), Rs. 54,000/-p.m. (Fixed), as recommended by the selection committee.

In addition, each RA will receive a contingent grant of a maximum of Rs. 20,000/-p.a. which will be provided to the concerned University/Institution. TENURE: RA will be tenable initially for one year. It may be extended further annually at the discretion of CSIR based on three members assessment committee report. The total tenure of RA is fixed for 3 years. Those who have availed or are holding equivalent Associateships under various schemes of All-India grant giving agencies such as DST, DBT, ICMR, UGC, ICAR etc. may apply subject to the condition that the total tenure of RA including that of CSIR shall not exceed three years. Those who have already availed equivalent grant of any kind for three years need not apply.

C. OTHER CONDITIONS/INFORMATION

AGE LIMIT: Senior Research Fellow (SRF) : Maximum 32 years as on the last date of application. Research Associate (RA) : Maximum 35 years as on the last date of application. Upper age limit is relaxable by five years for SC/ST/Physically handicapped and women candidates and three years in case of OBC (non-creamy layer) applicants.

SELECTION PROCEDURE FOR SRF/RA: Selection will be made through interview of candidates short-listed on the basis of their academic records, experience and assessment of research work already carried out and published by the candidates, by discipline-wise high level expert committees. The SC/ST candidates called for interview will be paid single second class rail/bus fare to and fro by the shortest route from the station mentioned in the address for correspondence given in the online application from (within India) to place of interview on production of documentary proof as per rule in force. Merely fulfilling of the essential qualifications will not entitle a candidate for being called for interview. CSIR reserves the right to call or not to call a candidate for interview.

Apply Online on or before 26th July 2019

Only online applications followed by hard copy will be accepted.

More Info: www.csirhrdg.res.in/SiteContent/ManagedContent/ATContent/20190628173421259Advt%20for%20SRF%20RA%202019%20HRDG%20website.pdf

24 June 2019

Pavate Memorial Visiting Fellowships 2020 in Cambridge [for 4 Months] | 3 Lakhs per Month including Air fare

More Info: www.pavatefoundation.org/home/application_notification

09 June 2019

DBT Invites Applications for Har-Gobind Khorana-Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award (IYBA) 2019 | RS 1 Lakh Per Year

IYBA is an attractive Research Award to identify and nurture outstanding young scientists up to 35 years of age with innovative ideas and desirous of pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology/ Biotechnology-related fields. Scientists without regular employment are also eligible for this award. The award consists of Research grant for the proposed innovative project and a fellowship of Rs 75,000 per month for 3 years for those awardees who are not in regular employment. Association of a mentor (senior faculty/scientist in a university, research institute, medical/agriculture/veterinary college or any other research institute of repute) is mandatory for those applicants who are not in regular positions. The mentor should agree to provide laboratory space and other needed facilities for implementing the proposed research work.

How to Apply:

Applicants having regular (permanent) employment will receive a cash award of Rs 100,000 (Rupees One Lakh only) per year for a period of 3 years in addition to Research grant. The application must be forwarded by the head of the institute or duly designated competent authority. Applications in the prescribed proforma should be submitted through online DBT portal (ePromis) (http://www.dbtepromis.nic.in or http://www.dbtepromis.gov.in) on or before 15 July 2019. Three hard copies of the application along with requisite documents should be sent to Dr Kakali Dey Dasgupta, Scientist ‘E’, Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Room No. 814, 8th Floor, Block-2, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003.

For details of the award, application proforma and steps for online submission of application please log on to DBT website (www.dbtindia.gov.in).

04 June 2019

Dr Reddy’s Sashakt Scholarship 2019 for BSc Women Students | Rs 2,40,000

The Sashakt Scholarship

Sashakt Scholarship is a one-of-its-kind initiative to encourage young women across India to prepare for and pursue a career in science. It provides a level playing ground to girl students, especially from rural India and low socio-economic backgrounds, to get access to quality education in some of India’s best science institutions by offering financial support and mentorship throughout their undergraduate studies.

The scholarship covers all three years of study towards earning a B.Sc. degree.

With a lead woman scientists as mentor, the scholars are guided through the crucial stages of their education, apart from having a role model for a career in science.

