KERALA STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
AND ENVIRONMENT
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram
695004 Kerala, INDIA.
Tel: ++91 + 471 2548233, Fax: ++91 + 471
2540085
FELLOWSHIPS FOR SCIENCE WRITERS AND SCIENCE COMMUNICATORS
2014 -2015.
The State Council for
Science Technology & Environment an autonomous institution under the
Department of Science & Technology, Government of Kerala has instituted
P T Bhaskara Panicker Emeritus Fellowship for Science Communication and
Fellowships for Science writing and Communication.
Following
Fellowships are available and open to writers and communicators in Science and
Traineeship for young graduates. 1). Emeritus Fellowship 2). Senior
Fellowships 3). Junior Fellowships 4). Traineeship.
KSCSTE
Emeritus Fellowship will be awarded to a Senior Science
writer-communicator.
Applications
are invited from eligible persons for awarding Emeritus, Senior and Junior
Fellowships in Science writing –Communication and traineeship in Science
Writing Communication, who are having the following qualifications. Application
Format, Terms and conditions etc are available for download from the bottom of
this webpage.
The last
date for receiving applications – 15th August, 2014.
The
candidates should be a native of Kerala by birth / domicle.
A. Emeritus
Fellowship - 1
This
recognition is named as P T Bhaskara Panicker Emeritus Fellowship for Science
Communication which will be awarded to a Senior Science writer –Communicator
who had outstanding contribution in this field for a considerably long period.
This
Fellowship will be awarded based on evaluating the contributions made by the
experts/scholars, by an expert panel constituted by the Council.
Fellowship
of Rs: 25,000/- per month and Rs. 50000 contingency
Duration
– 2 years
Age
limit: 75 years
Qualification:
- 1) Post-graduation in Science 2) Well established contribution in Science
Writing - Communication through any media 3) Outstanding publication in Science
of high standard in Malayalam or English.
Desirable:-
1.
Teaching Experience
2.
Ph.D. in Science
3.
Leadership in any science movement which have lead to a significant
transformation and impact on social upliftment of the people.
B. SENIOR
FELLOWSHIP -2
Age: up
to 60 years
Fellowship:
Rs.20, 000/- per month and contingency fund Rs. 25000/-
Duration
– 2 years
1.
Post-graduation in any branch of science
2. Proven
contributions in the field of science writing or science communication through
any media as evidenced by publication.
3. A
minimum of 5 original science publications in Malayalam or English on any
branch of science.
DESIRABLE:
Doctorate in Science/ Experience in writing-presenting Science through various
media / Teaching experience/ Proficiency in the Language and Oral
Communication.
C. JUNIOR FELLOWSHIPS - 3
Age: up to 40
Fellowship money: Rs.16, 000/- (consolidated)
Duration – 2 years
1-
Graduation in any branch of science.
2-
Publications in science- articles in newspapers &periodicals and at least 2
books on any area of science.
DESIRABLE: Post Graduation,
Experience in web design experience as a science presenter or script writer in
various media/ expertise in Malayalam/English. Expertise in Lay out setting /
Proof reading/ knowledge in current affairs/ digital publication etc.
D. TRAINEESHIP IN SCIENCE JOURNALISM - 5
Applications
are also invited from young graduates who are willing to work as trainees of
Science Journalists in KSCSTE
Qualifications:
Graduate in Science.
Flair in
preparing articles, features and research reports on topics of Science/
Computer savvy, knowledge in current affairs aptitude in graphic design /social
media/ experience in digital publication are desirable.
Upper
limit – 35 years
Monthly
remuneration – Rs. 12,000/- (consolidated)
Duration
– 1 year
Application
should carry full Biodata of the candidates incorporating age, qualifications,
experience achievements in the particular field and a recommendation letter
from a reputed teacher/ journalist/scientist who was a mentor of the candidate
or long acquaintance with the candidate. Name and address of two referees
from the field of Science Communication who can provide reliable information
about the candidate may also be included.
The age
limit prescribed against each item will be calculated as on 01-July-2014
Copies of
testimonials showing qualification and experience publications etc. are to be
attached with the application.
DOWNLOADS
More
details can be had from
Head, MLM Division, Phone: 0471-2548218
Email: mlmkscste@gmail.com or hdiv1kstd@kerala.gov.in
Applications complete in every respect may be addressed to:
The Executive Vice President
KSCSTE,
SathraBhavan, Thiruvananthapuram - 4 so as to reach his office on or before 15th
August 2014
