CFAs: DST National Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nano Science and Technology - India

Applications are invited for the award of the DST-Nano Mission Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nano Science and Technology for pursuing research in frontier areas of Nano Science & Technology.

Category

Fellowship

Program Overview

This highly prestigious fellowship is tenable in Research Institutions/Universities, including non-profit R & D institutions, anywhere in India. It is awarded under the National Programme for Nano Science and Technology (NPNST) of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

Funding Information

The fellowship includes:

• A consolidated monthly stipend of Rs. 60,000/- per month plus applicable HRA.
• A research contingency grant of Rs. 2,00,000/- per annum.
• The fellowship is tenable for a maximum of 2 years, with an exceptional extension for a third year based on research progress.
• Candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis but are yet to be awarded the Ph.D. degree will be paid Rs. 45,000/- per month plus applicable HRA until the award of the degree.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Science or Engineering or have submitted a Ph.D. thesis with a research interest in Nano Science and Technology.
• They should have an excellent academic record and be under 40 years of age.
• This fellowship is intended for researchers working in new areas and laboratories, other than where they obtained their doctorate.

Selection Criteria

The candidates will be selected based on:

• Scrutiny of their bio-data, research proposal, recommendation letters, and performance in the interview.
• Academic and research record.
• The merit of the proposed research in Nano Science.
• The facilities available at the host institution for the proposed research.

If selected, the candidate must join the host institution/university within two months of accepting the fellowship.

For More Information

Visit the JNCASR Fellowship Page for further details.

Donor Name: Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research
Grant Size: $1,000 to $10,000
Publish Date: September 9, 2024
Deadline Date: December 31, 2024
Country: India