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
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