VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship 2023 for NRIs by DST [Amount of Rs. 4 L]: Apply by July 31

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Applications are invited for VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship 2023 by DST. The last date of application is 31 July.

About the Fellowship

In this connection the Government has taken a step further to shape and implement the VAIBHAV programme and is announcing VAIBHAV Fellowship Call-2023 as a first step. The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, would implement the VAIBHAV Fellowship Program.

DST is one of the Government Departments under Ministry of Science and Technology which plays the role of a nodal department for organizing, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology.

VAIBHAV Fellowship envisages a collaboration between scientists of Indian Diaspora with Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), Universities and/ or public funded Scientific Institutions. The VAIBHAV Fellow would identify an Indian Institution for collaboration and may spend up to two months in a year for maximum 3 years.

Eligibility

Eligibility: (For applicants – VAIBHAV Fellow)

• Non-Resident Indian (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), currently working abroad
• Ph.D/M.D/M.S/M.Tech degree from a recognized University
• Engaged in active research
• Working/worked in Institute/University of top-200 QS World University Ranking (subjectwise) (in regular/tenure employment) for at least 5 years or more. OR Working in Industry or Research Laboratories of repute in abroad for at least 5 years or more (but should not be PhD or Post-doctoral fellow).

Eligibility: (For host Indian Institutions)

• Higher Educational Institutions / University ranked in top 200 in NIRF overall rankings or having NAAC ‘A+’ grade or above and/or
• Public funded Scientific Institutes/National Laboratories.

Application

Each application should be submitted to DST. Please note following important application instructions:

• The application should be submitted on-line to DST. Host Scientist need to apply on behalf of the Indian Diaspora as DST would release the funds to the host Institution which will be reimbursed to the fellow by the host Institution.
• The applicant can download the proposal formats from websites and should submit completed application form and all relevant information through e-PMS portal of the DST. Applications would be received in on-line mode only. Physical or e-mail applications will not be considered.
• Any shortcomings in the proposal or non-submission through the e-PMS portal will result in rejection of the proposal. DST will not be responsible for these shortcomings.
• In case applicant could not submit the proposal in time, DST would not entertain that project offline and also no request to extend the date would be entertained.
• It may be noted that after submission, applicant will get Temporary Project Number (TPN), auto-generated by the system, which should be mentioned in all future references.

Important dates

• Launch of VAIBHAV fellowship at DST websites: June 15, 2023
• Deadline to submit Application in current cycle: July 31, 2023 (5:00 PM IST)

Amount

• Fellowship in INR 4 Lakh roughly (equivalent to USD 5000 per month), for minimum 01 month and maximum up to 02 months per year for a period of maximum 03 years,
• International Travel from place of work in parent institute to place of work in India in business class once a year,
• Fully furnished Accommodation in guest house or hotel up to Rs.7500/- per day
• Contingency Rs.1,00,000 per year for research expenditure in India
• Domestic Travel (economy class) for academic purposes up to two Indian academic/ scientific institutes in a year.

Click here to view the official notification of VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship 2023 for NRIs by DST.

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