National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme 2010

National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme 2010

The Ministry of Environment & Forests invites applications, under its newly launched ‘National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme’ for the year 2010-11 from Scientists of India or of Indian origin desirous of participating in cutting-edge research on critical issues related to environment in collaboration with leading Institutes and Scientists in India and the world.

However, as this Fellowship Programme is interested in people with unique ideas and capable of thinking out of the box, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit proposals on any new challenges/ issues outside of this matrix but relating to the current environmental scenario of the country/ world, along with innovative, cost-effective, practicable & implementable solutions to such challenges.

While it is not mandatory, it would be desirable if the applicant has already carried out at least 10-20% of the research work proposed to be undertaken under the Fellowship Programme.

All other details of the Fellowship Programme, including eligibility criteria, selection procedure, Fellowship emoluments and other terms and conditions etc. are given in the booklet ‘National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme’, which is available in the website of the Ministry at www.envfor.nic.in

The application has to be submitted in the prescribed proforma available in the booklet quoted above and has to be accompanied by a short paper (not exceeding 1-2 pages) on the applicant’s proposed research proposal clearly identifying the new knowledge that it will help to generate alongwith a summary of work already carried out by the applicant in the area. Short-listed candidates shall be invited for an interactive discussion with the Management Committee constituted by the Ministry under the ‘National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme’.

The application complete in all respects should be sent by Registered /Speed Post in a confidential sealed envelope by 15th September, 2010 to the address given below. Applications may also be sent by e-mail at the id sv.godavarthi@nic.in

The Adviser, RE Division,
(Dr. G.V. Subrahmanyam,
Room no. 548),
Ministry of Environment & Forests,
Paryavaran Bhawan,
CGO Complex, Lodi Road,
New Delhi- 110003.

For more information visit-: http://moef.nic.in/