DST Science, Technology, And Innovation Policy Fellowships 2022

Eligibility for Postdoctoral Fellow

• The DST Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy Fellowships are open to Indian nationals.
• Academic scholars with a background in science, medicine, engineering, social science and STI policy are welcome to apply.
• STI policy researchers with an excellent academic merit will be considered for the Fellowship.
• Applicants holding a Ph.D. degree within the last three years are eligible to apply. 
• Candidates must be below the age of 35 years to be considered.
• Must have the alibility of doing independent research work.
• He/She must have published at least three research papers in peer reviewed journals. 

Eligibility for Junior Research Fellow

• Applicants must be graduate students of B.E./B. Tech. or equivalent.
• Candidates must hold a master's degree in natural science, medicine, engineering or social science to be eligible.
• Applicants with a background of STI policy research within last two years will be considered.
• Applicants must be less than 30 years of age at the time of application.

Documents Required

• Both postdoctoral fellow and junior fellow must submit their research proposals.
• Applicants must submit a current copy of their Curriculum Vitae.
• Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation.

Value

• Successful candidates will receive a fellowship worth Rs. 80,000/- (consolidated) in the level of INSPIRE Faculty for the Postdoctoral Fellows.
• Junior Research Fellows will receive Rs. 25000/- + HRA pm.
• An amount up to Rs.200,000/- will be granted annually to the Postdoctoral Fellows and Rs. 50,000/- to the Junior Research Fellows to cover research-related costs and contingency.