Application Deadline: October 30, 2022
Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India (GoI), through the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) have launched the C.V. Raman Fellowship for African Researchers programme under the India-Africa Forum Summit to promote human capacity building through scientific and technological cooperation between Africa and India.
Fellowship Offered:
– Doctoral/ Post Doctoral Fellowship: Duration 6 months
– Visiting Fellowship : Duration 3 months
– Senior Fellowship : Duration 1 months
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
Features
Open to all African researchers in S & T
Enable to undertake research work in India
Monthly sustenance allowances
Additional contingency grant
To and fro air fare by economy class
Benefits
Sustenance Allowance :
Doctoral / Post Doctoral Fellowship
| Rs 40,000/- per month |
| Accommodation |
| Food |
| Local Travel Expenses |
Visiting Fellowship
| Rs 50,000/- per month |
| Accommodation |
| Food |
| Local Travel Expenses |
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
Doctoral / Post Doctoral Fellowship
| Rs 20,000/- |
Visiting Fellowship
| Rs 10,000/- |
Senior Fellowship
| Rs 10000 + local travel grant(upto max.Rs.30000) |
Placement
Selected applicants are required to finalize their duration of stay in India in consultation with their respective host scientists and promptly inform FICCI through email at scholars@ficci.com
How to Apply:
Applicant registers online or Download the application form
2 STEP: Applicant arranges all necessary documents (mentioned below) required for application
3 STEP: Applicant establishes contact with his / her prospective host scientist in India and secures an official consent letter from the concerned Indian host institute Download the Host Consent form
4 STEP : Applicant submits his / her application to FICCI, through any of the modes – online / email
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the C V Raman International Fellowship 2022