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KSCSTE Emeritus Scientist Scheme (KESS) 2023-24

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Eligibility

Scientists/Academicians of Kerala

Region

India

Award

Up to INR 31,000 per month and an annual contingency of INR 1,00,000

Deadline

Closed

About The Program

KSCSTE Emeritus Scientist Scheme (KESS) 2023-24 is an initiative for Scientists/Academicians of Kerala. The programme helps to provide an opportunity for superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective fields of specialization and to harness their knowledge for the development of the state. The selected fellows will receive a stipend of INR 31,000 per month and an annual contingent grant of INR 1,00,000.

EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed

To be eligible, an applicant must - 

  • be a domicile of Kerala
  • be not more than 65 years as of 1st January of 2023
  • be a retired scientist/academician in Kerala by birth or domicile
  • have worked as a scientist/academician in reputed institutions with commendable scientific achievements

 

Note - For detailed information, kindly go through the 'Fellowship Detail Document'.

Benefits

The selected fellows will receive a stipend of INR 31,000 per month and an annual contingent grant of INR 1,00,000.

Note - The fellowship will be given for a period not exceeding three years.

Documents
  • Application form
  • Certificates related to training, age, educational qualifications, achievements, publications etc.
How can you apply?

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

Application Deadline: 20th July 2023

Selection Criteria

The selection of the candidates will be based on eligibility criteria. The final selection will be done by the expert committee after evaluation.

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Terms and Conditions
  • The Emeritus Scientist has to help students, Research Fellows, staff, etc. of the Department/ Institution in the concerned subject in accordance with the instructions of the Head of the Institution.
  • The amount should be drawn by the Institution and released to the Emeritus Scientist only by means of a cheque.
  • The Emeritus Scientist programme will be purely on a contract basis and will not be eligible for any other benefits.
  • A Research Fellow can be appointed to support research activity.

 

Note - For detailed information, kindly go through the 'Fellowship Detail Document'.

Contact Details

Kerala State Council For Science Technology and Environment
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram
Email ID: bsd.kscste@kerala.gov.in | Contact Number: 0471-2548360/314

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