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National Solar Science Fellowship Programme
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Benefits
- Each selected Fellow will receive a total annual grant of up to ₹32.00 lakhs comprising (i) emolument of up to ₹12.00 lakhs (ii) contingencies of up to ₹5.00 lakhs and (iii) research grant of up to ₹15.00 lakhs. This will be pro-rated for the duration of the tenure of the particular Fellow.
- This grant will be released to the host institution for being granted to the Fellow.
- The Fellow may also raise additional resources from other sources such as the host Institution, grant providers, grant-in-aid Institutions, etc. for the purpose of carrying out his/her research.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be Indian or of Indian origin.
- The programme is open to all Scientists working in the field of solar energy sciences, engineering, and technology including those currently employed in the Government of India/ State Government/Public Institutions and those who are not currently associated with any public institution but are working in the area and eager to pursue specific research that is beneficial to the Government of India.
- The applicant should possess a doctorate or equivalent in the field of solar sciences/solar engineering, with an outstanding track record and proven leadership qualities in the area of solar energy research with experience of at least ten years including the period spent while undertaking research work for Ph.D.
- M.Tech. or M.S degree holder with good published work and lab/industry experience will also be considered as a special case provided Fellowship Management Committee feels that the proposal submitted by such candidates is worth considering.
- The applicant should have an appropriate background in academics and experience in R&D in the area of solar energy and other related areas that are directly or indirectly involved in solar sciences, engineering, and technology.
- There will be no age bar for the Programme.
Application Process
Step 01: Applications from talented scientists having proven records in any field of solar science, or engineering will be invited through open advertisement.
Step 02: The applicants shall submit their applications in the prescribed Proforma (Annexure-II).
Step 03: The application should be as per the instructions for filling up the Proforma given in the Guidelines.
Step 04: The applicant will attach an R&D proposal with his/her application in the R&D thrust areas identified by the Fellowship Management Committee of the MNRE with an emphasis on the potential impact of a proposed research project on solving problems encountered in solar energy technology and systems.
Step 05: A comprehensive proposal should be submitted by all the candidates for the National Solar Science Fellowship for the consideration of the Fellowship Management Committee.
Documents Required
- Identity proof
- Certificates of Educational Qualifications
- Caste Certificate
- Experience certificate in R&D
- The R&D proposal
- Details of any awards/recognition received in the subject area at the national/international level
- Details of films/audio-visuals produced
- Details of Scientific/technical papers published in the relevant subject area
- Any other document (If applicable)
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