US Scholarship for Indian Researchers

Indo-US Research Fellowship Awards
In an effort to augment scientific excellence in emerging areas of science and technology,the India-US Science and Technology Forum(IUSSTF) in association with Sciences and Engineering Research Council (SERC) of Department of Science and Technology(DST), announces the India-US Research Fellowships. The Objective of the fellowship is to enable young researchers from India to Carry out research in
frontier areas of science and technology at a premier institutes in USA. The fellowship will enable early and mid career Indian researchers to acquaint themselves with new scientific research methods and at the same time build strong collaborative linkage between the science communities of United States and India.
Eligibility Criteria for Indo-US Research Fellowship

Academic Qualifications:
Master’s degree in engineering, technology or equivalent or Ph.D. in science or technology or equivalent or M.D. degree in medicine or equivalent.

Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals.

Age: Up to 40 years as on 31 December 2009

Employment: A permanent position in a public funded R&D lab/ S&T institution (non-private)/ recognized universities/colleges in India

Area of Work: Area proposed by the candidate should be clearly defined as:

(i)Atmospheric and Earth Sciences
(ii)Chemical Sciences
(iii)Engineering Sciences
(iv)Life Sciences
(v)Medical Sciences
(vi)Mathematical and Computational Sciences
(vii)Physical Sciences
Promising applications in areas other than the above areas may also be considered.
Place of work
The applicant should have letter of acceptance from reputed US scientific/technological institution where the applicant will be undertaking the research work under the fellowship.

Fellowship includes
Monthly stipend
Return airfare
Preparatory allowances
Conference allowances

Fellowship duration: minimum 3moths and up to 12months.
Last date for submitting application: 31 Dec 2009

Contact below address for more info
Dr. Smriti Trikha
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum
12 Hailey Road, Fulbright House
New Delhi- 110 001
Ph: 91-11-42691700; Fax: 91-11-23321552

US Scholarship for Indian Researchers