Limited scholarships available, for students securing admissions in any of the 12 listed science colleges.

The scholarship award is Rs 2,40,000 (Rs 80,000/year) for three years of study, which covers the college tuition fees, study expenses and basic living costs.

Terms & Conditions

The Scholarship is open for studies in the designated colleges in India and for Indian Nationals only.
The Candidates applying for the scholarship under this program should be applying for B.Sc.(Natural Sciences), first year, during the academic year 2019-20.
The amount of Scholarship that will be provided under this program will be a maximum of Rs.80,000/- per student, per academic year and the scholarship amount will be towards tuition fees, books and living expenses.
Candidates will be required to upload documents, e.g. Income Tax Returns of their parents/guardian(s) or in the alternative, Bank Statements of parents/guardian(s) or Income Certificate issued by Government.
While the final acceptance of the proposed candidates is on the basis of internal due diligence and checks done by the Sashakt Selection Panel, it will be at all times subject to its management decision.
The final disbursement of Scholarship amount to the applicant shall be on the basis of the fee receipt evidencing part payment, submitted by the applicant. All fee receipts shall be retained with the beneficiaries and submitted along with other documents for availing the Scholarship for the consecutive academic year, as the case may be.
The candidates who are selected for the Scholarship will be intimated by Sashakt via email.
DRF reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to the fullest extent permitted by law: (a) to reject or disqualify any application; or (b) subject to any written directions from a regulatory authority, to modify, suspend, terminate or cancel the scholarship, as appropriate.
The Scholarship Application is open to only those desirous candidates who have all the requisite documents at the time of making the Application.
DRF reserves the right, to use the photograph /profile of the scholarship applicant/beneficiary for future publication use; and/or disclosures; and/or for communication purposes with DRF’s stakeholders as this initiative is under Dr. Reddy’s Foundation; and/or for submissions before various authorities and interested parties from time to time for reporting progress thereof; and/or for use in Corporate brochures, websites, social media, archives and other material publicity, if any in relation to it’s activities.
The students who receive the Scholarship should be regular in attendance and pass all performance yardsticks as decided by the competent authority of the school/college/University as also abide by the rules and regulations of such Institute.
The Scholarship shall be cancelled/ discontinued forthwith and the amount of the scholarship paid shall be recovered, at the discretion of the concerned department of DRF if
- (a) A student is found to have obtained a Scholarship by false statement/ certificates.
- (b) A student violates any of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship.
- (c) A student does not attend classes of the course or is found to be in serious violation of the Institutes’ Rules and Regulations.
- (d) Fails to obtain and maintain minimum performance/passing standard as required by the University Authorities and/or affiliates.
- (e) Any misconduct on the part of the beneficiary, decision whereof will be at the sole discretion of the Selection Panel of DRF
This Scheme and Scholarship shall be evaluated at regular intervals by DRF and terms and conditions thereof may be modified, withdrawn or cancelled at the discretion of the Selection Panel of DRF.
DRF reserves its right to independently verify and assess the claims made by candidates/beneficiaries regarding their family financial status and other criteria.
This is a beneficiary scheme of DRF and is not as a matter of right to be claimed by candidates of economically weaker sections of society or otherwise. Candidates shall not have the right to raise any disputes regarding the Scholarship with DRF and shall have no right to claim any amounts or initiate any proceedings against DRF in respect thereof.

More Info: http://www.sashaktscholarship.org/aboutus/#the-sashakt-scholarship

02 June 2019

Design Logo for Munger University. Get Rs 2 Lakhs Prize

23 May 2019

SreePVF Vijayawada Offering Research Grant (Rs 3 crores) in the Area of Biological Sciences

Award of a Competitive Research Grant in the Area of Biological Sciences

The Sree Padmavathi Venkateswara Foundation (SreePVF), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, incorporated under Section 7(2) and Rule 8 of the Government of India Companies Rule 2014, is a private Foundation which has been supporting excellence in medical education and care through a variety of methods. It has also been offering awards, donations and grants to individuals and institutions, societies and foundations, whose aims and activities are in tune with those of the Foundation. Recognizing that in addition to the government, Private Foundations and Trusts should also support research and technology through grants,

SreePVF has decided to award three-year research grants (of up to a total of Rs 3 crores) for individuals and groups engaged in the broad areas of biological and chemical sciences.

