Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE),
Govt of Kerala
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O, Thiruvananthapuram 695004
KSCSTE Research fellowship for the year 2013-14
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment invites application for KSCSTE research fellowship from MSc/MTech degree holders from any of the Universities in Kerala. There will be 7 subject areas
- Mathematical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
- Life Sciences Details
- Environmental Sciences
- Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean and Planetary Sciences
- Engineering Sciences
The student can choose any of the 7 subjects for writing the Entrance Examination. The syllabus for each subject area can be downloaded. If qualified, the student has the right to choose any other subject area for doing research leading to Ph.D.
Eligibility
- Candidates should have awarded M.Sc/M.Tech degree in the current year (2013) or previous two years (2011 or 2012)
- Candidates should be one of the first 10 rank/position holders from any of the Universities of Kerala. They have to produce rank certificate or position certificate from the University at the time of applying.
- Age should not be more than 35 years as on 1st January.
Mode of Selection
There will be objective type Entrance test and the shortlisted candidates will have an Interview on the same day or the following day. The entrance test carries two papers. Paper A will be general paper and is common to all. Paper B will be based on their topic in one of the 7 subject areas.
Date and Venue of Entrance Examination
8 December 2013 at Kendriya Vidyala Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram
Duration of the fellowship
The fellowship is for a period of three years.
Fellowship Grant
The fellowship carries a monthly stipend of Rs. 16,000/- for the first two years and Rs. 18,000/- pm, HRA and an annual contingency of Rs.20000/-.
How to apply
The candidate can submit the application online. The link for online submission is given below. The following documents are to be attached during online submission.
- MSc./ M.Tech Certificate
- Rank/position certificate
- Certificate to prove age
- Copy of a passport size photo.
The PDF of the application form generated at the end of the submission should be printed out, duly signed and send to the following address.
The Director
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Sasthrabhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram
Pin 695 004 KERALA
For any clarification please contact: 0471.254.8314
Full Details /Apply : http://kscste.kerala.gov.in/fellowship/
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