MP Council of Science and Technology SILVER JUBILEE FELLOWSHIPs 2014

Madhya Pradesh Council of Science and Technology

SILVER JUBILEE  FELLOWSHIP

To commemorate its twenty fifth year of establishment, the Council initiated a scheme “Silver Jubilee Fellowship” in FY 2007-08. Under this scheme selected brilliant scientists/researchers/academicians, with proven track record, are provided special assistance and support to enable them to pursue fundamental research in priority areas of science and technology and to utilize their expertise in socio-economic development of Madhya Pradesh. The fellowships are fellow specific and not institution specific and have full academic freedom with well-defined objectives and deliverables as identified by MPCST.

The duration of the fellowship will be initially for three years and may be extended for additional one year. The value of Fellowship will be Rs. 50,000/- per month in addition to regular income and there will be provision of Rs. 5.00 Lakh per annum for contingent expenditure. The nominations are invited for following Silver Jubilee Fellowship:

1. Prof. P.C. Ray Fellow – For research work targeted towards the development/linkage of Science & Technology inputs and efforts for the promotion of indigenous entrepreneurship and employment.
2. Sir C.V. Raman Fellow – For popularization and communication of Science & Technology among mass including innovative S&T communication technology.
3. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Fellow – For research work targeted towards exploration, management and conservation of natural resources with the use of Science & Technology.
4. Dr. R.L. Richharia Fellow – For research work in the areas of organic/traditional agriculture and biodiversity conservation in Madhya Pradesh.

The interested candidates may approach eminent scientist/academician/institutions for forwarding their nominations. All the nominations along with complete application form and supporting documents should be sent to The Director General, M.P. Council of Science and Technology, Vigyan Bhawan, Nehru Nagar, Bhopal – 462003 on or before March 15  2014.  For details please click on Guidelines and Formate.