1. DR. K.S.Krishnan Research Associateship (KSKRA)
With an objective of encouraging talented science and engineering doctorates to pursue a career in scientific research in the field of atomic energy, BRNS instituted a scheme named after the renowned physicist, Dr K. S. Krishnan on the occasion of his Birth Centenary.
Under this scheme Research Associates are inducted for a period of two one year (can be extended one more year). Associateship is offered with the possibility of getting absorbed in one of the four R&D organizations of the DAE (BARC, CAT, VECC or IGCAR) against regular vacancies. The appointment is based on their performance and evaluation by the concerned DAE unit.
- Eligibility: Minimum Educational Qualification and Experience: For Engineers- Master’s degree in Engineering (M.Tech./ M.E./M.S.) with a minimum of 2-year R&D experience after obtaining M.Tech./M.E./M.S. degree. For Scientists- Ph.D. degree in Science (Those who have submitted Ph.D. thesis may also apply).
- Application: Click here for application details.
- Funding Agency: Department of Atomic Energy
- Amount: a monthly stipend of Rs 26,000 + benefits
2. Burning Questions Fellowship Awards
Fellowship recipients: 1) Research topics of their own choosing that address issues raised in a set of “Burning Questions” we have collected from leaders of NGOs and funders trying to understand and find solutions to of global industrial food animal production’s negative impacts, particularly concerning low- and middle-income countries. 2) Disseminate research findings to non-academic audience.
- Eligibility: The research should address and bring deeper understanding to issues raised in the “burning questions”, have practical applications, and include guidance for those interested in taking action. It is possible for recipients to do additional research that provides materials for their own academic work. The main deliverable is a “Guidance Memo”. This is a 8,000–10,000 words report written in plain language.
Fellowship recipients are required to communicate Guidance Memos and research findings to non-academic audience. It is especially important to reach those persons, organizations, stakeholders most impacted by the issues addressed and/or interested in using the findings to tackle industrial animal agriculture in LMICs. - Application: Click here to apply now.
- Funding Agency: Tiny Beam Fund
- Amount: Category 1: US$60,000 – for a single individual PhD-holder or a team of up to four individuals with a PhD-holder as the lead/PI. Category 2: US$45,000 – for a single individual PhD student close to completion of PhD or a team of up to four individuals with a PhD student as the lead/PI.
3. Google PhD Scholarships
Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology.
Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply. We currently offer Fellowships in Africa, Australia, Canada, East Asia, Europe, India, Latin America, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and the United States.
- Eligibility:
- Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
- Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
- Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible. Government or non-profit organization funding is exempt.
- Past awardees from Australia and New Zealand, East Asia, India and Southeast Asia PhD Fellowship programs are not eligible to apply again.
- Benefits & Amount:
- Early-stage PhD students: Up to 4 year Fellowship. US $50K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel. Google Research Mentor
- Late-stage PhD students: 1 year Fellowship. US $10K to recognise research contributions, cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel. Google Research Mentor.
- Funding Agency: Google
- Application: Click here to apply now.
4. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Scholarships
The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund formally came into being when a National Committee consisting of 110 members was convened in New Delhi on 17 August 1964 under the Chairmanship of Dr S. Radhakrishnan, then President of India.
- Eligibility: Hold a FIRST Class Post-graduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in both graduate and post graduate levels. Already be registered/admitted for Ph.D. degree with a recognized University/Institution in India. Those who have applied for registration and have not yet been registered at the time of submission of application are not eligible to apply. Be a full-time Ph.D. Scholar.
- Amount: Maintenance allowance including Tuition fee (Stipend)- Rs.18,000/- per month. Contingent expenses for study tours within India, purchase of books, stationery etc- Rs.15,000/-per annum.
- Funding Agency: Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund.
- Application: Click here for the application form.
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5. Arturo Falaschi Short-Term Postdoc Fellowships
ICGEB offers Short-term fellowships for Postdoctoral studies in ICGEB Component laboratories to fund ongoing collaborative research between scientists from ICGEB Member States and research groups at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, Italy, New Delhi, India and Cape Town, South Africa, with the aim of facilitating access to the latest research techniques and to strengthen capacity building.
- Eligibility: Applicants must be nationals of an ICGEB Member State and may not apply for fellowships to be undertaken in their country of origin, unless they have been working abroad for, at least, the last 3 years and at the time of application. Degree requirements: applicants should hold a recent PhD in Life Sciences or have at least 3 years research experience. Preference is given to candidates below the age of 35.
