SERB Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence 2022 [Grant of Rs. 5 Lakh/Annum]: Apply by Mar 15

 Applications are invited for SERB Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence 2022. The last date of application is 15 March 2022.

About

This scheme aims to facilitate mobility of faculty members working in a regular capacity in State Universities / Colleges and in private Academic Institutions to carryout research work in an established public funded central institution such as IITs, IISc, IISERS, National Institutions (NITs, CSIR, ICAR, ICMR labs and other central institutions) and Central Universities, located preferably nearer to the institution where the faculty member is working.

Research work will be carried out in such a manner to ensure that PI continue to work in the host institute as well as his / her parent institute on mutually agreed terms between the PI and Mentor.

Eligibility

• Indian citizen residing in India holding Ph.D. degree in Science / Engineering or MS / MD in Medicine are eligible to apply.
• The applicant(s) must hold a regular academic / research position in State Universities/ Colleges and private Academic Institutions.
• Applicant should not hold any ongoing research projects or any fellowship at the time of submission of application.
• The upper age limit for the award is 45 years at the time of the submission of application. Age relaxation of 5 (five) years will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged & Women candidates.
• Mentor should be at the level of Associate Professor/Scientist E, or higher level.
• Only one candidate will be allowed to work with a mentor at any given point of time.

Application

Applicant(s) should first register into the online website,  click here to register.

Nature & Duration of Support

Not exceeding three years covering areas under Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences & Mathematical Sciences, including interdisciplinary areas.

Research fellowship of Rs. 60,000/- per year (in addition to the researcher’s own salary) will be provided subject to completion of minimum 90 days research work per year in the host institution. Research grant of Rs. 5 lakhs per annum (50% each to host and parent institution) and overheads (as per SERB norms) will be provided.

Click here to view the official notification of SERB Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence 2022.