As a first step in this direction, SreePVF invites applications for the award of one such grant in the area of biological sciences. A team of well known experts in biological sciences has kindly agreed to help the Foundation in reviewing the applications and select the one most suited for the grant.

Applications for a three-year grant are invited from interested individuals and teams.

The upper age limit for the Principal Investigator is 50. The application format is the same as that of the Department of Biotechnology, India.

Applications may be sent to

SreePVF,

40-3-13,

Gummadi Rajagopal Rao Street,

Krishna Nagar, Labbipet,

Vijayawada 520 010, Andhra Pradesh

(e-mail: sreepvfawards@ gmail.com, ponnarig@lvpei.org).

The deadline for receipt of the three-year proposal is 15 June 2019.

22 May 2019

NASI-Scopus Young Scientist Awards 2019 in Life Sciences | Cash Prize Rs. 75,000/-

JAMIA Hamdard Awards 2019 in Academic Excellence | Rs. 3 Lakh Prize

Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists of PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology/Genomics/Proteomics/Systems Biology/Ecology & Environment/Molecular Medicine | Prize Money 12 Lakhs

Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists

The Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists is a global prize, established in 2013, aimed at rewarding scientists at an early stage of their careers. Science/AAAS and SciLifeLab, a coordinated effort of four universities, have joined forces in creating the Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists to recognize excellence amongst young researchers from around the world. The Prize was created to recognize that global economic health is dependent upon a vibrant research community and we need to encourage our best and brightest to continue in their chosen fields of research. Considering the difficult economic environment, it is important to provide extra encouragement to young scientists as they begin their scientific careers.

The international Prize is awarded annually to four young scientists for outstanding life science research for which he/she earned a doctoral degree in the previous two years. Each year, a Grand Prize winner is selected from the applicants to receive 30,000 USD in prize money. The three other category winners are awarded 10,000 USD each for their accomplishments. Science/AAAS and SciLifeLab look forward to reviewing the research findings from future entrants.

The grand prize winning essay will be published in Science and essays from the three category winners will be published online.

In addition, all four winners of the Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists will be invited to Sweden in December to take part in in a unique week of events in honor of science – with the opportunity to meet with leading researchers in their field. The annual award ceremony and banquet is held in the Grand Hôtel Hall of Mirrors in Stockholm – the original venue of the Nobel prize banquet.

The 2019 categories are:

Cell and Molecular Biology

Research in this category includes cellular and molecular processes at levels ranging from single molecule to single cell to tissue and organ systems.

Genomics, Proteomics and Systems Biology

Research in this category focuses on genomics, proteomics, integrative omics and systems biology approaches to facilitate comprehensive understanding of living cells, organisms and species.

Ecology and Environment

Research in this category encompasses interactions between organisms and their environment, and how these processes are influenced by human activity.

Molecular Medicine

Research in this category aims at building on the molecular understanding of disease in humans to develop preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, including individualized medicine.

Still have questions?

Please contact: david.gotthold@scilifelab.se
More Info: https://scienceprize.scilifelab.se/about-young-scientist-prize/

21 May 2019

Indo-U.S. Fellowships 2019 for Women in STEMM (Student Internship/Fellowship Program) | Applications Open

Indo-U.S. Fellowship for Women in STEMM (WISTEMM)

Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum (IUSSTF) jointly announce the “Indo-U.S. Fellowship for Women in STEMM (WISTEMM)” (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine) program with an aim to provide opportunities to Indian Women Scientists, Engineers & Technologists to undertake international collaborative research in premier institutions in U.S.A, to enhance their research capacities and capabilities.
The Program is envisaged to:
Provide opportunity to bright Indian women students and scientists to gain exposure and access to world class research facilities in U.S. academia and labs.
Promoting research and capacity building for Indian women students and scientists in different frontline areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
Pave way for the next generation
Women Scientists and Technologists from India to interact with American peers, thus helping to build long-term R&D linkages and collaborations.
Encourage, motivate and provide opportunity to outstanding women students to take up research path.
Proposed Area of Work:
Agricultural Sciences
Atmospheric and Earth Sciences
Chemical Sciences
Cognitive Sciences
Computational Sciences & IT Engineering and Technology
Life Sciences
Mathematical Sciences
Medical Sciences
Physical Sciences
Program has two modules:
1. Women Overseas Student Internship program module
2. Women Overseas Fellowship program module.

