Research Fellowships for African Researchers in India

The Fellowship provides opportunities for African researchers to conduct collaborative research / training for 1-6 months duration at universities and research institutions in India.

ELIGIBILITY:

The applicant should be actively engaged in research at a university or research institution in the African country and should meet the following eligibility criteria for each of the three categories:

• Doctoral/ Post Doctoral Fellowship : Completed/Pursuing PhD in any recognised university or research institution in Africa
• Visiting Fellowship : Ph.D / M.Tech / M.Sc. (Engg / Technical) or 4 to 6 years research / teaching experience
• Senior Fellowship : Senior Experts / Scientists / Professors

 

SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:

• Sustenance Allowance :
  1. Doctoral/ Post Doctoral Fellowship : Rs 40,000/- per month including accommodation, food and local travel expenses
  2. Visiting Fellowship : “Rs 50,000/- per month including accommodation, food and local travel expenses”
  3. Senior Fellowship : Rs 50,000/- per month + accommodation (accommodation in host institute’s guest house with reasonable facilities / hotel with a cap of Rs 2500 per day).
• Contingency Grant :
  To cover unforeseen expenses relating to lab/field research, books, stationeries, medicines and other miscellaneous expenses, if any
  1. Doctoral/ Post Doctoral Fellowship : Rs 20,000/-
  2. Visiting Fellowship : Rs 10,000/-
  3. Senior Fellowship : Rs 10000 + local travel grant(upto max.Rs.30000)

Additional one time contingency grant for host Indian scientist will be provided as mentioned below:

1. Post- Doctoral Fellowship: Rs 25,000
2. Visiting Fellowship: Rs 20,000
3. Senior Fellowship: Rs 10,000
• Air Fare : A round trip air ticket by economy class

DURATION: 6 months

DEADLINE: 28 February, 2018

HOW TO APPLY: Apply online

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