INSA Medal for Young Scientists 2013

INSA Medal for Young Scientists 2013

Indian National Science Academy-INSA

INSA Medal for Young Scientists with the aim of recognizing young scientists of extraordinary promise and creativity who have made notable research contributions in Science and Technology. This award, considered to be the highest recognition of promise, creativity and excellence in a young scientist, is made annually to those distinguished for these attributes as evidenced by their research work carried out in India. Only those born on or after January 1, 1978 are eligible for consideration in the year 2013.

The awardee shall receive a certificate‚ a bronze medal, cash award of Rs. 25,000/- and seed amount to initiate research project and further scope for overseas training for advancement of career.

A candidate may be proposed by a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy or by earlier recipients of this award. Scientific societies of national standing, university faculty, post-graduate department or research institutions may also make nominations of eligible candidates.

Nomination proforma can be downloaded from website www.insaindia.org. Two hard copies and a soft copy (in MS-Word only) of the nomination, along with all supporting documents, must reach the Academy latest by October 31, 2012.

For more information visit: http://insaindia.org/

ICMR International Fellowships 2012

ICMR International Fellowships 2012

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) ICMR International Fellowships 2012

ICMR International Fellowships for Indian biomedical scientists

Number of fellowships: Young scientists-12; Senior scientists-6

Duration: 3-6 months for young scientists and 10-15 days for senior scientists

Eligibility:
* M.D/PhD degree with at least three years teaching/research experience for young scientists
* And atleast fifteen years teaching/research experience for senior scientists.
* Regular position in a recognized biomedical/research/health institution in India .
* Below 45 years of age for young and 55 years for senior scientists.

Financial support:
US $ 2400 per month, contingency grant of Rs.15,000/- and return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare) for young scientists. US $ 160 per day (including US$ 75 as per diem and rest for accommodation expenses) and return economy class air ticket (excursion airfare) for senior scientists.

Note:- The applicant should submit a letter of acceptance from the foreign Institute where he/ she proposes to work along with a concrete plan of training / research work to be undertaken during the fellowship.
* Recommendation by the Head of the parent organization / institute is essential.
* Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
* Decision of ICMR will be final.
* If selected, the fellowship is to be availed before 28th February, 2013.

Ten copies of the application should be submitted to: International Health Division, Indian Council of Medical Research, V. Ramalingaswami Bhawan, Post Box No.4911, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029.

Last date of receipt of applications: 30th April 2012

For more information visit : http://icmr.nic.in/

Indo-US Research Fellowship for Indian Researchers

Indo-US Research Fellowship for Indian Researchers

The objective of the Indo-US Research Fellowship Program for Indian Researchers is to introduce scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers to international collaborative research opportunities, thereby furthering their research capacity and global perspective and forging long-term relationships with scientists, technologists and engineers in USA.

These awards will provide an excellent opportunity to young Indian scientists and technologists of all disciplines, under the age of 40 years to interact with the American scientific community and get first hand information of the developments taking place at the international level and acquaint themselves with new scientific research methods and to collaborate in a larger research project. It will enable young Indian researchers to carry out a clearly defined research project at a place of their choice in USA upto a period of 12 months. The individual availing this fellowship would be called as an IUSSTF Research Fellow.

Eligibility / Application Requirements :

Academic Qualifications

Ph.D in Science, Engineering, Technology or Medicine
Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals.

Age : Upto 40 years as on 31st December, 2011

Employment :
A permanent position in a public funded R&D lab / S&T Institution (non-private) / recognized universities/colleges in India.

Areas covered under the Fellowship :

Atmospheric and Earth Science
Chemical Sciences
Engineering Sciences
Life Sciences
Medical Sciences
Mathematical and Computational Sciences
Physical Sciences

Promising applications in areas other than the above areas may also be considered

Place of work :
The applicant should have letter of acceptance from reputed US scientific/technological institution where the applicant will be undertaking the research work under the Fellowship

Fellowship Includes:

* Monthly stipend
* Return airfare
* Preparatory allowances
* Conference allowances

