The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi is inviting applications
for Indo-Japanese Joint Project on “Establishment of Young Researcher
Fellowship Programme 2017-2018” coordinated by INSA and Japan Society for the
Promotion of Science (JSPS).
The main objective
of this young researcher exchange program is to contribute to the advancement
of Science & Technology and to the benefit of society at large. This
fellowship program is designed to support Indian scientists/researchers to
travel to Japan and work with leading researchers at major Japanese science and
technology institutions/universities/organizations for a p
eriod of 2 to 6
months.
Course
Level: Fellowships
are available to young researchers.
Study
Subject:
Participation is open to all fields of Science & Technology/any field of
natural science (basic and applied), engineering science, mathematics,
statistics, health and multi-disciplinary research in science & technology
will be considered. Applicants engaged in multi-disciplinary research are
invited to apply but should note that proposals for research solely in
humanities, social or behavioral science are not eligible to apply.
Scholarship
Award:
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Sl. No.
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Amount
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1
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Monthly maintenance allowance @ JPY 3,62,000
per month per person to be supported by JSPS (to meet accommodation charges, per diem for food and incidental expenses and local transportation in Japan) |
Will be paid and disbursed by JSPS during the
fellowship period at Japan. |
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2
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International Air fare (Air India, economy
class from the place of working in India to the place of overseas host Institute in Japan) including local airport transportation (as per actual) |
Rs. 75,000/-
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3
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Visa charges, Medical Insurance, and
contingency (as per actual) |
Rs. 25,000/-
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The duration of the
fellowship must be for a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 6 months. All
travel must commence on or before 31 March 2018. Extension of date of departure
from India beyond the expiry of 31 March 2018 will not be entertained. All
fellows must return back to India after availing the fellowship on or before 30
September 2018. Fellows are responsible for making their own travel, visa,
insurance and accommodation arrangements, in consultation with the host
institution as appropriate. The fellowship does not include support for bench
fees and managerial costs.
Number of
Scholarships: Up
to 10 fellowships are available.
Scholarship
can be taken in India
Eligibility: The following criteria must
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
(a) The applicant
should be Indian citizen, residing in India, and be a Postdoc and/or a
scientist/faculty member working in a regular capacity in a UGC (University
Grants Commission) recognized University/Deemed University/Academic Institute
or National Research & Development Laboratory/Institute and actively
engaged in research work in the related areas.
(b) Applicants must
have been awarded their PhD degree and should be less than 40 years of age as
on the last date of submission.
(c) Applicants
should not have availed any overseas fellowship in previous 3 years.
(d) The applicant
should have been accepted to work in an institute/laboratory in Japan to be
visited. Such acceptance should be supported by a letter of invitation from the
host Institution(s) commenting on the proposed collaboration.
(e) The applicant
should submit a detailed program of his/her collaborative research work to be
conducted in consultation with the host scientist(s) in Japan.
(f) All applications
should be forwarded through proper channel by the employer/Head of the
Institution.
(g) The selected
candidate is required to sign Service Bond (Format-6) to the parent Institute
for a period of three (3) years. Candidate should check detail with their
parent institute/university before applying.
Nationality:
Indian
students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must have been awarded their PhD degree and should be
less than 40 years of age as on the last date of submission.
How to
Apply:
- Application
form as per INSA format (duly filled and forwarded through proper
channel). - Copy of
PhD Degree (Self-attested). - Letter
of Support/NOC from the parent Institute/University and certifying that
candidate is not serving any bond beyond 01.01.2018. - Letter
of invitation from the Japanese host. - List of
best 10 publications. 6. Short CV (max.1 page).
Application
Deadline:
The last date for receiving complete applications is October 25, 2017.
