CUSAT jobs for INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship in Kochi. Last Date to apply: 31 Aug 2019

The program which encompasses the age group of 15-35 years aims to attract young Indian talent for study of science leading to careers in science. INSPIRE includes four components out of which the INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Scheme offers contractual research awards to young achievers and opportunity for independent research in the near term and emerge as a future leader in the long term.

Eligibility :  Indian citizens and people of Indian origin including NRI/PIO status with PhD (in science, mathematics, engineering, pharmacy, medicine and agriculture related subjects) from any recognized university in the world.  Candidates shall possess minimum 60% (or equivalent CGPA) marks throughout his/her academic profile starting from the Higher Secondary examination (Class 12 onwards).  Those who have submitted their Ph.D theses and are awaiting award of the degree are also eligible. However, the award will be conveyed only after confirmation of the award of the Ph.D degree.  The upper age limit as on 1st Jan 2019 should be 32 years for considering support for a period of 5 years. However, for SC and ST candidates, the upper age limit will be 35 years.  Publication(s) in highly reputed journals demonstrating research potential of the candidate.  Candidates who are employed in regular/contractual position within India may apply for INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship award towards improvement and enhancement of their career prospects but upon selection the candidate will need to resign (no lien or deputation or any type of leave would be accepted) from the current job and organization for implementation of the INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship award.

Desirable :  Candidates who are within top 1% at the School Leaving Examination, IIT-JEE rank holders, 1st Rank Holders either in graduation or post-graduation level university examination (which are used presently for identifying INSPIRE Scholars at under-graduate level and INSPIRE Fellows for doctoral degree).

Fellowship :  Each selected INSPIRE Faculty Fellow shall be eligible to receive a consolidated amount of Rs.1,25,000/-p.m. In addition, a Research Grant of Rs.7 lakh per year for 5 years shall also be provided to each successful candidate. The INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship award is for a maximum period of 5 (five) years.

Method of Selection :  The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, in coordination with DST, will be implementing this INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Scheme up to the selection of candidates for INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship award.