Duration: The Fellowship would be availed for a duration of 12 months during a period of three years, from the date of offer of the Fellowship Award
Eligibility: The Fellowship is open to overseas scientists with high academic distinction.
Value of the Fellowship is US$ 100,000 for a 12 months period
The selected scientists could choose:
Their place of research anywhere in India
Duration (total of 12 months spread over a period of up to three years)
Research theme for pursuing their research
Research collaboration in India, if any
25 Fellowships for the period 2014-17
How to Apply:
The nominations for the Fellowship may be sent to Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016 through dstsec@nic.in
Since the Govt. of India wishes to initiate the Fellowship scheme by January 2014, early nomination by December 2013 are solicited.
To see further details log on to www.dst.gov.in
Department of Science and Technology, Jawaharlal Nehru Science Fellowships
Ministry of Sciences and Technology
Government of India
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016, Tel +91-11-26567373
Website: www.dst.gov.in