Fellowship Duration :
Minimum 3 months and upto 12 months

Proposal Guidelines and Format
Refer to www.indousstf.org

Application deadline
31st December, 2011

For programme information, pl contact :
Dr. Smriti Trikha
Indo-US Science and Technology Forum
12 Halley Road, Fulbright House
New Delhi.
Email - fellwoship@indousstf.org

for more information visit : http://www.indousstf.org/

RCB Young Investigator Awards 2010

RCB Young Investigator Awards 2010

Regional Center of Biotechnology-RCB is a newly established institution of education ,training & research in the National Capital Region-NCR of Delhi by Dept of Biotechnology, Govt of India under an agreement with UNESCO. RCB is designed to be a Centre of excellence in biotechnology with intimate contributions from the countries of the region and academic institutions from the rest of the world and provides a meeting place where innovation, enterprise and development will germinate.

Applications are invited for the RCB-YI awards from young scientists below the age of 35 years, to work in the areas related (but not limited) to structural, systems and synthetic biology, tissue engineering, analysis of complex diseases for identification of intervention points and development of knowledge-based drug discovery strategies, under the mentorship of senior faculty of RCB. Those likely to complete their Ph.D programme in the next 3 months are also eligible to apply.

The Award shall be initially for a duration of three years. The award carries a consolidated stipend of Rs.40,000/- per month. The awardee shall not be entitled to draw any other fellowship or salary.

Interested young scientists may apply with a recent biodata and copies of up to two key publications in SCI-cited journals to Manager (A&F), Regional Centre for Biotechnology, National Institute of Immunology Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110 067. latest by May 10, 2010. Advance copy of the application may be e-mailed to rcb@nil.ac.in. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview for the final selection.

Interim Office
Regional Center of Biotechnology-RCB
National Institute of Immunology Campus,
Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067.

For more information visit-: http://www.nii.res.in/

GlobalScholar EducationWorld Young Achievers Award 2009

GlobalScholar EducationWorld Young Achievers Award 2009

GlobalScholar (USA), which manages one of the world's largest online learning portals (www.globalscholar.com) and EducationWorld, India's sole education news and analysis magazine, invite nominations for the GlobalScholar-EducationWorld Young Achievers Award 2009. The awards aim to acknowledge and inspire young achievers (between 12- 25 years of age) across India in four fields of endeavour - Science, Maths and Technology: Arts and Music: Social Work and Sports. Entry forms can be downloaded from www.Globalscholar.com/yaa or www.educationworldonline.net and duly completed forms must be submitted before December 12, 2009.

Following the scrutiny of applications/nominations by IL&FS Education and Technology Services Ltd — India's largest school curriculum and content development company — eight young achievers from across the country will be shortlisted for the final round of interviews. A hand-picked Global Scholar-EducationWorld jury will assess the all round development and personalities of shortlisted finalists. From among the finalists one Young Achiever in each category will be adjudged the GlobalScholar-EducationWorld Young Achievers 2009 at a unique celebratory convocation in Mumbai. All travel expenses of shortlisted finalists will be borne by sponsors.

Last year the four winners were awarded cash prizes, Compaq laptop computers, and specially commissioned silver and acrylic trophies. Moreover, the first four runners up received cash prizes as well. The winners this year will also receive cash prizes and exciting gifts, along with their trophies

For more information & online application visit-: http://www.educationworldonline.net/

Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientists-FAST

FAST TRACK SCHEME FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS
The Department of Science and Technology, through Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientists, provides quick research funding to young scientists below the age of 35 years (relaxable by 5 years in the case of SC/ST/OBC, woman and physically handicapped category) to undertake independent research in newly emerging and frontier areas of science and engineering. The details of the scheme are as follows:-
• OBJECTIVES
1. To provide quick research support to young scientists for pursuing exciting and innovative research ideas.
2. To provide opportunities for interaction and exchange of ideas with scientific community.
3. To involve young scientists in national S&T development process.

