KSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme

KSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme

The KSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme is a distinguished initiative designed to support individuals who hold a Ph.D. in science or engineering. This scheme not only promotes advanced research but also aids scholars in establishing their careers as scientists. By providing financial assistance and infrastructure support, the Programme encourages innovative research that contributes to scientific progress.

Overview of the Scheme

The KSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme is aimed at those Ph.D. holders who have demonstrated significant research capabilities through high-quality publications in SCI journals. The scheme’s objective is to inspire these candidates to further their research endeavors and enhance their professional trajectories as scientists. A rigorous selection process, involving a screening committee, evaluates candidates based on proposal quality, presentation, publication records, and academic achievements.

Objectives

• To nurture the research potential of doctoral degree holders in the fields of Science and Technology.
• To incentivize Ph.D. recipients to engage in research activities and build a career as a scientist.
• To equip fellows with the skills required to be lifelong learners while developing both technical and leadership capabilities.

Key Conditions of the Scheme

To successfully participate in this fellowship, certain prerequisites must be met:

• A Scientist Mentor, who is a permanent faculty member, must supervise the research. This mentor should have a minimum of five years remaining before retirement.
• The Scientist Mentor is responsible for monitoring project progress, facilitating implementation, and ensuring timely financial reporting to KSCSTE.
• Applicants receiving financial assistance from other sources are ineligible for this fellowship and must confirm their non-eligibility in writing.
• The implementing institution is required to provide comprehensive infrastructure such as labs, computers, libraries, and other essential resources.
• Any unutilized grant amount, along with accrued interest, must be returned to KSCSTE in favor of the Member Secretary upon project completion.
• Researchers must acknowledge KSCSTE’s support in any published technical or scientific work stemming from the project.
• Collaboration with foreign entities requires prior approval from KSCSTE.

Benefits of the Fellowship

The KSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship offers substantial financial support:

• A monthly stipend of ₹45,000/- along with a 10% House Rent Allowance (HRA).
• An annual contingency grant amounting to ₹75,000/-.
• The fellowship is available for a maximum duration of two years.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the KSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a permanent resident of Kerala.
• Should have obtained a minimum of 60% marks in their post-graduation.
• Must hold a Ph.D. in Science or Engineering.
• Should not be a permanent employee at the time of application.
• Age limit is set at 40 years (with a relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidates).
• Previous recipients of any Post-Doctoral Fellowship from KSCSTE or other institutions are ineligible to apply.
• Must have at least one published research paper in an SCI journal or a secured patent.
• Must select a research institution that is not the same as their Ph.D. research center, preferably within Kerala; however, premier national institutions outside the state are also acceptable.
• Fellowships are only tenable in government institutions or recognized R&D institutions and university departments.

Application Process

The application process for the KSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship involves the following steps:

• Online Application: Eligible candidates should apply via the KSCSTE web portal at https://submit.kscste.kerala.gov.in.
• Application Scrutiny: A preliminary check will be conducted to verify basic eligibility and required documents.
• Peer Review: Eligible applications will undergo peer review by five subject experts (three from within the state and two from outside). Only those proposals receiving three reviews rated above 5 on a 10-point scale will be processed further.
• Presentation: Successful proposals will be invited to present before the Programme Advisory Committee (PAC). If approved, the funding decision will be communicated, and an agreement must be executed as per the scheme’s guidelines.

Contact Information

For further inquiries or assistance regarding the KSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellowship, please reach out to:

Scientist-in-charge (KSCSTE-PDF)
Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695004
Tel: +91-471-2548402
Email: jaya.kscste@kerala.gov.in

Official Source

For more details, visit the official page at myScheme.gov.in.