Online applications are invited for the INSA Visiting Scientist Programme. Check the details and Apply Now!
About INSA
The Indian National Science Academy is a national academy in New Delhi for Indian scientists in all branches of science and technology. In 2015 INSA has constituted a junior wing for young scientists in the country named Indian National Young Academy of Sciences in line with other national young academies.
About Visiting Research Program
- The Academy has been supporting basic and applied research in India since its inception. The type and quantum of support has changed over the years with the emergence of funding agencies of the Government of India that support scientific research.
- Presently the Academy supports individual scientists through the following programmes: INSA Distinguished Professorship; INSA Senior Scientist Programme; INSA Honorary Scientist Programme and INSA Emeritus Scientist Programme.
- These programs are for superannuated Fellows of the Academy to enable them to continue contributing towards building capacity in research and education in India.
- To further research capabilities in specific techniques/applications or utilizing facilities not available in the home institution. Book writing is not permitted under this programme.
Roles and Responsibilities
- For visiting Indian research institutes/laboratories for specialized training in advanced research areas.
- ‘INSA-Visiting Scientist Programme’ and the awardee shall be designated, ‘INSA Visiting Scientist’
Number of Awards
The number of INSA-Visiting Scientist positions to be awarded each year will be a maximum of 120 human months.
Financial Commitment
During the fellowship period, awardees will be paid a consolidated amount up to Rs.30,000/- per month to cover expenses related to boarding, lodging, and incidental etc. The travel expenditure from parent to the visiting institute will be reimbursed separately on the production of tickets as per the entitlement of the Visiting Scientist from FY 2024-25 as per the central govt. TA rules.
Duration
The visiting position shall be availed to a scientist for a minimum period of one month to a maximum of six months in a laboratory or a research institution in a location in India.
Mode of Selection
Applications in the prescribed format will be invited through open advertisement every year (January/February) and selection will be made during March/April.
Application Process
- The applicants would be required to provide a concise account of their plan of work/ study and a CV highlighting their achievements. It would be desirable that the applicant should have approached the host institution and the scientist concerned to ascertain their concurrence for her/his visit.
- The applicant should be a Scientist/Faculty in a University, an affiliated College, a Research institution or an R&D Centre in India. Applicants should not have availed INSA Visiting Scientist Programme in the last one year.
- Candidates should apply online on the prescribed application form available on the Academy website. The decision of the Academy will be communicated during April-May, 2025.
How to Apply?
Online Portal is LIVE till 15th April, 2025.
For any assistance, Please E-mail sciprom[at]insa[dot]nic[dot]in or contact: 9650970101
Salary
INR 30,000
