DST Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Policy Fellowships Programme 2020

For STI-Senior Policy Fellow

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Hold a doctoral degree in science/medicine/engineering/social science (with a background of STI policy) with a good academic record
• Have a minimum experience of 3 years related to direct STI policy at the postdoctoral level
• Be capable of doing independent research work
• Have published at least 3 research papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Be below 42 years of age at the time of application

For STI-Postdoctoral Policy Fellow

An applicant must -

• Hold a doctoral degree in science/medicine/engineering/social science (with a background of STI policy) with a good academic record
• Be capable of doing independent research work
• Have published at least 3 research papers in peer-reviewed journals
• Be below 40 years of age at the time of application

For STI-Young Policy Professional

An applicant must -

• Hold a master’s degree in science/medicine/engineering/social science (with a background of STI policy) with a good academic record (Note: Candidates with master's degree in public policy/public administration/data sciences/statistics (with S&T specialization) are encouraged)
• Be below 30 years of age at the time of application

Note - Age relaxation of 3 (three) years will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged & Women candidates.

For STI-Senior Policy Fellow

• A fellowship of INR 98,000 (consolidated) per month
• A grant of INR 200,000 annually to cover research-related costs, travel and contingency

For STI-Postdoctoral Policy Fellow

• A fellowship of INR 80,000 (consolidated) per month
• A grant of INR 1,50,000 annually to cover research-related costs, travel and contingency

For STI-Young Policy Professional

• A fellowship of INR 44,000 (consolidated) per month
• A grant of INR 100,000 annually to cover research-related costs, travel and contingency

• A project/research proposal (for STI-Senior Policy Fellow and STI-Postdoctoral Policy Fellow)
• A two-page write-up on an identified STI policy issue (for STI-Young Policy Professional)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two recommendation letters
• A consent letter from the prospective advisor/host organization

Follow the steps below to apply for the scholarship:

Step 1: Click on the link and register.
Step 2: Make login and fill in the required details.
Step 3: Upload the necessary documents.
Step 4: Submit the application.