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Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Faculty Fellowship
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department Of Science & Technology
The "INSPIRE FACULTY FELLOWSHIP" component provides opportunities to 100 persons every year with Ph.D. qualifications in the age group of 27-32 years for 5 years to carry out research in both basic and applied science areas including engineering, medicine, agriculture, and veterinary sciences.
Start date13 Dec 2008
Last verifiedToday
About This Scheme
The "INSPIRE FACULTY FELLOWSHIP" component provides opportunities to 100 persons every year with Ph.D. qualifications in the age group of 27-32 years for 5 years to carry out research in both basic and applied science areas including engineering, medicine, agriculture, and veterinary sciences for establishing themselves as independent researchers. It grants an attractive fellowship for a duration of 5 years. The objective of the scheme is to encourage young researchers to continue research in areas of S&T, Medicine, Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Sciences. Purpose 1. To provide attractive opportunities for young achievers for developing independent scientific profiles and launch them toward fulfilling long-term careers. 2. To augment high-quality scientific manpower in scientific and educational institutions, especially the Central and State universities. 3. While vertical migration from the other INSPIRE components would be encouraged, the faculty fellowship component also provides the opportunity to meritorious candidates for lateral entry into INSPIRE scheme. 4. INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship provides an opportunity to post-doctoral fellows for carrying out independent research however does not guarantee a regular position after 5 years.
Benefits
₹1.3 L · monthly
Amount
- Each selected INSPIRE Faculty Fellow will be eligible to receive a consolidated amount of ₹1,25,000/- per month as a fellowship with an annual increment of ₹2,000/-.
- In addition, a Research Grant of ₹7,00,000 every year for 5 years will also be provided to each successful candidate including the carry-forward amount, if any, from the previous year.
- The consolidated amount of ₹1,25,000/- per month is an all-inclusive fellowship and taxable as per the Indian IT Act.
- The INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship is for a maximum period of 5 (five) years.
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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Required Documents
- ✦Passport Size Photograph
- ✦Class X Mark sheet or Certificate (for proof of Date of Birth)
- ✦Proof of Academic Qualifications (Degree / Passing Certificate / Marksheets) (from class 12th standard onwards)
- ✦Community/Caste Certificate (only if the applicant belongs to SC/ST)
- ✦Letter of appointment (if employed)
- ✦First Rank Certificate for applicants who are not INSPIRE Scholars
- ✦Details of Professional Recognitions, Awards, and Fellowships received
- ✦Details of Professional Training and Research Experience
- ✦Any other supporting documents
- ✦Bank account detail of the Host Institute
- ✦Joining Report
- ✦Undertaking signed by the Faculty Fellow
- ✦Undertaking signed by the Host Institute
- ✦Budget breakup on the usage of Research Grant
- ✦Admission Letter (issued by University Authorities i.e. Registrar, Dean, Director, etc (Only joining as JRF will not be acceptable. In such a case, you should submit as a non-Ph.D. scholar)
- ✦Fee Receipt for Ph.D. admission
- ✦CV of the Ph. D. Supervisor with last 5 years of research credentials.
- ✦Endorsement Letter (Template available at http://www.online-inspire.gov.in
- ✦Methodology and Workplan are also to be submitted online in .pdf format if required.
- ✦Appointment Letter of permanent employment or justification for a change of Host Institution.
- ✦NOC from the present Host Institute and Acceptance Letter from the new Host Institute.
- ✦Joining Letter from the new Host Institute due to transfer or permanent employment (either the same or a different Host Institution),
- ✦Fresh signed copy of the Undertaking (not required in case of permanent employment in the same Host Institution),
- ✦Up-to-date financial documents from the present Host Institute (also in case of permanent employment in the same Host Institute).
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
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Mode of Application
Apply here ↗- Eligible candidates need to submit applications ONLINE through the portal of INSPIRE program only. No other mode of submission of the application is permitted.
- To apply ONLINE, please visit the website and follow the process described therein. After the successful submission of the application online, the candidate may obtain a printout of the application and keep it for his/her personal reference.
- The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, in coordination with DST, is implementing this INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Scheme up to the stage of recommendation of candidates for INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship.
- A three-tier selection process, viz. evaluation by discipline-based Expert Committees, followed by the recommendations of the Apex Level Committee and INSPIRE Faculty Award Council. Based on the recommendations of these Committees, DST makes the final selection.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹1.3 L
- Launched
- 13 Dec 2008