Qualification and Eligibility

Women Overseas Student Internship:
Eligibility: Indian women applicant currently pursuing Ph.D. degree in Basic Sciences, Engineering or Technology including Agricultural and Medical Sciences on a full-time basis at any recognized academic institution/R&D institute/university in India.

(Note: Students currently enrolled in the first year of their Ph.D. degree or students who have submitted their thesis or likely to submit their thesis within next three months from the last date of online submission are not eligible).

Age: 21 to 35 years (as on 17.06.2019)

Duration of the Internship: For a period of 3-6 months Nature of Support will include :

1. Monthly stipend of $2,500

2. Air Fare up to $ 2,500

3. Health Insurance of up to $500

4. Contingency up to $1,000

Women Overseas Fellowship:

Eligibility: Indian women applicant having Ph.D. degree in Basic Sciences, Engineering or Technology including Agricultural and Medical Sciences and holding a regular position at any recognized academic institution/ R&D institute/ university/ college in India.

Desirable: Applicants having research collaborative project with any Institute / Lab in U.S.A (but not visited there) will be preferred.

(Note: Candidates who have done their Ph.D. or D.Sc. from abroad or Candidates working on any kind of fellowships or Candidates already have overseas research exposure beyond duration of three months in last five years from the last date of submission are not eligible).

Age: 27 to 45 years ( as on 17.06.2019)

Duration of the Fellowship: For a period of 3-6 months Nature of Support will include :

1. Monthly stipend of $3,000

2. Air Fare up to $ 2,500

3. Health Insurance of up to $1,000

4. Contingency up to $1,000

5. Conference Allowances of up to $1,200

Applications should be submitted using our Online Application Portal . (Hard copies and electronic copies of Application forms will not be accepted). In case of any assistance, please write to us at wistemm@indousstf.org.

More Info: www.iusstf.org/program/indo-us-fellowship-for-women-in-stemm

10 May 2019

Indian Science Congress Best Poster Awards 2019 | Rs 5,000 besides a Certificate of Merit.

ISCA Best Poster Awards : 2019-2020

To encourage Scientists, The Indian Science Congress Association has instituted two Best Poster Awards in each Sections .These awards carry a sum of Rs.5,000 /- besides a Certificate of Merit.

Applications are invited from members (Life, Annual & Student) of the Association who have paid their subscription on or before July 15, 2019

Four copies of full length paper along with four copies of the abstract (not exceeding 100 words) must reach the office of the General Secretary (Membership Affairs) not later than September 15, 2019. At the top of each copy of the paper and its abstract, the name of the Section under which the paper is to be considered should be indicated. For details of Sections see http://www.sciencecongress.nic.in/html/paper_presentations.php

Along with the Four copies of paper, Four copies of the Application Form (to be downloaded from ISCA website http://www.sciencecongress.nic.in/best_poster_awards.php ) with brief bio-data of the candidate (not exceeding 2 pages), full length paper and abstract in the form of a CD must also be sent simultaneously along with the hard copies. (In MS Word, not PDF) format.

The number of authors of each poster submitted for the award shall be limited to two only. The first author of the poster shall be the presenting author. Both the authors should be the members of the Association and have paid their subscription on or before 15th July, 2019.

The research work should have been carried out in India and this has to be certified by the Head of the Institution from where the candidate is applying.

The candidate should give an undertaking that the paper being submitted has not been published in any journal or presented in any other Conference / Seminar / Symposium or submitted for consideration of any award.

A scientist shall submit only one poster in any one Section (and not a second poster on the same or any other topic in any other Section) for consideration for poster presentation award.

A person who has already received ISCA Best Poster Award in any section once will not be eligible to apply for the above Award in the same or any other section.

Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

Full length papers will be evaluated by experts and maximum twenty posters in each section will be selected for presentation during 107th Indian Science Congress.

The final selection for the Awards will be made by a duly constituted committee and the awards will be given during the Valedictory Session of 107th Indian Science Congress session on January 7, 2020

Applications submitted for the above award will not be returned.

The last date for receiving applications for the above award at ISCA Headquarters is September 15, 2019.

All correspondences should be made to:
The General Secretary (Membership Affairs),
The Indian Science Congress Association,
14, Dr. Biresh Guha St., Kolkata-700017.
Tel. Nos. (033) 2287-4530/2281-5323,
Fax No.91-33-2287-2551,
E-mail:iscacal@vsnl.net,
Website: http: //www.sciencecongress.nic.in

Download application form

09 May 2019

SreePVF offering Award of Research Grant in the Area of Biological Sciences | Rs 3 crores Grant

Award of a Competitive Research Grant in the Area of Biological Sciences

The Sree Padmavathi Venkateswara Foundation (SreePVF), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, incorporated under Section 7(2) and Rule 8 of the Government of India Companies Rule 2014, is a private Foundation which has been supporting excellence in medical education and care through a variety of methods.

It has also been offering awards, donations and grants to individuals and institutions, societies and foundations, whose aims and activities are in tune with those of the Foundation. Recognizing that in addition to the government, private foundations and trusts should also support research and technology through grants, SreePVF has decided to award one such three-year research grant (of up to a total of Rs 3 crores) every year for individuals and groups engaged in the broad areas of biological and chemical sciences.

As a first step in this direction, SreePVF invites applications this year for the award of one such grant in the area of biological sciences.

A team of well known experts in biological sciences has kindly agreed to help the Foundation in reviewing the applications and select the one most suited for the grant.

Applications for such a three-year grant in Biological Sciences are invited from interested individuals and teams.

The upper age limit for the Principal Investigator is 50.

The application format is the same as that of the Department of Biotechnology, India. Applications may be sent to SreePVF, 40-3-13, Gummadi Rajagopal Rao Street, Krishna Nagar, Labbipet, Vijayawada 520 010, Andhra Pradesh (e-mail: sreepvfawards@gmail.com).

The deadline for receipt of the proposal is 15 June 2019.

08 May 2019

iFellowships in Biomedical Technology Innovation | BSc/MSc eligible

School of International Biodesign (SiB) is expanding its program to biannual recruitment of fellows. Applications are invited for the 2nd Batch of ‘iFellowship 2019’ at SiB commencing July 2019. The iFellowship programme is supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi in collaboration with international universities.

Eligibility: Candidates with graduate or postgraduate degrees (in Medicine, Engineering, Design, Business) having passion for innovation and early-stage development of innovative medical technologies addressing the clinical needs in India are encouraged to apply. Applicants must devote 12 months for the ‘iFellowship’ program. Preference would be given to candidates who have demonstrated a track record of innovation, frugal thinking, passion for entrepreneurship and are willing to work in a team for technology and product development.

Shortlisted candidates will have to attend an in-person interview at AIIMS, New Delhi.

Benefits: iFellowship pays stipend, travel costs and health coverage. iFellows shall be mentored by faculty members who are from AIIMS Delhi, IIT Delhi, MedTech Industry, start-ups, academia, and hospitals. The program also offers post-fellowship support to promising innovators.

Duration: 1 year; starting from July 2019 (Full Time)

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Last date of application: 31st May 2019

01 May 2019

L’Oréal-UNESCO | International Awards 2020 for Women in Life Sciences | 10 Lakhs Prize Money

The World needs Science,

Science needs women

L’Oréal-UNESCO

For Women in Science

International Awards 2020 edition

Life Sciences

Created in 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards identify and support eminent women in science throughout the world. Each year, five Laureates are recognized for their contributions to the advancement of science, in Life Sciences or Physical Science, Mathematics and Computer Science in alternating years.

The 2020 Awards will designate five outstanding women researchers in the Life Sciences, each working in one of the following regions: Africa and the Arab States, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America & North America.