• ELIGIBILITY
1. The applicant should possess any of the following degrees:-
(a) Ph.D in Basic Science (Life Science, Physical Science, Chemical Science, Earth &
Atmospheric Science, Mathematical Science), Engineering/Technology,
Medicine/Surgery, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Science or
equivalent.
(b) Masters degree in Engineering/Technology, Medicine/Surgery, Pharmacy,
Veterinary, Agriculture or equivalent.
2. The candidate should be less than 35 years on the date on which the application is
received in DST. However age relaxation of 5 years would be given to scientists
belonging to SC/ST/OBC, Women and Physically Handicapped category.
• FUNDING
1. The funding is provided up to a maximum of Rs.17.00 lakhs (excluding overhead
charges) for a period not exceeding three years. If the proposed objectives can be
achieved in less than three years, the budget may be reduced accordingly.
2. Funds are provided for equipments, consumables, travel and contingency. Additionally, the applicant if not holding a regular position or not drawing any other fellowship/stipend/salary, can draw a fellowship amount of Rs.20,000/- per month (all inclusive). The fellowship amount is taxable. In cases, where the applicant is holding a regular position, he/she can seek a manpower at junior level (JRF, Project Assistant, etc.)
3. “Overhead Charges” @ 20% of the project cost will be provided to the implementing
institution over and above the project cost.

General Guidelines for Submission
1. The applicant should fulfill the eligibility criteria (education & age) as given under ‘Eligibility’.
2. The funding is upto a maximum of Rs.17.00 lakhs (excluding overheads) for a period not exceeding three years.
3. All care must be taken to write a good scientific proposal (A copy of the model proposal is put on the website for reference). The proposal should contain significant novelty and should lead to enrichment of scientific knowledge in the field. Routine extension of Ph.D or any other work will be discouraged. The candidates who are unemployed and drawing fellowship from the project are encouraged to choose the place of work different from the place where they have completed
their Ph.D or other degree obtained in the immediate past.
4. Projects which involve Recombinant DNA work should be examined and certified by Institutional Biosafety Committee.
5. Projects, which are clinically oriented or projects, which involve experiments with human and/or animal material, should be examined and certified by Institutional Ethics Committee.
6. All the required information should be given in the text of the proposal itself and not as annexures.
7. Incomplete application and application lacking scientific/technical details will not be considered.
8. At the time of submission of proposals, it is not necessary to get it forwarded by any Institute/Laboratory.
9. Ten (10) copies of the proposal, in the format given below, neatly typed on A-4 size paper, should be submitted to DST at any time during the year to the following address:
Head, SERC
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi-110016
Telefax: 011-26963695
Email: venktesh@nic.in
http://www.serc-dst.org/

