◆ About Fellowship:-
Vaibhav Fellowship is started by The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.
◆ Fellowship Amount / Benefits :-
Fellowship grants @ USD 5,000 per month, accommodation and contingencies allowances.
◆ Last Date:– 31st July 2023
◆ Fellowship Period :- Up to Three Years
Vaibhav Fellowship Research areas:-
- Quantum Technologies: Quantum Communication; Quantum Computing; Quantum Sensing and Metrology; Quantum Materials and Devices
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Foundation of AI/ML; AI/ML and Signals; AI for Social Good; AI and Robotics
- Computational Sciences: High Performance Computing Architectures; Computational Atmospheric Sciences; Cyber Physical Systems
- Data Sciences: Data Science Project Management; Data Science Infrastructure, Deployment and Hosting; Data Privacy and Security; Data Science Education; Data Science Applications
- Photonics: Photonic Devices; Optical Imaging and Bio-photonics; Photonic Materials and Sources; Nano-photonics; Integrated Photonics and Communication
- Energy: Future Electricity Systems; Sustainable Mobility Technologies; Advanced Fossil Technologies; Sustainable Future Fuels
- Electronics and Semiconductor Technologies: Semiconductor Materials and Process Technologies; Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology; Electronic Circuits and System Design
- Communication Technologies: Cellular Evolution 5G and Beyond (THz Comm); Communication Technologies for IoT/CPS; High Speed Optical Communication – backbone networks; Cognitive Technologies for Futuristic Communication
- Aerospace Technologies: Aerospace Systems and Design; Propulsion Technologies; Flight Structure and Integrity; Modeling and Simulations; Unmanned Aerial Systems and Countermeasures Page 4 of 6
- Materials and Processing Technologies: Structural Materials; Materials Recycling & Purification; Advanced & Functional Materials; Catalytic Materials & Processes; Computational Materials Science
- Earth Sciences: Atmospheric Science; Polar Science; Ocean Science/Technology; Geo Science/Technology
- Environmental Sciences: Air Quality Management; Water Quality Management; Soil and Waste Management; Carbon Sequestration and Biodiversity Conservation; Climate Change
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies: Smart Manufacturing, IoT, Digital Manufacturing; Additive Manufacturing; Precision/Micro-nano Manufacturing/Surface Engineering; Industrial Machines, Robotics/Automation; Speciality Products Manufacturing
- Health, Medical Sciences and Biomedical Devices: Advanced Technologies in Health Care; Precision Health; Holistic Health; Remote and Rural Health – Reaching the unreached
- Pharmaceuticals and Bio-Technology: Biotherapeutics and Biosimilars; Industrial Biotechnology; Infectious Diseases/ Disease biology; Drug Discovery, Repurposing and Drug delivery
- Agricultural Sciences: Precision Agriculture; Sustainable and Climate Smart Agriculture; Food Safety and Nutritional Security; Climate Resilient Livestock, Veterinary Therapeutics and Zoonoses control, Nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture and metabolic biology, Modern Fisheries and Aquaculture and seed production, Genome editing, Robotics, farm automation, Digital Agriculture
- Social Sciences for SDGs: Behavioural Community Approaches & its impact on Societal Development; Societal aspect of Technology Development with cause; Socio-Economic aspect of Development
- Management: Fostering academic collaborations; Mechanisms to increase R&D outputs from Indian institutions; Business innovation; Entrepreneurship for growth; Management of New-Age (Knowledge) Organizations; Making India R&D center of the world / Making India Center of Practice-Oriented
- ◆ Eligibility Criteria:-
1) Non-Resident Indian (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), currently working abroad completed their Ph.D/M.D/M.S/M.Tech degree from a recognized University & Engaged in active research can apply for Vaibhav Fellowship.
2) Only Person Working/worked in Institute/University of top-200 QS World University Ranking (subjectwise) (in regular/tenure employment) for at least 5 years or more. OR Working in Industry or Research Laboratories of repute in abroad for at least 5 years or more (but should not be PhD or Post-doctoral fellow) can apply for this fellowship. - ◆ Documents Required:-
1) Statement of Purpose
2) Bio-data of Applicant in prescribed format
3) List of recent publications of applicant (last three years) with impact factors
4) Academic Qualification – Copy of certificate for highest degree
5) Experience Certificate
6) Undertaking by the applicant in prescribed format
7) No-objection certificate from the parent institute
8) Consent letter from Host Institute in India
9) CV of the host scientist /faculty
10) Copy of Valid Passport
11) List of recent publications of the host scientist/faculty (last three years) with impact factors
◆ Application Procedure :-
The applicant can download the proposal formats from websites www.dst.gov.in / https://onlinedst.gov.in/Projectproposalformat.aspx?Id=2317 and should submit completed application form and all relevant information through e-PMS portal of the DST. Applications would be received in on-line mode only. Physical or e-mail applications will not be considered.
◆ To Download Scholarship Application Format Link below link:-
https://onlinedst.gov.in/Documents/ProjectProposalFormat/SchemeId_2317_GuidelinesandformatofVAIABHAVFellowshipCall(1).docx
◆ Link for more information:-
https://dst.gov.in/callforproposals/vaishwik-bhartiya-vaigyanik-vaibhav-fellowship-ist-call
◆ Link To Download Scholarship Notification :- https://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/Guidelines%20for%20VAIBHAV%20felowship_0.pdf
◆ Link for Online Application:-
https://onlinedst.gov.in/
◆ Contact Details:-
Mr. Vinod Kumar Sharma
Under Secretary , VAIBHAV Cell, International Cooperation Division, Technology Bhawan, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and technology New Delhi-110016
Email: vaibhav-india@gov.in
Phone- 011-29512324
Dr. Charu Agarwal
Email- vaibhav-india@gov.in
Phone01129512324