Monday, June 1, 2015

CSRI - PDF and Individual Research Proposals

Ministry of Science and Technology,
Department of Science and Technology under Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI)

CSRI - PDF and Individual Research Proposals

Applications have been solicited by Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology under Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI) for Individual Research Proposal and Application for CSRI-PDF for 2015-16.

(i) Individual Research Proposal for 2015-16:
The scientists/academicians with research background in Cognitive Science and having regular position are invited to participate in Cognitive Science Research Initiative. Interested candidates are required to submit research proposals in their area of expertise along with Endorsement Certificate from the Head of the Institution and detailed bio-data of PI and Co-PIs.

Where to apply: Fifteen (15) copies of research proposal should be sent to Dr HB Singh, Scientist, Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016 by speed post. A soft copy of the proposal should also be mailed at haribsingh@nic.in. The envelope may be superscribed with "Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI)?.

(ii) Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2015-16:
The fellowship is tenable for 2 years in Research Institutions/Universities/Non-profit R&D Institutions within India and cannot be availed at the same institution where the candidates have earned their PhD degree. Each fellow would be entitled to a fellowship of Rs 55,000/- per month and research contingency grant of Rs 2,00,000/- per year.

Eligibility: The applicants with good academic record and holding a PhD or equivalent degree in Science, Engineering and allied areas of Cognitive Science are eligible for CSRI-PDF. Those who have submitted Ph.D. thesis are also eligible to apply. The upper age limit for DST-CSRI-Postdoctoral Fellowship is 40 years.

Where to apply: Candidates are required to submit two (2) copies of application in prescribed format available at DST website www.dst.gov.in. The envelope should be superscribed with "CSRI-PDF Application. The application should be sent to Dr HB Singh, Scientist, Department of Science and Technology, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016 by speed post. A soft copy of proposal should also be mailed at haribsingh@nic.in.

Last date of Submission for both (i) & (ii): 30th June, 2015.

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