Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment jobs for Back To Lab - Research Fellowship Post- Doctoral Fellowship Programme in Thiruvananthapuram. Last Date to apply: 15 Oct 2018

The “Back-to-Lab” programme of Women Scientists Division offers Research and Post-Doctoral Fellowship to women who have break in their career, to facilitate their re-entry in science research. The fellowship is provided normally for a period of 3 years. The selected Research/Post-Doctoral Fellow has to work in a reputed research institution under the guidance of a Scientist Mentor, who is a permanent faculty of the institute.

Back To Lab - Research Fellowship Programme For Women Researchers

Research Fellowship :   The scheme offers monthly Research Fellowship of Rs. 20,000/- + 10 % HRA in the first two years and Rs. 25,000/- + 10 % HRA  in the third year, along with an annual contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/-.

Features :   The candidate should choose a Scientist Mentor (preferably the Research guide) who should be a permanent faculty of the institution and should have atleast 5 years left in service in the Institute.  The Scientist Mentor should constantly monitor the progress of the project, facilitate smooth implementation of the programme and ensure timely submission of financial utilization certificates by the institute to KSCSTE.

Applicant should have a valid Ph.D. registration in an institution of academic/ research excellence in Kerala including R&D institutions, University Departments, Govt. Aided colleges, in any of the streams; Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine (STEAM).

Candidates who have completed the Ph.D course work and are under career break during the course of their Ph.D. programme due to maternity or other valid reasons are eligible to apply for Research Fellowship under back to lab programme.

Age Limit :  45 years

Back To Lab Post- Doctoral Fellowship Programme For Women Researchers

Research Fellowship  :  The scheme offers Post-doctoral fellowship of  Rs.32,000/- + 10 % HRA p.m  along with an annual contingency grant of  Rs. 50,000/-.

Features :  The candidate should choose a Scientist Mentor who should be a permanent faculty of the institution and should have at least 5 years left in service in the Institute.   The Scientist Mentor should constantly monitor the progress of the project, facilitate smooth implementation of the programme and ensure timely submission of financial utilization certificates by the institute to KSCSTE.

The Post-Doctoral Fellow should join in a suitable National/State R&D institution/University Department in Kerala and should work with a Scientist Mentor who is a permanent employee of the institution. The chosen institution should not be the same as their Ph.D research centre.

Age Limit : 50 years