EMERITUS SCIENTIST SCHEME (KESS)
About the scheme
KSCSTE
invites applications from candidates for the selection of Emeritus Scientists
of the Kerala State Council for Science and Environment, an autonomous body of
Government of Kerala. Scientists from the State of Kerala who have retired from
service or completed their assignments from reputed institutions with research
publications in reputed journals are eligible to apply. The Emeritus Scientists
will engage in full time research work for 2 years in the relevant subject
areas.
Objectives
Tap knowledge and to provide support to
superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective
field of specialization
To utilize their talent and use their
experience in addressing state level important issues
Who can apply?
Candidates
should be from the State of Kerala and should have worked as a scientist in
reputed institutions with commendable scientific achievements.
Candidates
should have published research papers in peer reviewed journal with impact
factor greater than 1.
Age should
not exceed 65 years as on 1st January 2014
Duration
The
duration of Emeritus Scientists programme shall normally be for a period of 3
years.
Features
Rs.25,000/- per month for the two years with
10% HRA and annual contingency of Rs.1,00,000/-
Assistance
of a Research Fellow/Associate can be availed.
Mode of
selection
Based on
assessment and evaluation of a proposed project.
How to apply
Eligible candidates may submit application in
the prescribed format with copies of certificates, training, age, educational
qualifications, achievements, publications etc. The application should contain
mailing address, contact number and e-mail ID. An undertaking from Head of any
of the recognized Research Centres/Departments/Institutions stating that
research facilities will be extended to the Emeritus Scientist if selected or
have no objection in allowing the Emeritus Scientist to carry out the programme
in the institution is to be attached along with
the application.
Five copies
of the detailed application should reach the Executive Vice President, KSCSTE,
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004 on or before 31st May 2014.
Downloads
For further details
Head, STPD,
KSCSTE
SASTHRA
BHAVAN, PATTOM, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – 695 004.
e-mail : kscste@gmail.com
Telephone :
(0471) 2543701-05 (PABX), 2534605 (O)
Fax :
0471-2540085
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