SCHOLARSHIPS IN DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Technology Bhava
n New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi 110016
(1) Dr. Meghnad Saha Award Scheme with awards of Cash Prizes, for authors of original books/manuscripts written and published in Hindi in four branches of Science and Technology viz. Engineering, Physical Science, Life Sciences and Chemical Sciences with a view to encouraging original book writing in Hindi.
First Prize Rs. 40,000
Second Prize Rs.30,000
Third Prize Rs. 20,000
The above prizes are given to each of the branches separately. Under the Scheme manuscripts/books written and published in prescribed period, only are considered. Prescribed Application form and details of the scheme can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope or personally from Deputy Director (OL). Last date: January.
(2) Manila Vaigyanic Prakosth Protsahalyaki Fellowship.
This Fellowship is offered for Women Scientists for Research in S&T Based Societal Programmes. This scheme has been instituted with an aim to provide an opportunity to women scientists to enter the professional field after a break in career.
Nature of the fellowship: This Fellowship is announced every year. Support will include a grant of Rs.15,000 per month for level I and Rs.10,000 per month for level II for a period of two years, along with grant for minor equipment, consumable, travels.
Eligibility: Indian nationals living in India and who possess Ph.D. degree in Science, Masters degree in Engineering or Technology Architecture (for level I), Masters degree in Science or Bachelors degree in Engineering or Medicine, Architecture (for level II). Applicant should be a women below the age of 50 years as on the specified date.
Note: Applicant should not be holding a regular position. If employed, a certificate from the head of the organization may be furnished recommending the candidature and agreeing to release her for the duration of the scholarship. The project proposal should be submitted in active collaboration with an academic/R&D institution or an S&T based voluntary organization, which has a similar mandate and the necessary infrastructure in the chosen subject area. A certificate from the host institute regarding extending their commitment for infrastructure and administrative support for the project would be required.