The Awards will be given on March 2020 in Paris to the five women selected by an international jury. Each Laureate will receive €100,000.

The call for nominations for the 2020 Life Sciences edition is now open.

More Info/Apply: https://www.forwomeninscience.com/en/awards

26 April 2019

RAMAN–CHARPAK FELLOWSHIPs 2019 for Indian PhD Students to Work in France Universities for 2-6 Months | 1 Lakh per month + Travel Expenses

RAMAN–CHARPAK FELLOWSHIP 2019

Call for Applications

for

Indian & French PhD Students and French Masters’ Students

The Raman–Charpak Fellowship program is in honour of two Nobel Laureates in Physics, Prof C.V. Raman, Indian Nobel Laureate (1930) and Prof Georges Charpak, French Nobel Laureate (1992).

The Fellowship was launched during the State visit of the President of France to India during in February, 2013. The aim is to facilitate the exchange of doctoral students between the two countries, in order to broaden the scope and depth of future engagements in Science, Technology and Innovation.

The Raman-Charpak Fellowship is the only Indo-French bilateral Fellowship programme jointly funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and the French Institute in India (IFI), French Embassy in India, Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Government of France.

This programme implemented by the Indo French Centre for Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR/ CEFIPRA) aims at improving the doctoral skills of Indian and French students by providing them an opportunity to carry out part of their research work in a University / Research & Development Institute based in France or India respectively.

This programme is now also open to French Master Students, who wish to spend some time in India in accordance to their curriculum. It aims at improving the Masters skills of French students by providing them an opportunity to carry out internship work in a University / Research Institute based in India.

The scheme also provides an exposure and experience about the current research methods and trends in France/India, while discovering each other’s cultural context.

This year, the two calls for French Master’s students and Indian & French PhD students are launched respectively according to the timelines provided on page 4 of this call.

Please note: Applicants must have a pre-determined project proposal that has been discussed and agreed upon by the student and the two supervisors (Indian and French) before applying.

TARGET GROUP

 This fellowship programme is dedicated to highly qualified PhD students registered in an Indian or French Research Institute / University and Master Students from France. The programme offers them an excellent opportunity to carry out a part of their respective PhD/ Masters’ research project in each other countries and to further establish professional relationships, promote new S&T cooperation, and experience another cultural context

DURATION

 Students can avail the fellowship for minimum of 2 months to maximum of 6 months

FIELDS OF RESEARCH

 Atmospheric Sciences, Earth Sciences and Environmental Sciences

 Materials Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences

 Engineering Sciences

 Biological Sciences, Life and Medical Sciences

 Mathematical and Computational Sciences.

FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT

 For Indian Fellow: Fellowship Support of 1500 Euros per month for daily expenses, local travel, accommodation charges plus Social Security charges

 For French Fellow: Fellowship support Rs. 40,000 per month for daily expenses, local travel etc. plus accommodation charges not exceeding Rs. 45,000 per month

 To and fro air ticket in economy class between India and France

 Insurance coverage (travel & health) wherever is required  Any administrative costs for Visa and Registration (if any)

 Carte de Sejour (if any)

 A Fellow may be provided with an additional support (up to Euro 500 for Indian Fellows and equivalent support in Indian Rupees for French Fellows) for participating in a Seminar/Workshop during their term of the fellowship and stay in their host countries. The same will be limited to registration fees (if any) b) Bus/Train tickets for travel including (if any) c) accommodation charges (if any). Such claim will be provided on actual receipts, proof of participation/acceptance of paper and after the completion of fellowship duration by awarded student (at the time of TA/DA settlement)

Please note no support will be provided for the family members during the fellowship period.

ELIGIBILITY

 Applicants from India must be Indian citizens residing in India and have registered for a PhD in a recognized university or research institution in India

 Applicants from France must be residing in France and have registered for a PhD/ Master’s degree in a recognized university or research institution in France

 Age: Maximum 30 years as on 1st April, 2019

 Students once supported by CEFIPRA, also in the framework of CEFIPRA projects, and students who have a permanent position in institutions/universities are not eligible

 Pre-authorization or prior consent from his/her Institute / University to apply for a foreign fellowship program

APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Only online submission will be considered, candidates have to register and apply at www.cefipra.org or log on to: http://www.cefipra.org/proposal/index.aspx

 Interested applicants to carefully see the respective application forms available in online submission system

 Detailed description of the Research Plan/Proposal/ Research/ Educational Proposal (maximum up to 5 pages) in the prescribed format (see link below), which notably asks for: the title and the research work plan, an explanation of the expected benefit from his/her stay in the proposed Research Institute / University in France / India etc.

