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SERB Research Scientist Scheme

Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Department: Department Of Science & Technology

SERB Board has launched a new ‘SERB Research Scientist (SRS) Scheme’ for the awardees of INSPIRE Faculty and Ramanujan Fellowships, who fail to secure regular positions after completion of the regular tenure of five years in the respective schemes.

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About This Scheme

The INSPIRE Faculty Scheme of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Ramanujan Fellowship Scheme of the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) offer opportunities for young scientists to initiate and sustain research careers in various fields of science and engineering. These schemes do not offer an extension of the fellowship after the completion of five years. The support link is broken after the end of the tenure of the respective fellowships. In order to provide a platform for the sustainment of their research for some more time, the SERB Board has recently approved a new ‘SERB Research Scientist (SRS) Scheme’ for the awardees of INSPIRE Faculty and Ramanujan Fellowships, who fail to secure regular positions after completion of the regular tenure of five years in the respective schemes. The fellows will be called ‘SERB Research Scientists’. The scheme provides an opportunity for them to continue their research activities and also to explore regular positions during the intervening period. > Objective: Identify and provide a platform for sustainment of the research career of INSPIRE Faculty and Ramanujan Fellows for an additional period of two years after completion of the regular tenure of five years in the respective schemes.

Benefits

The “SERB Research Scientists” will be entitled to receive the grants as given below:

₹1.2 L · annual

Sl. No.Budget HeadAmount1Emolument Consolidated amount of ₹1,20,000/- per month2Research Grant₹7,00,000/- per annum3Overheads₹1,00,000/- per annum All Inclusive

Note 01: Research grants can be used for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, and travel. There is no provision for providing manpower support under this scheme. The Research Scientist is expected to undertake the research objectives by himself/herself during the entire duration of the SRS Scheme.

Note 02: The SERB Research Scientists are not eligible to receive any other research project/fellowship from any Government or Non-Governmental source during the tenure of the Scheme.

Note 03: The SERB Research Scientists must seek the consent of SERB if he/she intends to be away from the implementing institute (except for field work related to the project) continuously for a period of more than eight weeks.

> Leave:

SERB Research Scientists are entitled to leave as per the rules of the host institution.

Participation in scientific workshops held in India or abroad will be treated as on duty.

Maternity leave as per the Govt. of India instructions issued from time to time would be available to female candidates in all categories.

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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Passport size photograph
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Bio-data of the applicant
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Age Proof Certificate
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Qualification Certificate
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Award Letter (INSPIRE Faculty/Ramanujan Fellow)
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Undertaking Certificate by the applicant
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Endorsement Certificate from the Host Institute

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹1.2 L