Deadline- 14 October 2013
The Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre) is desired to invite applications for Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (RTF-DCS). This program is supported by Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
Objectives–
- To promote mobility of scientists and researchers from the developing countries into India and provide them opportunity to work at Indian R&D/academic institutions to upgrade their research skills and expertise.
- To facilitate exchange of information and contacts between the scientists and researchers of India and other developing countries and create a network for building research collaborations
Thematic areas-
- Agricultural Sciences
- Biological and Medical Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Physical Sciences and Mathematics
- Earth Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
- Materials, Minerals and Metallurgy
- Multi-disciplinary and Other Areas
Benefits–
- Round trip international airfare by excursion/economy class and by shortest route from the international airport in the home country to the international airport nearest to the host institution.
- A consolidated Fellowship amount of Indian Rupees (INR) 35,000 [about US$585 at the current exchange rate] per month (non-taxable) for accommodation, meals and other miscellaneous expenses.
- One-time grant of INR 15,000 [about US$250 at the current exchange rate] for domestic travel for airport transfers and visiting research institutions, attending scientific/events and field-trips within India.
Eligibility & criteria-
- Applicant should possess at least a Master’s Degree in any Natural Science subject or an equivalent degree in Engineering or Medicine and allied disciplines
- Applicant should be working in a National R&D or Academic Institution in his/her home country. The application should be endorsed by the Head of his/her institution confirming that if selected, he/she will be sanctioned leave for the Fellowship period and will join his/her duties back in the institution on completion of the Fellowship in India
- The upper age limit for the applicant is 40 years on the last date for submission of application
- Researchers of Indian Nationality are not eligible for the Fellowship
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