CSIR Nehru Science Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2020

The CSIR Nehru Science Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2020 is an initiative by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) aimed at nurturing young researchers in India. The fellowship targets PhD degree holders under the age of 32, offering them opportunities to work in specialized areas of basic science, engineering, agriculture, and medicine. Here's a comprehensive guide to the fellowship:

About the Program

The CSIR Nehru Science Postdoctoral Research Fellowship aims to identify and support promising young researchers with innovative ideas, providing them with the training and resources needed to conduct high-level research. The fellowship offers:

Monthly Fellowship: INR 65,000 (consolidated).
House Rent Allowance (HRA): As admissible.
Contingency Grant: INR 3 lakh per annum, with up to 25% available for domestic and international travel, including per diem expenses.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be Indian citizens.
Hold a PhD degree within three years of the award of the PhD degree or have submitted their PhD theses.
Be below 32 years of age, with relaxations up to 5 years for SC/ST/Physically handicapped and women candidates, and up to 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

Benefits

The selected fellows will receive:

A consolidated fellowship of INR 65,000 per month.
House Rent Allowance (HRA) as per applicable rules.
A contingency grant of INR 3 lakh per annum, with 25% available for travel.

Documents Required

Applicants need to submit the following documents:

List of publications and patents with full references.
Proposed research plan.
Academic transcripts.

Application Process

To apply, follow these steps:

Visit the official fellowship notification and review the details carefully.
Read the instructions and download the application proforma.
Fill in the required details in the application form.
Attach the supporting documents.
Send the duly filled application form to:

Important Dates

The application deadline is open throughout the year.

Selection Criteria

Selections are based on the presentation of the proposed research project followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates by specially constituted committees.

Terms and Conditions

The fellowship terms and conditions will align with those applicable to CSIR Research Associateship (RA) until further notice.
The appointing CSIR laboratory will cover 20% of the annual expenditure from its internal resources.
20% of the fellowship amount will be paid as a lump sum at the end of the 1st and 2nd year, respectively.
Selected candidates are expected to join within four months of the award's effective date.
Candidates who completed their PhD at a particular CSIR laboratory are not eligible to become a PDF in the same laboratory under this scheme.
The fellowship is tenable for two years and may be extended for a maximum of one additional year based on outstanding performance and recommendations.