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Overseas Visiting Doctoral Fellowship

Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Department: Department Of Science & Technology

The objective of the scheme is to build national capacity in frontier areas of Science and Engineering, which are of interest to India by providing research training to PhD students admitted in the Indian institutions in overseas universities / institutions of repute.

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About This Scheme

> Objectives: - To build national capacity in frontier areas of Science and Engineering, which are of interest to India by providing research training to PhD students admitted in Indian institutions in overseas universities/institutions of repute. - To provide an opportunity for performing Indian research students to gain exposure and access to top-class research facilities in academia and labs in specific Overseas Universities. - To create opportunities to build long-term R&D linkages and collaborations with accomplished scientists and technologists from around the world. - To tap the expertise gained by these young scientists to strengthen/initiate national programmes in their domain knowledge. > Duration of Fellowship: - The duration of the research training is up to a period of twelve months. In exceptional circumstances, the fellowship may be extended for six more months' subject to performance evaluation.

Benefits

₹60.0K · monthly

1. The selected fellows will be paid a monthly fellowship amount equivalent to US $ 2000, one-time Contingency/Preparatory allowances of ₹60,000/- to cover visa fees, airport transfer charges, medical insurance, etc.

1. The selected fellows will also be provided the shortest route economy class airfare from their place of work in India to the place of the host institute and back. Students should make their own arrangements for accommodation etc.

1. One visit, each by the Indian supervisor to the Overseas Institution where the student is working and overseas faculty to the host Indian Institution of the student is also admissible under the Scheme. The following provisions are made for them to undertake research visits:

₹1.5 L

Travel: Both the Indian supervisor and overseas scientist will be provided the shortest route round-trip economy class airfare not exceeding ₹1.5 lakhs per round trip from their place of work to the city of the host institute and back. Any additional cost would have to be borne by the visitors.

Per-diem (Subsistence Allowance):

₹3.0K

Indian Supervisors to Overseas CountryOverseas host to IndiaOverseas host to IndiaUp to 14 days&amp;gt;14 and up to 30 daysUS $ 75 per day up to 30 days₹3000/- per day₹2000/- per day

Accommodation:

₹4.5K

Indian Supervisors to Overseas CountryIndian supervisors to Overseas CountryOverseas host to IndiaOverseas host to IndiaUp to 14 days&amp;gt;14 and up to 30 daysUp to 14 days&amp;gt;14 and up to 30 daysUS $ 150 per dayUS $ 100 per day₹4500/- per day₹3000/- per day

Contingencies and related travel costs: Allowance of US $ 250 per visit is provided to both Indian Supervisor and Overseas host to cover the expenditure incurred towards visa fees, travel / medical insurance, airport transfers, and other contingencies.

Note: For scientists/researchers in regular employment, rules governing payment of salary, leave, medical, gratuity, GPF pension, etc. of the organization/ institution/ university to which the faculty belongs would continue to be applicable. No liability on any of these accounts will be borne by SERB.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Identity proof of candidate
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Passport size photograph
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Passport
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Certificates of Educational Qualifications
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Details of Professional awards/recognition/fellowship
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Bank Account Details
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Any other document, as required

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹1.5 L