Bhaskara Fellowship 2020 by Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum

India-U.S. Collaborative Vision Research Program Funding Opportunity-2020

Bhaskara Fellowship 2020 by Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum

Designation/Position-  Bhaskara Fellowship 2020

Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum invites application for Bhaskara Fellowship 2020 from eligible and interested candidates

About-  Recognizing that climate change, clean and efficient energy and environmental protection are among the biggest challenges facing India and the United States; the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India through its Solar Energy Research Initiative, and the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) are committed to tackling these issues by building capacity in these frontier areas. Bhaskara Fellowship 2020

To nurture future innovators and thought leaders in Solar Energy, the Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy (BASE) Fellowship Program – a dynamic and transformative program has been developed to foster contacts between students and scientists from India and the United States.

Research/Job Area- Science, Engineering or Technology

Location- Leading U.S. institutions

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Eligibility/Qualification–

For Student Internships

  • Indian citizens currently pursuing a Ph.D. as full time scholars in the field of Solar Energy, in a public-funded R&D Laboratory/S&T institution/ recognized academic institute (University/College) in India;

Age: Upto 32 years as on 31 December 2019

For Fellowships

  • Indian citizens with a Ph.D. in Science, Engineering or Technology
  • Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals.
  • Open only to applicants working in the field of Solar Energy
  • A regular position in a public-funded R&D Laboratory/S&T institution/ recognized academic institute (University/College) in India.

Age: Upto 40 years as on 31 December 2019

Job/Position Description- 

Fellowship /Internship Includes:

  • Monthly Stipend
  • Return Air fare
  • Contingency Allowance

Duration:

  • Internship: Minimum 3 months and upto 6 months
  • Fellowship: Minimum 3 months and upto 12 months

Place of work:

The applicant should have a letter of acceptance from a reputed U.S. scientific/technological institution where he/she would like to undertake the research work under the Fellowship/Internship.

  • To provide an opportunity to the best and brightest Indian students and scientists to gain exposure and access to world class research facilities in leading U.S. institutions;
  • To promote research and capacity building in the frontline area of Solar Energy to address India-centric issues;
  • To encourage and motivate outstanding students to take up research as a career path in the field of solar energy; and
  • To pave the way for the next generation scientists and technologists from India to interact with American peers, thus helping to build long-term R&D linkages and collaborations.

How to Apply-  Applications should be submitted using Online Application Portal for Visitation Programs. Hard copies and electronic copies of the application forms will not be accepted.

For Contact- 

Dr. Nishritha Bopana
Principal Science Officer
and
Ms. Subhashree Basu
Associate Program Officer

energy.fellowship@indousstf.org

Last Date for Apply– 31 January 2020

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