Indian National Science Academy,
New Delhi invites applications from outstanding Indian Early Career Researchers
and Senior Professional Scientists having regular position in Indian recognized
S&T Institutions/Universities and actively engaged in research in frontline
areas in all fields of Science & Technology including Medical and
Agriculture to visit Australia during the year 2012 for 3-12 months (Early
Career Researches) and 1-2 weeks (Senior Scientists) under Indo-Australia
S&T Visiting Fellowship Programme-2012 supported by the Department of
Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi.
Application form given below may be downloaded and duly completed and endorsed
by the Head of the Institution should be submitted latest by September
30, 2012.
Applications are invited from
Indian early career researchers and senior professional scientists to visit
Australia between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2013 to collaborate with Australian
researchers. The Early Career Visiting Fellowships are designed to support the
development of research skills and networks and facilitate access to
specialised equipment and training. The Senior Scientists visiting Fellowships
are designed to facilitate targeted research collaboration, short visiting
lectureship and outreach activities.
The applicant should be a scientist
living in India, holding a regular position in a recognized S&T
Institution/University and actively engaged in research work in frontline areas.
The candidates who have availed any other overseas fellowship for a period of
more than three months under any Government/public funding agency during last three
years will not be considered for this fellowship. The applicant should have
been accepted to work in any Institute/Laboratory in Australia to be visited
and this should be supported by a letter of invitation from the host
Institution(s) commenting on the proposed collaboration. The applicant should
submit a detailed programme of his/her collaborative research work to be
conducted in consultation with the host scientist(s) in Australia. All
applications should be forwarded through proper channel by the employer/Head of
the Institution.
Proposals will be assessed on the
scientific merit of the research, the demonstrated achievements of the
applicant in the context of his/her career to date, the appropriateness of the
work being done in Australia, the value of the expected outcome of the research
project to Indian Science, and whether the visit will improve Indian access to
global leading-edge science and technology. He/She should propose a
collaborative research project, or a specific activity, which has been
developed in consultation with host scientist(s) in Australia.
The grant scheme is not to supplement or extend either study or sabbatical leave that is being conducted overseas. The proposed visit should initiate or consolidate long-term collaborations and facilitate the development of the applicant’s career.
The grant scheme is not to supplement or extend either study or sabbatical leave that is being conducted overseas. The proposed visit should initiate or consolidate long-term collaborations and facilitate the development of the applicant’s career.
Field of Research : Proposals in any field of natural science,
basic and applied, and engineering science, mathematics, statistics and health
will be considered. Applicants engaged in multidisciplinary research are
invited to apply but should note that proposals for research solely in
humanities, social or behavioral science are not eligible to apply.
Duration : The duration for the Early Career Visiting
Fellowships must be for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 12 months. The
duration of the Senior Visiting Fellowship must be for a minimum of 1week and a
maximum of 2 Weeks. The program does not provide funds for bench fees and
managerial costs.
Eligibility : Applicant for the Early Career Visiting Fellowships must
hold a PhD degree or equivalent, which has been received within 10 years of
submitting the grant application. An extension to this limit may be approved
due to significant career interruptions. Applicant for the Senior Visiting Fellowships
must be a senior scientist, university professor or other researcher with
substantial professorial experience e.g. have been engaged in research at a
university or research institute for at least 10 years, following completion of
a PhD degree or equivalent, and should not be more than 55 years as only last
date of submission (30th September, 2012) at the time of submitting the grant
application. Age may be relaxed in special cases based on merit.
Scope of Finance
Early Career Researchers
1.
Number of Fellowships : 20
Fellowships
2.
Duration of Fellowship : 3-12
months
3.
Fellowship amount per month : USD
3000
4.
Contingency grant (to cover visa
charges and medical insurance etc.- Rs 20,000
5.
Cost of to and fro air passage in
economy Class from the place of working in India to the place of overseas
host institute in Australia : As per actual
6.
Fellows will also be permitted to
travel within the host country for attending conference/workshop or visit other
institute with the approval of host institute. For this purpose, the fellows
will be entitled to a grant of USD 600 for fellowship duration up to six months
and USD 1200 for fellowship duration beyond six months. The claim should be
supported with vouchers.
Senior Scientists
1.
Number of Fellowships : 10
Fellowships
2.
Duration of Fellowship : 1-2 weeks
3.
Fellowship amount : USD 250 per
day (per-dim@ USD 100 per day and accommodation charges @ USD 150 per day
supported by vouchers)
4.
Contingency grant (to cover visa
charges and medical insurance etc.- Rs 10,000
5.
Cost of to and fro air passage in
economy Class from the place of working in India to the place of overseas
host institute in Australia - As per actual
The Fellows will be entitled to a
grant of USD 500 for travel within the host country for attending
conference/workshop or visit other institute with the approval of host
institute. The claim should be supported with vouchers.
visit for further information and application form : http://insaindia.org/download5.php?file=pdf/Guidelines_and_Application_Form.pdf
