KSCSTE Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Scheme 2023

KSCSTE Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Scheme 2023 is an opportunity offered by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment to Ph.D. degree holders in Science and Engineering. The applicants are required to have high-quality research publications in SCI journals. The program encourages Ph.D. holders to pursue further research and develop a career as a scientist. The fellowship can be availed for research in any institute apart from institutes in India where the candidates have undergone Ph.D.work. The duration of the fellowship is limited to maximum 2 years. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of INR 45,000 and other benefits.

Eligibility KSCSTE Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Scheme 2023

Education Qualification
be a permanent resident of Kerala
have qualified Ph.D. as of the date of application
have scored a minimum of 60% marks in postgraduation
have published at least one research paper in an SCI Journal/secured patent
have chosen an institution as a research centre subject to the following -
Research Centre should not be the same as Ph.D Research Centre
The research centre should preferably be in Kerala, (however, premier National Institutions such as IISER, IIT, IISc etc. outside the State shall also be considered)
Tenable in Government Institutions only
Tenable only in R&D institutions (National/State level) or University Departments
Benefits For KSCSTE Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Scheme 2023
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of INR 45,000, a 10% House Rent Allowance (HRA), and an annual contingency grant of INR 75,000 for the 2-year fellowship program.
Documents For KSCSTE Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Scheme 2023
Declaration by the Applicant
Consent from Scientist Mentor
Endorsement from Head of Institution
Proposal Technical Details
Details of publications
Application Form KSCSTE Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) Scheme 2023
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