Indo-Japanese Joint Project
on
“Establishment of Young Researcher Fellowship Programme 2018-2019”
Supported
by
Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of
India
The Indian National Science Academy (INSA),
New Delhi invites applications from outstanding Indian young
scientists/researchers to apply for theIndo-Japanese Joint
Project on “Establishment of Young Researcher Fellowship Programme 2018-2019”coordinated
by INSA and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS). This programme
is supported by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of
India.
Objectives
The main objective of this young
researcher exchange program is to contribute to the advancement of Science
& Technology and to the benefit of society at large. This fellowship programme
is designed to support Indian scientists/researchers to travel to Japan and
work with leading researchers at major Japanese science and technology
institutions/universities/organizations for a period of2 to 6 months.
They are intended to facilitate long-term science, technology and innovation
collaboration between India and Japan by
· developing
researchers’ expertise in international collaboration and fostering long-term
relationships between Indian and Japanese researchers;
· developing
the researchers’ leadership skills as future ‘science ambassadors’ for India;
and
· providing
a catalyst for future India-Japanresearch collaboration.
Eligibility:
(a)
The applicant should be Indian citizen, residing in India, and be a Postdoc
and/or a scientist/faculty member working in a regular capacity in an UGC
(University Grants Commission) recognized University/Deemed University/Academic
Institute or National Research & Development Laboratory/Institute and
actively engaged in research work in the related areas.
(b)Applicants
must have been awarded Ph.D. degree in science (received within the past 6
years) and should be less than 40 years of age as on the last date of
submission.
(c)Applicants
should not have availed any overseas fellowship in previous 3 years.
(d)
The applicant should have been accepted to work in an institute/laboratory in Japan
to be visited. Such acceptance should be supported by a letter of invitation
from the host Institution(s) commenting on the proposed collaboration.
(e)
The applicant should submit a detailed programme of his/her collaborative
research work to be conducted in consultation with the host scientist(s) in Japan.
(f)
All applications should be forwarded through proper channel by the employer/Head
of the Institution.
(g)
Selected candidate are required to sign Service Bond (Format-6) to the
parent institute for a period of three (3) years. Candidate should check detail
with their parent institute/university before applying.
Proposals will be assessed on the
scientific merit of the research, the demonstrated achievements of the
applicant in the context of his/her career to date, the appropriateness of the
work being done in Japan, the value of the expected outcome of the research
project to Indian Science, and whether the visit will improve Indian access to
global leading-edge science and technology. He/She should propose a
collaborative research project, or a specific activity, which has been
developed in consultation with host scientist(s) in Japan.
The grant scheme is not to supplement
or extend either study or sabbatical leave that is being conducted overseas.
The proposed visit should initiate or consolidate long-term collaborations and
facilitate the development of the applicant’s career.
Number of
Fellowships:10 Fellowships
Field of
Research:
Participation is open
to all fields of Science & Technology/any field of natural science (basic
and applied), engineering science, mathematics, statistics, health and
multi-disciplinary research in science & technology will be considered.
Applicants engaged in
multi-disciplinary research are invited to apply but should note that proposals
for research solely in humanities, social or behavioural science are NOT
eligible to apply.
Duration
of Fellowship:02 to 06 Months
The
duration of the fellowship must be for aminimum of 02 months and a
maximum of 06 months. All
travel must commence on or before 31 January2019. Extension of date of
departure from India beyond the expiry datewill not be entertained.
Fellows are responsible for making their own travel, visa,
insurance and accommodation arrangements, in consultation with the host
institution as appropriate. The
fellowship does not include support for bench fees and managerial costs.
The last date for receiving complete applications is 15 September 2018.
More Info: http://insaindia.res.in/Indo-Jap_erfp_2018-19.php
The last date for receiving complete applications is 15 September 2018.
More Info: http://insaindia.res.in/Indo-Jap_erfp_2018-19.php
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