 A CV (maximum up to 2 pages) in the prescribed format (see link below) with recent photograph including summary of achievements and research interests, list of relevant publications (maximum 5 most important ones), etc.

 A letter of recommendation from the Ph.D. supervisor

 A letter of agreement from the proposed host supervisor in the fellowship lab (Foreign Research Institute / University)

 PhD synopsis or short summary of PhD work with title (up to 2 pages only)[for PhD students]

 Short summary of the purpose and work of the internships [for Masters’ students]

 Research experience letter or publications, if any (first author or co-author); (kindly combine the first page of all the publications and enclose as a single PDF file)

 No Objection Certificate from Head of the Institution. (Only for Indian Applicants)

 A scan copy of passport (both front and back)

 A recent photograph

Please note:

 The documents enclosed must respect the lengths indicated above. It is strongly encouraged to apply early for timely processing rather than towards the end of the deadline. Please ensure that you completely fill the application form and then submit with all the requested documents/attachments. Incomplete applications will not be considered

 The host institution/university of Indian applicants must be in France and vice versa for the French applicants

 If the application is successfully submitted and , candidate should not apply again

 Applications received through post or submitted after the deadline will not be considered for evaluation.

PRESCRIBED FORMATS

For Indian & French Ph.D students

 To download the format for Research Proposal (click here)

 To download the format for CV (click here)

For French Masters’ Students:

 To download the format for Research Proposal (click here)

 To download the format for CV (click here)

Please note it is absolutely compulsory for candidates to submit their Research Proposal and CV in the prescribed formats

TIME LINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Launching

French Masters’ Students 23rd April, 2019

Indian & French PhD Students 15th May, 2019

End of Deadline

French Masters’ Students 31st October, 2019

Indian & French PhD Students 15th July, 2019

Guidelines & Important Instructions:

 Awarded fellows shall be invited to submit a valid travel itinerary according to their proposed duration of fellowship stated in his/her application form

 The travel itinerary for visit will be valid only after the declaration of results and an awarded fellow shall start his/her fellowship by 31st March, 2020 (for Indian & French PhD Students) at the latest

 A request made by a fellow for reducing or increasing the duration of the fellowship may be accepted on following conditions:

o An increase/decrease of maximum 30 days from the proposed duration and within the guidelines of the programme.

o The fellow has to provide a justification for such request along with the recommendation letters from their PhD & host supervisors. Hence, it is advised that candidates must carefully submit their proposed duration in their application form after consulting and discussing with their PhD and host supervisors. Please note that in total, the overall duration should not be less than 2 months and should not exceed 6 months.

o Such request may be considered at the initial stage of awarding the fellowship and before the ticket booking.

o Please note fellowship for more than 3 months of duration is processed through Campus France with a different procedures, hence student may carefully decide & opt for the duration of fellowship in advance

 A fellow may be supported to participate in a Seminar/Conference/Workshop during their stay in their host countries.

For this purpose, the fellow should provide a proof of acceptance regarding selection of their paper/poster or their participation. CEFIPRA will consider providing support for their registration, travel and stay during that period.

Please note that the online submission form for Indian & French PhD students will be available on the online submission system only from 15th May, 2019 onwards.

For any further information please contact:

Dr. Purnima Rupal

Director,

Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research

(Centre Franco-Indien pour la Promotion de la Recherche Avancée-CEFIPRA)

Core 5B, Ground Floor, India Habitat Centre Lodhi Road,

New Delhi 110 003 (India)

Website: http://www.cefipra.org

(Attn: Mr. Kunal Kasariya, Scientific Associate, CEFIPRA; E-mail:kunal@cefipra.org)

Office Tel. No.+91 11 24682251, +91 11 24682252