DST Postdoctoral Fellowship Nano Science
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CENTRE FOR ADVANCED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
(A Deemed University)
Jakkur, Bengaluru-560064
DST Postdoctoral Fellowships in Nano Science & Technology
Applications are invited for the award of “DST-Nano Mission Postdoctoral Fellowship” for pursuing research in frontier areas of Nano Science & Technology. This highly prestigious fellowship is tenable in Research Institutions/Universities including non-profit R & D institutions anywhere in India.
The fellowships are awarded under the Mission on Nano Science & Technology (Nano Mission) of the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
ELIGIBILITY
The applicants should either hold a Ph.D degree in Science or Engineering or should have submitted the Ph D thesis with research interests in Nano Science and Technology and should have very good academic record.
They should be below 40 years of age and have evident capabilities of becoming future leaders of Indian science. This fellowship is meant for working in new areas and laboratories in order to expand their research capabilities, other than the one where the candidate obtained the doctorate degree from.
DETAILS OF THE AWARD
The fellowship carries a consolidated monthly stipend of Rs.60,000/- + HRA besides a research contingency grant of Rs.2,00,000/- per annum. Funds will be disbursed through the host institution/university. The postdoctoral fellowship is tenable for a maximum period of 2 years. In exceptional cases, depending on the progress of the research, the fellowship can be extended for the third year also. Candidates who have submitted the Ph D thesis but are yet to be awarded the Ph.D degree, if selected, will be paid Rs. 45,000/- per month till the award of the degree.
MODE OF SELECTION
The candidates will be selected based on the recommendations of a Selection Committee after the scrutiny of their bio-data, research proposal and performance in the interview. Applicant’s academic and research record, the merit of the proposed research in the area of nano science and the facilities available in the host institution for the proposed research will be the key factors for consideration of the application. If the candidate accepts the fellowship, he/she must join the host Institution/University within two month’s time.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Candidates may submit their application in the prescribed format along with bio-data, list of publications (attach reprints of 2 important papers), copies of certificates (B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech, Ph.D), one page synopsis of Ph.D thesis, and a short write up (1000 words) on the proposed research (which must be compatible with the ongoing research of the proposed supervisor) to:
The Administrative Officer
DST Postdoctoral Fellowship in NST
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research
Jakkur P.O.
Bengaluru 560 064
The envelope containing the application should be superscribed with “Application for DST Postdoctoral Fellowship in Nano Science and Technology” . In addition, the candidates are requested to send a soft copy in single file through email to dstcoord@jncasr.ac.in
The candidate should also request three referees to send their confidential evaluation directly to dstcoord@jncasr.ac.in
There is no last date for application and applications will be received throughout the year
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