tanscst.nic.in Young Scientists Fellowship Scheme 2018-19 : Tamilnadu State Council For Science & Technology

TANSCST Young Scientists Fellowship Scheme

Tamilnadu State Council For Science & Technology invites applications for Young Scientists Fellowship Scheme for the year 2018-19.

Objective

To encourage young scientists and researchers below 40 years of age to get themselves acquainted with the latest techniques in research and development.

Selected scientists can undergo training/learn sophisticated instrumentation techniques or modern research methodologies or do collaborative research work with senior scientists in any of the high level research centres/ universities in India.

Eligibility

The applicant
1. should have Masters degree (or) Ph.D Degree in the respective disciplines
2. should be below 40 years of age
3. should hold a regular position in the parent institution
4. should avail leave with pay from the parent institution during the period of fellowship

How to Apply?

Just follow the below steps to apply for the Young Scientists Fellowship Scheme 2018-19.

Steps :
Step 1 : Go to the official website of TANSCST provided above.
Step 2 : Download the application form from the official website or you can directly download it from below mentioned link.

Download Application Form :
https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/pdf2018/31830-Form.pdf

Step 3 : Fill the application form with the required details
Step 4 : Application with relevant enclosures may be sent to the following address on or before the last date.

“The Member Secretary,
Tamilnadu State Council for Science and Technology,
DOTE Campus,
Chennai – 600 025”

Application Format

Please fill up the following details to complete the application form.
1. a. Name of the applicant
b. Present position and contact address with Telephone, Fax, Mobile No. & e-mail id
c. Age & date of birth (Proof may be enclosed)

2. Educational Qualifications (From graduation onwards)
3. Area of specialization
4. Research Experience Publications, if any (Please attach the list of your publications)

5. Purpose of the proposed training/research (please tick any one and furnish an abstract of the proposed work)

6. a. Name of the scientist(s) with whom proposed work is to be carried out.
b. Whether the acceptance/ concurrence obtained from the host institution. If yes, attach copy of acceptance letter and mention the tentative date and duration of proposed training/research

7. Specify the benefit the parent institution will get from your proposed training (may be enclosed separately)

8. Have you been promised deputation with salary from your parent organization for your proposed visit If yes, please attach a copy of the letter [Yes/No]
9. Have you applied earlier/availed this fellowship? If availed give details.

10. Do you have any ongoing/completed R&D project? (If yes, please give details e.g title, cost, duration & sponsoring agency)

11. Have you ever availed any similar fellowship from any other organization? If yes, furnish the details
12. Name and address of two referees (with contact numbers)
13. Any other relevant facts which have not been covered in the above columns

Fellowship Details

This scheme helps them to update their knowledge and disseminate the same to their students. The Students are thus provided high quality education.

Venue Of The Fellowship :
Should be a centre of excellence located outside Tamilnadu. The applicant should obtain the consent from the Parent and Host Institution for the training and enclose the same with application.

Travel Assistance :
To and fro from the parent institution to the host institution by shortest route by rail (II AC)

Financial Assistance

About 10-15 scientists are supported under this scheme every year. Under this scheme, scientists and researchers below 40 years of age working in educational Institutions of our state are provided with a fellowship of Rs.10,000/- every month for a period of 2 to 6 months in addition to their regular salaries provided by their parent institutions.

Last Date

Last date for filing filled up application is 31.12.2018

Author : Ranjani