For young scientists
from developing countries (other than India) who wish to pursue postdoctoral
research in newly emerging areas in science and technology
for which facilities
are available in laboratories and institutes of the Council of Scientific and
Industrial Research (CSIR) of India.
Deadline: 31 August.
Applicants should be
aware that they can apply for only one fellowship per year. With the exception
of the fellowships "for research collaboration", all other fellowship
programmes offered by TWAS and TWOWS that are mutually exclusive.
Programme Details
- TWAS-CSIR
Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable in CSIR research laboratories and
institutes in India for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period
of twelve months.
- Eligible
CSIR institutions: Information on CSIR laboratories and institutes can be
obtained by following the links from the CSIR homepage.
Alternatively, a list of eligible institutes is available here: CSIR institutes or here: CSIR-Centres.doc .
- CSIR
will provide a monthly stipend to cover for living costs, food and health
insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign
currency. In addition, Fellowship awardees are entitled to subsidized
accommodation.
- The
language of instruction for foreign scholars in CSIR laboratories/institutes
is English.
Eligibility
Applicants for these fellowships must meet the following
criteria:
- Be a
maximum age of 45 years on 31 December of the application year.
- Be
nationals of a developing country (other than India).
- must not hold
any visa for temporary or permanent residency in India or any developed
country.
- Hold a
PhD degree in a field of science or technology.
- Be
nationals of a developing country (other than India).
- be
regularly employed in a developing country and hold a research assignment.
- Be
accepted at a CSIR laboratory/institution and provide an official
acceptance letter from the host institution (see sample Acceptance
Letter included in the Application Form). N.B. Requests
for acceptance must be directed to the chosen CSIR host institution(s),
with copy to the CSIR contact person. This will allow CSIR to
monitor requests and offer support or assistance in finding suitable
host institution(s), if necessary;
- Provide
evidence of proficiency in English.
Submitting your application
- The
deadline for receipt of applications is 31 August of each
year.
- Applicants
should submit the Acceptance Letter from a CAPES-listed institution to
CSIR and TWAS when applying or by the deadline at the latest. Without
preliminary acceptance, the application will not be considered for
selection.
- Reference
letters: Referees must send signed letters as attachments via e-mail
directly to TWAS and CSIR. The subject line must contain: CSIR/PDoc/candidate's
surname. Alternatively, letters should be sent by post in sealed
envelopes.
- Applications
for the TWAS-CSIR Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme should be sent to both
TWAS and CSIR (by post, fax or email).
APPLICATION FORM:
Click on the links below to download the application form
and guidelines. Before applying it is recommended that you read
very carefully the application guidelines for detailed information on
eligibility criteria, deadlines and other key requirements of the application
procedure.
Contact Details
Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
Mr. Jaipal Singh, Senior Technical Officer
International S&T Affairs Directorate (ISTAD)
Anusandhan Bhavan - 2 Rafi Marg
New Delhi 110 001, India
Tel: +91 11 2331 6751
Fax: +91 11 2373 9041, 2371 0618
E-mail: jaipal@csir.res.in
Web: www.csir.res.in
International S&T Affairs Directorate (ISTAD)
Anusandhan Bhavan - 2 Rafi Marg
New Delhi 110 001, India
Tel: +91 11 2331 6751
Fax: +91 11 2373 9041, 2371 0618
E-mail: jaipal@csir.res.in
Web: www.csir.res.in
TWAS Fellowships Office
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39 040 2240-314
Fax: +39 040 2240-689
E-mail: fellowships@twas.org
ICTP Campus, Strada Costiera 11
34151 Trieste, Italy
Phone: +39 040 2240-314
Fax: +39 040 2240-689
E-mail: fellowships@twas.org
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