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Department of Science & Technology conducts Fellowships in Delhi

Postdoctoral Fellow/ JRF

Department of Science & Technology
Expired

Posted: 12 Aug 16

Job Description

DST Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy Fellowships

The fellowship will have following two components: 1. Postdoctoral Fellow, 2. Junior Research Fellow


Postdoctoral Fellow: This first and primary track will be a 2-year fellowship (with a possible extension of one more year, depending upon performance) where the recipient would be located in a DST-CPR (by mutual agreement) to undertake STI policy research aligned to the research programme of that CPR. They also will build active linkages to a relevant government agency (either a scientific ministry or a line ministry with an S&T component), facilitated by DST itself and/or the DST CPR. The main objective of this track would be to build up the cadre of academic STI policy researchers in the country, with the hope that most of these Fellows may actively contribute in policy making in academia, research organizations, or even in government agencies.

Eligibility: Science/medicine/engineering/ social science (with a background of STI policy)academic scholars, STI policy researchers, with good academic record and holding a Ph.D. degree (within the last three years) are eligible to apply. Applicants must be capable of doing independent research work and have published at least 3 research papers in peer reviewed journals.

Age: 35 years.

JRF:This second track will be three-year fellowship that could be extended by two years, depending upon the performance/progress of the work. These fellows will be either placed in a DST-CPR (by mutual agreement) or within relevant government agencies (with an STI dimension) to get hands-on experience in the policy domain. In either case, the fellows would work under the supervision of investigators at the DST-CPRs or policy makers in the government agency, depending on where they are placed (or under joint supervision). The main objective of this track would be to provide an opportunity to young scholars to get exposure in the policy-making domain with strong STI component. These Fellows could contribute to analysis and practice in STI policy area in non-profit organizations, think-tanks, or government agencies and eventually may take up doctorate degree. This cadre of young analysts would help to enrich STI policymaking system in the country, in spite of not having high-level academic research experience at this stage.


Eligibility: Graduate students (B.E./B. Tech. or equivalent), Master’s degree in natural science, medicine, engineering or social science with a background of STI policy research within the last two years. Applicants are required to provide a recommendation letter from their supervisors or advisors who may guarantee the quality of research result.

Age: 30 years.

Selection/Support:  The duly constituted Experts Committee will select candidates based on their research track record and the relevance, quality, and significance of their proposals. Once the Committee finalizes the selection, the programme office (Policy Research Cell, DST) will notify result to selectees via e-mail.

The selected candidates will be awarded a fellowship of Rs. 80,000/- (consolidated) in the level of INSPIRE Faculty  for the Postdoctoral Fellows and Rs. 25000/- + HRA pm in case of Junior Research Fellows (at par with JRF). Based on the Committee’s decision, an amount up to Rs. 200,000/- will be granted annually to the Postdoctoral Fellows and Rs. 50,000/- to the Junior Research Fellows to cover research-related costs and contingency.


Number of Fellowships:  Junior Research Fellowship - 5 Nos, Postdoctoral Fellowships- 5 Nos

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Role others
Who can apply Freshers
Hiring Process Face to Face Interview
Employment TypeFull Time
Job Id220249
Job Category Scholarships
Locality Address
State Delhi
Country India

About Company

India is one of the top-ranking countries in the field of basic research. Indian Science has come to be regarded as one of the most powerful instruments of growth and development, especially in the emerging scenario and competitive economy. In the wake of the recent developments and the new demands that are being placed on the S&T system, it is necessary for us to embark on some major science projects which have relevance to national needs and which will also be relevant for tomorrow's technology. The Department of Science & Technology plays a pivotal role in promotion of science & technology in the country. The department has wide ranging activities ranging from promoting high end basic research and development of cutting edge technologies on one hand to service the technological requirements of the common man through development of appropriate skills and technologies on the other.

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