Department of
Science & Technology
National Council
for Science and Technology Communication
Rajat
Jayanti Vigyan Sancharak Fellowship
Applications
are invited for twenty “Rajat Jayanti Vigyan Sancharak Fellowships” instituted
by National Council for Science and Technology Communication, Department of
Science & Technology. The fellowship recognizes Science Communicators with
uniformly brilliant academic record and supports innovative work in selected
scientific institutions/universities/S&T based voluntary organizations
under the guidance of a senior science communicator. These are full time
fellowships and cannot be taken up with any other assignment. These fellowships
are meant to communicate science among various target groups only and not for
taking up basic research. The candidates below 35 years on 31.12.2012
(relaxable by 5 years for Women candidates) possess a graduation or higher
degree in science, engineering, medical science, agriculture, information
technology, mass communication, etc. from a recognized university. The duration
of the fellowship will be for one year and will comprise a Stipend of
Rs.12,000/- per month (Rs.16,000/- in case of a Ph.D. holders), an annual
contingency of Rs.30,000/- and travel grant of Rs.15,000/-. Mentors will
receive an Honorarium of Rs.20,000/- in a year. Applicants are requested to
carefully study Annexure I to IV at website www.dst.gov.in
before submitting the proposal. The
selection will be made by a Committee of experts and decision of DST will be
final. Applications to be submitted in the format by 30th November, 2012 to Head (NCSTC), Department of Science &
Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110016.
Applications to
be submitted in the format available at
by
30th November, 2012
to Head (NCSTC), Department of Science
& Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110016.
For
details, visit the website: http://www.dst.gov.in
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