BOYSCAST Fellowship 2009

Government of India Ministry of Science & Technology Department of Science & Technology
BOYSCAST FELLOWSHIP FOR THE YEAR 2009 -10
The “Better Opportunities for Young Scientists in Chosen Areas of Science & Technology (BOYSCAST)” programme of the Depa rtment of Science & Technology (DST) provides opportunities to the young Indian scientists/technologists to visit institutions abroad, interact with scientists/technologists there, get trained in latest research techniques and conduct R&D in specially chos en frontline areas of
science & technology. Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for the award of fellowships under the BOYSCAST programme for conducting advanced research and undergoing training in advanced research techniques in overseas resear ch laboratories/institutes, in chosen frontline areas of science & technology for the period of three to twelve months.
The areas are given below:
Atmospheric and Earth Sciences: Geotectonic models and experiments, Thermodynamics of multiphase systems, Isotope hydrology and glaciology, Isotope and chemical tracers for oceanography, Limnology, Global change, Palaeoclimatology and Palaeoenvironment, Evolution and dynamics of the Indian lithosphere, Seismic tomography, Recent advances in Seismology and tsunam i probabilities, Wide angle
MCS and MRP of marine sequences, Monsoon dynamics, Regional and global climate studies and predictions, Atmospheric effects on radio communications, Palaeobiogeochemistry and organic geochemistry, Satellite geophysics for atmosp heric solid earth studies, Ground water source modeling,Atmospheric chemistry and air pollution, Long range transport of air pollution, Wet and dry deposition of
pollutants.
Chemical Sciences: Organometallic, Heterogeneous catalysis, Novel materials, Bio -sensors, Bioinorganic and biomimetic chemistry, Molecular electronic structure and dynamics, Polymer and surface chemistry, Marine chemistry, Laser spectroscopy and chemical dynamics, Ultra -fast reactions, Photochemistry, Synthetic methodology, Magnetic re sonance and magneto-chemistry, Supramolecular chemistry, Asymmetric synthesis, Molecular mechanics and energetics, Combinatorial chemistry, Chemical aspects of hydrogen storage and fuel cells, Chemical aspects of nano -materials and nano-technology.
Engineering Sciences: Computational fluid dynamics, Interface science and engineering, Development of
speciality chemicals, Advanced materials, Surface technology, Laser materials processing, Smart sensors and materials, Transducer and sensor technology, Very l arge scale integrated (VLSI) system design, Embedded systems, Signal processing technologies, Micro -instrumentation/Nano-instrumentation, Microelectro-
mechanical systems (MEMS) and Nano -electro-mechanical systems (NEMS), Micro -
fabrication/Micromachining and Nanotechnology, Multi -criteria decision making including genetic algorithms and neural networks, Optical information processing and optical computation, Quantum computing, Wireless communication/computing, Virtual reality, Internet techniques, E -commerce, Machine intelligence, Robotics and automation, Intelligent manufacturing, Recycling in manufacturing, Computer
integrated manufacturing, Manufacturing process simulation, Advanced production technologies, Advanced mechanical design, Mechatronics, Fuel cells, Thermal engineering, Magnetics (magneto - striction, giant-, colossal- and tunneling- magneto-resistance, magneto-fluidics, magneto-refrigeration), Advanced characterization techniques, Bio -mechanics, Smart structures/earthquake engineering, Textile technology.
Life Sciences: Gene therapy, Site directed mutagenesis, Magnetic encephalograph, Brain mapping, Functional NMR/In vivo spectroscopy, Biomedical engineering, Transplant biology, Ecological engineering, Reproduction technology, Biodiversity and c onservation biology, Industrial microbiology, Plant-microbe interaction, Crop biotechnology including molecular mapping, Molecular marker assisted plant breeding, Transgenic plants and animals, Plant genetic resources, Molecular biology of biotic and abiotic stresses in plants, Evolutionary biology, Genetic engineering, Modeling for new drug development, Molecular epidemiology, Drug delivery systems, Biological sensors, Molecular cytogenetics, Vaccine development, Stem cell research, Organ transplantation, HIV/AIDS research.
Mathematical Sciences: Algebra, Analysis, Topology, Differential and algebraic geometry, Lie theory and representation theory, Number theory, Differential equations, Non -commutative geometry, C*- Algebras, Computational aspects of geomet ry and algebra, Design of efficient numerical/qualitative methods for
solving differential equations (both ODE and PDE), Stochastic process modeling, Algebraic and geometrical methods in control theory, Mathematical theories of systems and Cybernetics, Exp loratory data analysis, Dynamical systems, Game theory, Combinatorial optimization, Spectral and inverse spectral theory, Wavelet analysis, Graph theory, Fuzzy/Hazy/Rough set theory, Mathematical logic, Expert systems
and artificial intelligence, Computabi lity and Complexity theories, Parallel computing and artificial neural net theory.
Physical Sciences: Electronic materials and processing, Nonlinear optics and optical materials, Nano -phase materials, Optoelectronics, Gradient -index and Micro-optics, Semiconductor physics, Ultra-fast phenomena, Plasma physics and plasma diagnostic techniques, Development of Synchrotron radiation sources, Physics of advanced instrumentation.
Promising applications in areas other than the above areas may also be considered.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Young Indian scientists/technologists who fulfill the following conditions can submit application/proposal for award of BOYSCAST fellowship:
(i) Academic Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent or M.D. in Medicine or equivalent with research experience or Ph.D. in Science/ Engineering or equivalent. (ii) Age: Upto 35 years (as on 1st April, 2009). The applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC and women candidates may be allowed relaxation in the age limit upto 5 years. (iii) Employment: A regular position in a recognized
