Swarna Jayanti Fellowships in Science & Technology 2016-17

What is Swarna Jayanti Fellowships in Science & Technology 2016-17?

The Government of India, Department of Science and Technology invites applications for the Swarna Jayanti Fellowships in Science & Technology 2016-17. Young scientists having a Phd degree and a good academic record will get the fellowship of Rs 25000 per month for five years in addition to the salary. Fellows will get special assistance to pursue research in frontier areas of Science and Technology if the project contains innovative research and potential of making the impact on R&D in the discipline.

Who can apply for this scholarship ?

• Must be a PhD holder (Science, Engineering, Medicine).
• Must not be drawing any fellowship from any other Scheme of Government of India.
• Must be active in the frontier area of Science and Engineering with outstanding contributions peer recognition in his/ her area of research.
• Open to scientists between 30 to 40 years of age as on December 31, 2016.

How can you apply ?

The application can be done by email and post. Following steps are to be followed while filling the form:

Step 1: Download the form by clicking on Download the File.

Step 2: Check the format given on the second page.

Step 3: Write an application according to the application format.

Step 4: Submit application form along with the other additional information as required and present the project idea before final selection. One soft copy of the complete application form should be sent by email in pdf format as a single file without annexures to jacob@nic.in.

Step 5: One hard copy duly forwarded to:

Jacob V. V.
Scientist
SJF Cell,
Department of Science & Technology,
Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi-110016

Important documents

Microsoft Word - ADVERTISEMENT-SWARNAJAYANTI FELLOWSHIPS-2016-17.pdf

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