TATA FELLOWSHIP 2010 For Developing Countries – India

The purpose Of TATA Fellowship Is To Extend Facilities Of The Advance Scientific Infrastructure And Expertise Of India To Scientists And Researchers Of Developing Countries

Job Description:
Indian National Science Academy, a premier scientific organization in India representing all branches of Science and Technology, has instituted the INSA-JRD TATA FELLOWSHIP administered by CCSTDS in honour of the late JRD Tata, visionary and a leading industrialist. The purpose of this Fellowship is to extend facilities of the advance scientific infrastructure and expertise of India to scientists and researchers of developing countries. The Fellowship established from an Endowment received from Sir Dorabji Tata Trust will foster advanced research training of scientists from the developing world and promote south-south co-operation.

Scope:
The Fellowship provides an opportunity for young scientists, teachers and researchers from the developing countries all over the world to undertake research studies in India. It covers short-term, participatory research studies in all major disciplines of science and technology including engineering and medical sciences at the Indian Centres of Excellence. The Fellowship awardees are provided considerable freedom in availing the opportunity and formulating the contents of their research work in India. The awardees may either correspond with the host institute and opt to work there if offered placement or seek the assistance of CCSTDS for placement.About 10 Fellowships are provided annually. The Fellowship Applications will bescrutinized twice a year in April and October by a selection committee. The Fellowship covers return airfare from place of work in their home country to place of work in India, boarding and lodging at the affiliated institution/s, and an adequate allowance in Indian currency to cover incidental expenses. The maximum period of award will be for three months.

Address:
Dr.(Mrs).Ganga Radhakrishnan
Honorary Director
2, Gandhi Mandapam Road
Chennai 600 025, India

Telephone No:+91 44 24430228

Last Date To Apply:30th September 2010

Source:http://www.ccstds.tn.nic.in/html/contact_us.html