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MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 



DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY



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OF


SWARNAJAYANTI  FELLOWSHIPS




On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of India's independence, Government of 
India have instituted  a scheme The Swarnajayanti Fellowships by which a 
selected number of  young scientists will be provided special assistance and 
support to enable them to pursue basic research of a world class standard in 
frontier areas of science and technology. The Fellowships are scientist-specific 
and not institution-specific, very selective and have close academic 
monitoring. 


Nature of support:
 
The support will cover all the requirements for performing at the highest level and 
will include, in addition to an attractive fellowship amount of Rs 25,000 per month, 
grants for  equipment, computational  and  communication  facilities,  consumables, 
contingencies,  administrative  support, national and international travel and other 
special requirements. 


Duration:

The duration of the fellowship will be for a  period not exceeding five years.  
           

Eligibility:

The  applicant  should  possess  one of the following degrees or  equivalent: 
Ph.D in Science/Engineering, Masters in Engineering  or  Technology / MD  in 
Medicine.  Scientists  should  be  active in the  frontier  areas  of science 
and engineering with outstanding contributions,  (research publications, peer 
recognition etc.) in his areas of research.  The fellowship is open to Indian 
Nationals residing in India or abroad. The scientists  can  choose to work at 
any S&T institution in India. The fellowship is open to scientists between 30 
to 40 years as on  December 31, 1998. 


Selection:

The  selection procedure will include consideration at various stages. An empowered  
committee  will make the final selection, based on the recommendation of the expert 
committees.   



Application:
                                 
Application  for  the Swarnajayanti Fellowships are invited from eligible candidates 
in  the  format given below. The  candidates may be required to submit further 
additional information and or presentation before final selection. Application 
in  the  prescribed  format  along  with  the  project  document  should reach

 Dr.P.K.B.Menon, Joint Adviser, Department of Science and Technology, 
Technology  Bhawan, New  Mehrauli Road,  New  Delhi-110016
 on or before 
September 30,1998.

The last date for receiving applications from  abroad is 
October 30, 1998.

Applications received after the last date will not be considered.



FORMAT FOR APPLICATION

1. Broad Subject Area (Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth & Atmospheric sciences, Mathematical sciences, Engineering Sciences)

2. Specialization:

3. Name of the Candidate:

4. Mailing Address (Indicate Telephone, Fax and e-mail address also)

5. Date of Birth:

6. Educational Qualification: (Starting from B.Sc onwards) SL. DEGREE UNIVERSITY YEAR SUBJECTS % No -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

7. a) Details of professional training and research experience, specifying period and list of significant publications during the last 5 years with details. b) Details of employment:

8. Professional recognition, awards, fellowships received:

9. Details of the proposed project to be undertaken during the Fellowship period: (Also specify the work at present engaged in, future plan, prospects after the fellowship, how are these related to the strengthening of basic research in the country etc.)

10. Detailed financial requirements for 5 years and phasing for each year:

11. Name of the institution where project is to be implemented:

12. Nomination/Recommendation:

(This should be from Fellows of the National Academies, Directors of National Laboratories, Heads of S&T Departments of GOI or Vice Chancellors and should indicate the candidate's competence for the Fellowship and should be sent directly to DST in confidence).

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