S&T institution/university/college. Applications from persons holding temporary positions such as research fellows or research associates etc. will not be considered. Candidate must be officiall y sponsored (their application to be formally forwarded) by the employer/head of the institution or agency with commitment
to depute them for research/training under BOYSCAST programme. Forwarding note merely stating that above would be considered only aft er award of fellowship will not be considered by DST. (iv) Areas of work: Area proposed by the candidate should be in line with the above mentioned chosen areas. (v) Place of work: The fellow should be accepted by a foreign academic/scientific/technologic al institution, which is internationally recognized as an outstanding institution where major work in the identified area is in progress. There should be willingness of the foreign institution to accept and extend necessary support to the candidate for the work proposed. The Professor/scientist with whom the fellow intends to work should
be a research worker of repute. The candidate should himself/herself correspond with their proposed host institution/Professor abroad for placement. Candidate is required t o produce evidence, in the form of a letter of acceptance from the overseas institution to be visited along with merits/uniqueness of that host
institute in the proposed area. If the applicant has already worked at an institute abroad for a considerable period of time, the proposal to visit the same institute/work there is not likely to be considered favorably.
(vi) Young scientists and technologists actively engaged in research and having established credibility in the proposed area of work will be preferr ed. (vii) The institute to which the candidate belongs, should have either already initiated major research activities in the chosen area or should have immediate plans to
initiate such programmes, based on the expertise of the individual and proposed trai ning abroad. (viii)Candidates who have earlier availed of the BOYSCAST fellowship will not be eligible for consideration again for this fellowship. The candidates who have availed any other overseas fellowship for a period of more than three months throu gh any Government/public funding agency during last two years will also not be considered for this fellowship. Preference is likely to be given to the applicants who don’t have any/have limited international exposure as compared to the applicants who have adequate international exposure during recent past, if they are otherwise suitable.
GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE PROGRAMME: (i). The individual availing this fellowship would be called a BOYSCAST FELLOW. (ii). The fellow will be entitled to the following: (a) Fellowship amount of US $ 3000 (or equivalent in other foreign currency) per month for the period of stay (maximum duration being twelve months) at the host institute abroad. The institution to which the candidate belongs would be responsible for necessar y foreign exchange arrangements. (b). Cost of air passage in
economy class by Air India from the place of working in India to the place of the overseas host institute and back by shortest route. The fellow may, however, travel by airlines other than Air In dia, if the fare offered by the other airlines is competitive/cheaper as compared to Air India. (c) One time contingency
grant of Rs.15,000/- if the fellowship duration is upto six months and Rs.20,000/ - if the fellowship duration is more than six months. (d). Fellow will also be permitted to travel within host country to attend conferences or visit other institutes of interest with the approval of the Guide at the host institute and as per DST rules. The Fellow will be entitled to a grant of US $ 600 (or equivalent in other foreign currency) for fellowship duration upto six months and US $ 1200 (or equivalent in other foreign currency) for fellowship duration beyond six months for this purpose. (iii). Rules governing payment of salary, leave, medical, gratuity, GPF and pension etc. of the Organisation/Institution/University to which the fellow belongs would continue to be applicable. No liability on any of these accounts will be borne by DST. (iv). The candidate selected for the award of the BOYSCAST fellowship should preferably commence their research/training before the end of the financial year in which the award is given. Failure to do so would render the fellow
forfeit the award. The decision of DST on all these matters would be final. (v). Visa arrange ments are to be made by the candidate. (vi). The BOYSCAST fellow will not accept fellowship/financial assistance from any other source at the host institute abroad during the period of fellowship.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Application for the award of BOYSCAST fellowship should be
sent in the formats given below. The matter should be neatly typed as per the formats (and not as annexures) and should not exceed 15 to 20 typed pages. Seven copies of the application (one in original and six copies) are required to be submitted. The application is required to be forwarded through the head of the
institute where the applicant is employed. The application should contain (a) A recent letter of acceptance from foreign institution to be visited by the candidate spe cifically mentioning the BOYSCAST fellowship, in original with the original copy of the application. The other six copies of the application should contain
photocopy of this letter. (b) Endorsement in original from head of the parent institution/organizati on on letter head as per the prescribed format No. (2) with the original copy of the application. The other six copies of the application should contain photocopy of this endorsement. (c) In case of SC/ST/OBC candidates, an attested copy of the certificate indicating the category to which the candidate belongs. A self addressed stamped postcard may accompany the application for acknowledgement.
Application complete in all respects should reach DST positively by 31st July, 2009.
Application should be sent to: Dr. P.K. Malhotra, Scientist ‘G’, SERC Division (BOYSCAST Programme), Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016. Incomplete application and application not duly forwarded by the parent institution/organization or received after the last date will not be considered. Advance copy of application will not be accepted.

For more information visit-: http://www.serc-dst.org/