Applications are currently being accepted for the CSIR Bhatnagar Fellowship, offering a monthly stipend of ₹50,000 and beyond.
The objective of the Bhatnagar Fellowship is to recognize and enable outstanding scientists to pursue excellence in scientific research and innovative technology development; thereby enhancing the scientific footprints and technological competitiveness of the nation. The Bhatnagar Fellowship recipients should serve as role models and mentor young scientists.
The fellowship will be awarded to leading Indian Scientists/Technologists in recognition of their ongoing impactful scientific and/or technological contributions, particularly during the last 10 years, as evidenced through publications, patents, transfer of technology, honours, awards etc. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) working in India are also eligible. The awardee is expected to associate with a mission or thrust area program of CSIR or an area of interest to CSIR.
Names of the outstanding scientists/technologists may be proposed by:
Nominations in the prescribed proforma should be accompanied by the nominee’s a) past research contributions and b) future plan of work (scientific and/or technological) in a mission or thrust area program of CSIR or in an area of interest to CSIR. Nominations would be received throughout the year.
A two-tier process will be followed for the selection of Bhatnagar Fellows.
The duration of the Bhatnagar Fellowship shall be initially for a period of three years, extendable for two additional years after due appraisal. The Bhatnagar Fellowship will be a full-time R&D engagement. It shall not be considered as re-employment.
Upto 6 per year. The maximum number of fellowships shall be limited to thirty at a given time.
The fellowship is tenable in India and can be implemented in any recognized academic institution, registered society, or industry having DSIR-recognized R&D laboratories and other R&D institutions/laboratories. The host institution should provide necessary administrative and infrastructural support. The fellow may continue at his / her present place of work or at any CSIR Institute/ laboratory as approved by DG, CSIR.
All the grants pertaining to the Bhatnagar Fellowship shall be released through the host institute. No overhead expenses will be given to the host institution.
Domestic and International travel shall be regulated in accordance with the guidelines of the host institute. The amount under Travel (International/Domestic) is limited up to Rs 5 lakh per annum. Instructions issued by the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of External Affairs regarding the class of travel etc. should be followed.
The awardee may interact with CSIR Scientists/staff by collaborating on research and development projects, besides providing mentorship to the young researchers. Any assignment connected to the project, whether within the country or abroad for a period exceeding 45 days shall be referred to DG, CSIR for approval. The Bhatnagar Fellows are not permitted to take up any full-time assignment from any other organization. Any exception to this shall be referred to DG, and CSIR for approval. However, Bhatnagar Fellows in service may be allowed to discharge duties and functions of his/her substantive post. The Bhatnagar Fellows are expected to deliver popular science lectures in schools and colleges to create scientific temper among the students as well as to motivate the students to take science as a career.
The host institution shall maintain accounts of the Bhatnagar Fellowship grant and submit these within three months of the expiry of the financial year. The host institute shall submit an audited statement of accounts and utilization certificate to CSIR HRDG, New Delhi. Release of subsequent grants will be subject to receipt of necessary financial statements.
The Fellow shall submit an Annual Progress Report to CSIR HRDG, New Delhi through the host institution. The Bhatnagar Fellow shall submit a consolidated work report after three years along with a plan of work for the next two years, which shall be appraised by the Search-cum-Selection Committee for a further period of extension.
After completion of the project, the fellow shall submit a Final Technical Report along with brief summary of the significant achievements made, a list of publications, patents filed/granted, manpower mentored/trained, lectures delivered etc.
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