Name of the organisation: Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology
Designation: INSPIRE Faculty Fellow
Fellowship: Each selected INSPIRE Faculty
Fellow will be eligible to receive a consolidated amount of Rs.1,25,000/-p.m as
fellowship. In addition, a Research Grant of Rs.7 lakh every year for 5 years
will also be provided to each successful candidate including the carry-forward amount,
if any, from the previous year. The consolidated amount of Rs.1,25,000 per
month is an all-inclusive fellowship and taxable as per the Indian IT Act.
Duration: The INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship
is for a maximum period of 5 (five) years. No Fellow shall avail two
fellowships concurrently during the tenure of this Fellowship period
Essential qualification: Indian citizens and
people of Indian origin with PIO status having PhD degree (in science, mathematics,
engineering, pharmacy, medicine and agriculture related subjects) from any recognized
university in the world.
Candidates shall possess a minimum of 60% (or equivalent CGPA)
marks throughout their academic profile starting from the Higher Secondary
Examination (Class 12 onwards).
Those who have submitted their Ph.D theses and are awaiting the
award of the degree are also eligible. However, the selection for INSPIRE
Faculty Fellowship will be confirmed only after confirmation of the award of
the Ph.D degree.
The upper age limit as on 1st Jan 2020 is 32 years for General
Category. However, for SC and ST candidates, the upper age limit will be 35
years. For persons with benchmark disabilities (Divyangjan with not less than
40 percent of a specified disability) the upper age limit will be 42 years.
Publication(s) in highly reputed journals demonstrating
outstanding research potential of the candidate.
Candidates who are employed in regular/contractual positions
within India may also apply for INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship for improvement and
enhancement in their career prospects but, upon selection, the candidates will
need to resign (no lien or deputation or any type of leave would be accepted)
from the current job and organization before taking up the INSPIRE Faculty
Fellowship.
Desirable
Candidates who are within top 1% in Class 12 examination,
IIT-JEE rank holders, 1st rank holders either in graduation or
post-graduation level university examinations.
Last date for Submission of Application: 10-09-2020
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