“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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Department of Science and Technology (DST) provides attractive fellowships and contingency grants for students studying in Basic Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Selection to the programme takes into account academic excellence and demonstrated interest in Research. Selection is open to Indian nationals studying in India. Selection procedures are different for Basic Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. All of them, however, include an interview for final selection.

Scholarship provider

Department of Science & Technology (DST) Government of India

Eligibility criteria

Stream SA: Students enrolled in XI Standard (Science Subjects) during the academic year 2019-20 and having secured a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects in the X Standard Board examination immediately in the preceding academic year are eligible to appear for Aptitude test.

The fellowship of the students selected under this stream will be activated only if they join an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S.) in the academic year 2021-22 after having secured a minimum of  60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in Science subjects in the XII standard/(+2) Board Examination. During the interim period of one year they will be invited for the National  Science (Vijyoshi) Camp and their travel expenses and local hospitality will be met by KVPY.

Stream SX: Students enrolled in XII Standard/ (+2) (Science subjects) during the academic year 2019–20 and aspiring to join undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to  B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S. for the session 2020–21 provided they have secured a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/ Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination during the academic year 2017-18 are eligible to appear for the Aptitude test.

The fellowship of the students selected under this stream will be activated only if  they join an undergraduate course in Basic science (B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S.) in the academic year 2020-21 after having secured a minimum of  60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination during academic year 2019-20.

Students in their 2nd year of study in Cambridge International Examination Board and aspiring to join an UG program (viz. B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S.)in Basic Sciences namely Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology in the Academic year 2019-20 are eligible to apply provided they have secured a minimum of 75% (65% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the X Standard Board Examination. They must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology) in the XII standard Board Examination before taking up the fellowship, if awarded.

Stream SB: Students enrolled in the 1st year of undergraduate program in Basic Sciences namely Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics & Biology leading to B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S. during the academic year 2019–20 and having secured a minimum of 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks in aggregate in MATHEMATICS and SCIENCE subjects (Physics/Chemistry/Biology)  in the XII Standard Board Examination  are eligible to appear for the Aptitude test. In the 1st year final examination of B.Sc./B.S./B.Math./B.Stat./Int. M.Sc./Int. M.S. they must secure 60% (50% for SC/ST/PWD) marks before taking up the fellowship, if awarded.

Benefits of scholarship/Award

Application Procedure

Each stream has a different application form. Separate requisition must be made by the student who wish to apply for more than one stream. Applicants may apply either by hard copy or online.

• Application forms may be downloaded from the KVPY Website or may be obtained from KVPY on request by remitting a processing fee of Rs. 200/- and Rs. 100/- for SC/ST, at any core banking branches of State Bank of India, to the credit of Administrative Executive, KVPY A/C No. 10270577392.
• The pay–in-slip should be sent along with the request clearly indicating the stream (i.e. SA, SB, SB+2(SX), SP, EA, EB, MA etc). Pay-in-slip form is available at the Website.
• SC/ST candidates should provide a copy of the caste certificate issued by a competent authority in the prescribed proforma.

Frequent Queries

What is the selection procedure?

Selection procedures are different for Basic Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Aptitude Test is held for Stream SA/SB and SB +(SX). All of them however, include an interview for final selection. For more details, visit Website.

Contact details

The Convener

Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana

Indian Institute of Science

Bangalore – 560012, Karnataka

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For the First Rank holders qualified for Doctoral Research in any recognized university in India, Innovation in Scientific pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE), a new scheme of the Government of India, offers standing opportunity through fellowships at the level same as National Eligibility Test qualified candidates. The fellowship is applicable to the Indian Nationals only. Programme includes three components namely Scheme for early Attraction of Talents for Science (SEATS), Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) and Assured Opportunity for Research Careers (AORC). The scheme AORC is focused on attraction of students to pursue degree in basic & applied sciences including engineering, medicine, agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy etc., after either master’s degree in science or bachelor/master’s degree in engineering/applied sciences.

Scholarship provider

Department of Science & Technology (DST) Government of India

Eligibility criteria

Only First Rank Holders in each Post Graduate (PG) level Examinations in the above mentioned subjects at the University and academic institutions who are eligible for admission & want to pursue research, leading to Ph. D. in any Indian University/ National Institute/National Laboratories in India, will be eligible for the fellowship. Candidates who have qualified Joint CSIR-UGC, National Eligibility Test for fellowship/GATE can also apply. Similarly, 1st Rank holders at Graduate level examination in Engineering Science and other professional courses conducted by the University/ Institution in India are also eligible to apply for directly pursuing doctoral degree.

Benefits of scholarship/Award

Equivalent to NET/GATE Fellowship JRF. SRF and grant for research to the candidates.

Application Procedure

In the prescribed A4 size format along with documents as listed in Annexure 1 to 3. Applications should reach by post within 60 days from the date of release of the advertisement.

Frequent Queries

What is the selection procedure?

The candidates will be selected purely on the basis of merit.

Contact details

The Head

INSPIRE Programme

Department of Science & Technology

Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road

New Delhi – 110016, Delhi

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