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Ministry Of Science And Technology
VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship
Details
- 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
- 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: Behavioral 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 Management Knowledge
Benefits
Emoluments for the Fellowship:
- Fellowship in ₹4,00,000/- roughly (equivalent to USD 5000 per month), for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of up to 2 months per year for a period of a maximum of 3 years,
- International Travel from place of work in parent institute to place of work in India in business class once a year,
- Fully furnished Accommodation in the guest house or hotel up to ₹7500/- per day,
- Contingency ₹1,00,000 per year for research expenditure in India
- Domestic Travel (economy class) for academic purposes up to two Indian academic/scientific institutes in a year.
Institutional Financial Support:
- Consumables and Accessories,
- Contingency
- Institutional Overhead
Eligibility
Eligibility: (For applicants- VAIBHAV Fellow):
- Non-Resident Indian (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), currently working abroad.
- Ph.D/M.D/M.S/M.Tech degree from a recognized University.
- Engaged in active research.
- Working/worked in an Institute/University of top-200 QS World University Ranking (subject wise) (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 a PhD or Post-doctoral fellow).
Eligibility: (For host Indian Institutions):
- Higher Educational Institution/University ranked in the top 200 in NIRF overall rankings or having NAAC ‘A+’ grade or above and/or
- Public Funded Scientific Institutes/National Laboratories.
- Sharing the Best Practices on research and translation of research, incubation, etc.
- Build long-term connections,
- Connect Indian Students to the foreign faculty/scientists
- New approaches to Research processes and futuristic technologies
- VAIBHAV Fellow is expected to give a report to DST within 21 days of completion of travel indicating work done/initiated, follow-up required, etc.
- Will start a project/technology translation/start-up/incubation which should be aligned with the priorities area of the country
- The VAIBHAV fellow would collaborate with the Indian scientist team during his visit and beyond via online meetings.
- The host institution would implement the project within 3 years in consultation with a VAIBHAV fellow.
- The host Institution would submit the progress report and financial documents to DST at the end of each year and a project completion report at the end of 3rd year. The reports need to be jointly prepared by the host and the VAIBHAV fellow.
- Host institute will adapt the shared best practices
- Will build the long-term research connections with the fellow
- Will develop a new approach to research processes and try to develop new technologies/innovation etc.
Application Process
Application Process:
Merit Evaluation Criteria and Deliverables:
- Quality of the proposal and research findings, including significance and originality;
- Relevance and outcomes, including benefit to society;
- Knowledge transfer, exchange, and dissemination;
- Partnership and international collaborations;
- Applicants should submit a consent letter from their parent Institute.
- Expected results, outcomes, and appropriateness of budget strategy to achieve them.
Review Process for Evaluation of Applications:
- All applications will be handled in the strictest of confidence.
- A Review Committee comprised of representatives and independent external reviewers from India and government departments will examine the proposals.
- DST may consider inviting the shortlisted applicants for an online presentation of their proposed work as part of the review process. Applications must attain a positive rating to be considered eligible for funding.
- The Experts Review Committee will prioritize applicants in the given vertical. The final decision would be taken by the Government on the recommendation of the VAIBHAV Apex Committee.
Contact Details:
Documents Required
- Statement of Purpose (one-page max.)
- Bio-data of Applicant in the prescribed format (two pages max.)
- List of recent publications of the applicant (last three years) with impact factors
- Copy of Valid Passport
- Academic Qualification – Copy of certificate for highest degree
- Experience Certificate
- Undertaking by the applicant in the prescribed format
- No-objection certificate from the parent institute
- Consent letter from the Host Institute in India
- CV of the host scientist /faculty (two pages max.)
- List of recent publications of the host scientist/faculty (last three years) with impact factors
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'Vaishvik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship'?
What is the duration of the VAIBHAV Fellowship?
What are the research areas covered under the VAIBHAV Fellowship?
What is the emolument provided under the programme?
Are there additional benefits for international travel?
What accommodation arrangements are made for VAIBHAV Fellows during their stay in India?
Is there any provision for research-related expenses during the fellowship?
Are there provisions for domestic travel within India for academic purposes?
How is the financial support structured for the host institution?
Who is eligible to apply for the VAIBHAV Fellowship?
What academic qualifications are required for applicants?
Is there a requirement for applicants to be actively involved in research?
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Which institutions are eligible to host VAIBHAV Fellows?
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Ministry Of Science And Technology
VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship
- 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
- 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: Behavioral 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 Management Knowledge
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