DST-Nano Mission Post-Doctoral Fellowship by Department of Science & Technology (DST) in the field of Science and Technology

DST-Nano Mission Post-Doctoral Fellowship by Department of Science & Technology (DST) in the field of Science and Technology

“DST-Nano Mission Fellowship” is awarded for pursing research in frontier areas of Nano Science and Technology. The fellowship is tenable in Research Institutions/Universities including non-profit R&D Institutions within India. The fellowships are awarded under the Mission on Nano Science and Technology (Nano Mission) of the Department of Science and Technology.

Scholarship provider

Department of Science & Technology (DST) Government of India

Eligibility criteria

Ph. D. degree in Science and Engineering or should have submitted the Ph. D thesis with research interests in Nano Science and Technology and a good academic record.

Benefits of scholarship/Award

• The fellowship carries a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs.60,000/- + HRA besides a research contingency grant of Rs.2,00,000/- per annum. Funds will be disbursed through the host institution/university.
• The postdoctoral fellowship is tenable for a maximum period of 2 years.
• In exceptional cases, depending on the progress of the research, the fellowship can be extended for the third year also.
• Candidates who have submitted the Ph D thesis but are yet to be awarded the Ph.D degree, if selected, will be paid Rs. 45,000/- per month till the award of the degree.

Application Procedure

Candidates may submit their application in the prescribed format along with bio-data, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), copies of certificates (B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech, Ph.D), one page synopsis of Ph.D thesis, and a short write up (1000 words) on the proposed research (which must be compatible with the ongoing research of the proposed supervisor) to given address.

Frequent Queries

What about Age Limit?

Below 40 years of age

What about last date?

There is no last date for application and applications will be received throughout the year

Contact details

The Administrative Officer

(DST Postdoctoral Fellowship in NST)

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research

Jakkur P.O.

Bangalore – 560064, Karnataka

Telephone No : 080-22082751

Fax No. : 080-22082766

E-mail : admin@incasr.ac.in

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