Online applications are invited for the Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2024 at CSTUP. The last date for the application is Jan 31, 2024.
About CSTUP
State Council Of Science and Technology, U.P. was established on 1 May 1975 by Govt. of U.P. as an autonomous body registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 by restructuring U.P. State Council of Scientific and Industrial Research; the origin of which lies in the Scientific Research Committee constituted under University Grant Commission in the year 1947.
The main aim of the Council is to promote the overall development of SandT in the State. Research Promotion; Technology Development, Upgradation and Transfer; Entrepreneurship Development; and SandT Communication and Popularisation are the main activities of the Council. It sponsors time-bound and result-oriented programmes relevant to the state to various Universities, Colleges, Technical Institutions, R and D Laboratories, Voluntary Organisations (VOs) Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and Individual Innovators
Fellowship Details
Council of Science and Technology, U.P. offers summer research fellowships for two months to bright students of M.Sc. 1st and 2nd year to work with renowned Professors/Scientists from premier institutes of India. Selected students are given a monthly stipend of RS.25000.00 for two months. The fellowship will be given only to those students who are studying in Uttar Pradesh.
Research Areas
- Physics (Materials Science, Electronics, Astronomy, etc.)
- Biology (Botany, Zoology, Env. Science, etc.)
- Chemistry (Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Industrial, Medicinal, etc.)
- Agriculture (Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Entomology, etc.)
- Mathematics/Statistics
Important Note
- CSTUP offers summer research fellowships to encourage M.Sc. students to study basic sciences only.
- Fellowship will not be granted for the students pursuing M.Sc. in Nursing, Home Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Anthropology, Geography, Food Technology, Biotechnology, Forensic Science, Psychology, Defence Studies, Food and Nutrition, Cyber Security, Nuclear Medicine Technology etc.
Research Opportunities in India
- Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)
- Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs)
- CSIR labs/Institutes
- ICAR labs/Institutes
- Central Universities
- Other premier institutes
Eligibility Criteria
- Fellowship is offered to the students studying in Post-Graduation (M.Sc., either 1st year or 2nd year) within the state of Uttar Pradesh.
- Fellowship is offered to regular students only.
- Applicants must hold BSc/BS degree at the graduation level.
- Applicants must have passed at least one examination out of 10th, 12th and graduation from Uttar Pradesh.
Selection Criteria
CSTUP-Summer Research Fellows will be selected on the basis of merit as per the following criteria:
| S.No | Score Criteria | For Example | Score |
| 1. | 25 % of Xth percentage obtained | 80% | 20 |
| 2. | 35 % of XIIth percentage obtained | 80% | 28 |
| 3. | 40 % of the Graduation percentage obtained | 80% | 32 |
| Total | 80 |
- 50% of students will be selected from UP Board and 50% from all other boards, therefore there will be separate merit lists for these two categories.
- If the applicant is selected and provides a consent letter/e-mail from the Professor/Scientists of the related institution/organization shall be given preference in allotment of institution/organization for summer research training.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
Stipend
Rs. 25000 per month.
Deadline
The last date for the application is Jan 31, 2024.
