This fellowship program is jointly instituted by the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR ) Bangalore and the Centre for International Co-operation in Science(CICS), Chennai to encourage mobility of scientists from developing countries. The Fellowship covers short-term research, training or participatory research work in physical, chemical or biological sciences in reputed scientific institutions in India including JNCASR.
Applicant must be a scientist, teacher or a research scholar affiliated to a scientific or academic institution in a developing country in Asia (other than India), Africa, Latin America and Arab region. The duration of the fellowship is for 3 months.
The fellowship covers a) international return air fare by the shortest route by economy class from the place of work of the candidate at his/her country to the host institution in India, b) boarding, lodging (for the individual only) at the affiliated institution and other subsistence expenses in the form of an adequate allowance in Indian currency. Applicants below 45 years of age are eligible to apply.
Study Subject:
It covers short-term, participatory research studies in all major disciplines of science and technology including engineering and medical sciences at the Indian Centers of Excellence.
Eligibility:
- Applicant (other than Indian) possessing Doctorate or Master’s Degree in Science or equivalent degree in Engineering/ Medicine and allied disciplines, below 45 years of age affiliated to a scientific or academic institution in a developing country (Other than India).
- Applicant must be a scientist, teacher or a research scholar affiliated to a scientific or academic institution in a developing country in Asia (other than India), Africa, Latin America and Arab region.
Scholarship for: Developing Countries Scientists (other than India)
Scholarship Value:
The Fellowship covers return airfare from place of work in their home country to place of work in India, boarding and lodging at the affiliated institution/s, and an adequate allowance in Indian currency to cover incidental expenses.
How to Apply?
The mode of applying is by post. List of enclosures to accompany the application:-
- A detailed curriculum vitae containing the date of birth & age, applicant’s research interest and experience, publications (only those in referred journals), present position, scientific affiliations, awards and scholarships etc.
- A detailed write-up describing the proposed research work.
- Two passport size photographs
- Copy of degree certificate for highest qualification
- A letter of consent from Parent Institution
- Applications should be forwarded by an appropriate authority.
- Applicants should possess a valid passport.
- Selected candidates must obtain permission/leave from their parent institutions.
- Selected candidates must obtain Indian visa for the proposed period of work upon advice from CICS.
Application Deadline: 31st October every year.
For further information: JNCASR-CICS Fellowship Program
