Indo-U.S. Science & Technology

Indo-U.S. Science & Technology Forum

Indo-US Research Fellowships for

Indian Researchers

Department of Science and Technology
Govt. of India
In an effort to augment scientific excellence in emerging areas of science and technology, the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) in association with Science and Engineering Research Council of (SERC ) of Department of Science and Technology (DST), announces the Indo-US Research Fellowships. The objective of these fellowships is to enable young researchers from India to carry out research in frontier areas of science and technology at a premier institution in USA. The fellowship will enable young Indian researchers to acquaint themselves with new scientific research methods and at the same time build strong collaborative linkages between the scientific communities of US and India.

Eligibility/ Application Requirements
Academic Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Engineering, Technology or equivalent or Ph.D. in Science or Technology or equivalent or M.D. Degree in Medicine or equivalent

Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals

Age
Upto 40 years as on 31 December 2008

Employment

An affiliation in a recognized S&T institution/university/college

Areas covered under the Fellowship

• Atmospheric and Earth Sciences
• Chemical Sciences
• Engineering Sciences
• Life Sciences
• Medical Sciences
• Mathematical and Computational Sciences
• Physical Sciences

Promising applications in areas other than the above areas may also be considered

Place of work

The applicant should have letter of acceptance from reputed US scientific/technological institution where the applicant will be undertaking the research work under the Fellowship

Fellowship includes

• Monthly stipend
• Return Airfare
• Preparatory allowances
• Conference allowances

Fellowship Duration

Minimum 3 months and upto 12 months

Proposal Guidelines and Format

Refer to http://www.indousstf.org

Application Deadline

31 December 2008

For immediate answers to your queries, please contact:

Dr. Smriti Trikha
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum
12 Hailey Road, Fulbright House, New Delhi-110 001
Phone: 011-42691700, Fax: 011-23321552
Email: fellowship@indousstf.org