- Amount: Trieste (Italy): Euro 2,000, New Delhi (India): US$ 1,590, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 23,000.
- Application: Click here to apply.
- Funding Agency: ICGEB
6. ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowships (AI-RTF)
India has been the dialogue partner for ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) since 1992. In 2012, on the occasion of 20th anniversary as dialogue partner, India-ASEAN celebrated commemorative Summit and declared enhancement of its relations to strategic level.
ASEAN- India S&T Collaboration started formally in 1996 with establishment of ASEAN India S&T working Group (AIWGST). Initially, the S&T activities were supported through ASEAN India Fund (AIF) of Govt. of India.Government of India established a dedicated fund namely ASEAN India S&T Development Fund (AISTDF) in 2008 to support projects and associated project development activities.
The AISTDF is an equivalent amount of 5 Million USD in INR and is jointly contributed by Department of Science & Technology (DST) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The Department of Science & Technology is the nodal Department for execution and implementation of ASEAN-India S&T Cooperation program from Indian side.
- Eligibility:
- Applicant must be holding nationality of any of the ASEAN Member State.
- Possess at-least a Masters Degree in any Natural Sciences or an equivalent degree in Technology / Engineering / Medicine / allied disciplines.
- Applicant should be working / studying and / or affiliated to any national R&D or academic institution in his/ her home ASEAN Member State. 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 45 years as on date of submission of application.
- Fluency in English language
- Indian nationals are not eligible for the Fellowship.
- ASEAN applicants who have availed any fellowship scheme of Govt of India during last 3 years are not ELIGIBLE to apply.
- The proposed research work in India must be linked/connected and add value to any of the on-going research project/scheme of the Indian host Institute.
- Financial Support:
- A consolidated Fellowship amount of Indian Rupees (INR) 60,000 per month.
- One-time grant of INR 40,000/- as research contingency expenses, airport transfers, domestic travel for attending scientific /events and field-trips within India.
- Institutional overhead charges @ Rs. 2,500/- per month.
- Application: The applications are to be submitted only ONLINE at www.aistic.gov.in.
- Funding Agency: Govt of India
7. Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy (BASE) Fellowship Program
Recognizing that climate change, clean and efficient energy and environmental protection are among the biggest challenges facing India and the United States; the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India through its Solar Energy Research Initiative, and the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) are committed to tackling these issues by building capacity in these frontier areas.
To nurture future innovators and thought leaders in Solar Energy, the Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy (BASE) Fellowship Program – a dynamic and transformative program has been developed to foster contacts between students and scientists from India and the United States.
- Eligibility:
- Indian citizens with a Ph.D. in Science, Engineering or Technology
- Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals.
- Open only to applicants working in the field of Solar Energy
- Age: Upto 40 years as on 31 December of the year in which the call is made.
- A regular position in a public-funded R&D Laboratory/S&T institution/recognized academic institute (University/College) in India.
- Application: Click here for Online application submission for fellowship
- Duration: Minimum 3 months and up to 12 months
- Funding Agency: IUSSTF
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8. C.V. Raman Fellowship for African Researchers
Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI), through the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) have launched the C.V.
Raman Fellowship for African Researchers programme under the India-Africa Forum Summit to promote human capacity building through scientific and technological cooperation between Africa and India. The programme allows African researchers to advance their own research capabilities while contributing to the progress of research in India.
- Eligibility: Completed / Pursuing PhD in any recognised university or research institution in Africa
- Amount: Doctoral / Post Doctoral Fellowship: Rs 40,000/- per month
- Application: Selected applicants are required to finalize their duration of stay in India in consultation with their respective host scientists and promptly inform FICCI through email at scholars@ficci.com
- Funding Agency: FICCI
9. DBT–TWAS Biotechnology Fellowships For Pre-Doctoral Studies
The Department has the strong mandate to foster Science and Technology (S &T) in developing countries through research collaborations and capacity building. With the aim to address societal challenges through application of S &T in emerging areas, The DBT-TWAS Biotechnology fellowships was jointly promoted in 2004 by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Trieste, Italy for scientists from developing countries other than India.
- Eligibility: Foreign scholars from developing countries who wish to pursue research in newly emerging areas in biotechnology for which facilities are available in the Laboratories/ Institutes/Universities in India.
- Amount: The fellowship includes monthly stipend plus House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Medical Allowance as per Host Institute norms. An annual Contingency grant of Rs. 50,000/- is also provided. The cost of international travel by shortest route will be met by TWAS. The duration of fellowship is for 2+3 years (JRF + SRF).
- Application: Click here to apply.
- Funding Agency: DBT
