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Chief Minister’s Nava Kerala Post Doctoral Fellowships (CMNPF) 2024

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Eligibility

Research scholars, M.D. (Medicine) and Ph.D. degree holders

Region

India

Award

A fellowship of up to ₹1,00,000 per month and other benefits

Deadline

Closed

About The Program

Chief Minister’s Nava Kerala Post Doctoral Fellowships (CMNPF) 2024 is an opportunity offered by the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) and funded by the Government of Kerala for PhD holders, research scholars and MD holders in medicine. This program aims to address the state's innovation and development needs by promoting high-quality research across diverse sectors like social sciences, economics, agriculture, development, and industry. The selected candidates will receive an annual fellowship of up to ₹1,00,000 along with other benefits during the fellowship.

Source: Kerala State Higher Education Council

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

  • be a Ph.D. degree holder, residing in Kerala
  • have submitted the Ph.D. thesis OR
  • be an M.D. (Medicine) degree holder from a recognised university by the appropriate council
  • be aged 45 years as on the last date of application and 35 years in case of a permanent employee/teacher

 

Note:-

  • Scholars working on Kerala-related research at universities or institutions within Kerala are eligible, even if they are not residents of India or currently residing elsewhere. 
  • A relaxation in age will be provided to women and reserved category (SC/ST/OBC/Physically challenged) candidates.
Benefits

Selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of ₹50,000 in their first year and ₹1,00,000 in their second year. Additionally, a maximum annual contingency allowance of ₹50,000 will be provided for the Arts and Humanities stream, while the Science and Technology stream will receive a maximum of ₹2,00,000.

In addition to the annual fellowship, post-doctoral fellows will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹50,000.

Note:-

  • The allocated contingency grant will be utilised solely to cover the expenses directly associated with project execution. This may include the procurement of essential materials such as chemicals, glassware, and minor laboratory accessories, as well as any necessary characterisation charges incurred during the research process.
  • The cost of purchasing major equipment like computers and printers cannot be covered by the contingency grant.
  • Travel expenses, including airfare, incurred for attending seminars, conferences, and paper presentations, will be covered by the contingency and other expenses allocation. No separate budget for travel expenses will be provided.
  • Fellows must submit a detailed breakdown of their contingency expenditure, accompanied by supporting justifications and endorsements from their mentor and the Head of the Research Institution.

For more detailed information, refer to the 'Fellowship Guidelines II'.

Documents
  • A duly filled, signed, and legibly scanned application form 
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the applicant
  • Expected Output and Outcome of Project
  • Work methodology
  • Research plan
  • Research summary 
  • Research proposal
  • Date of Birth (DoB) proof
  • Academic transcripts, including marksheets, diplomas, certificates, etc. (if applicable)

 

Note:- The above mentioned documents are required to be uploaded in PDF format.

How can you apply?

Eligible candidates can apply for the opportunity by following the steps mentioned below:-

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' link below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the 'Link to Apply' to access the online application form.
Step 4: Complete all required details and upload the necessary documents. Finally, click on 'Submit'.

Direct Application to the Kerala State Higher Education Council:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to register. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
Step 3: Download the application form and other given document formats.
Step 4: Fill out the application form with all the relevant details, attach the requisite documents in the prescribed format, and send it through email at:heckerala@gmail.com

 

Important Dates

Application Deadline: 25th January 2024

Selection Criteria

An expert committee appointed by the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) will review all applications against eligibility criteria and the research proposal's quality and relevance. Based on the review, a shortlist of candidates is created for the next stage.

Afterward, shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview with the expert committee. This interview will assess the candidate's research skills, experience, and communication abilities.

After the interview, the expert committee will create and submit a list of recommended candidates to KSHEC based on their performance in the application review and interview.


Finally, the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) will approve the final list of awardees based on the committee's recommendations and other relevant factors.

Important documents
Terms and Conditions
  • The fellowship shall not be clubbed with any other fellowship.
  • A working progress seminar will be held every six months, and promotion to the next stage will be granted only to those recommended by the expert committee.
  • Kerala state government employees and permanent school/college/university teachers are eligible for deputation upon selection for the fellowship. In such cases, the post-doctoral fellows will continue receiving their salary and allowances from their parent department/institution, while KSHEC will directly pay the salary/honorarium of the substitute as per prevailing government rates. Deputation staff are not entitled to any additional remuneration.

 

Note:- For more information, refer to the 'Fellowship Guidelines I'.

Contact Details

Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC)
Science and Technology Museum Campus 
Vikas Bhavan P.O.,
Thiruvananthapuram-695033,
Kerala,India 
Email ID: heckerala@gmail.com | Phone Number: (0471) 2301292 | Fax: (0471) 2301290

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