Deadline: 30 May 2017
Applications are open for the Department of Science and Technology (DST)-Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Policy Fellowship Programme to build up the cadre of academic STI policy researchers in the country, such that these Fellows may actively contribute in policy making in academia, research organizations, or even in government.
This will be a 2-year fellowship (with a possible extension of one more year, depending upon performance) where the recipient would be located in a DST-CPR (by mutual agreement) or in an active policy research group in academic/research institutions within the country to undertake STI policy research align to the research program of that CPR or mutually agreed with consent of DST-PRC and policy researchers/mentors in other than that of CPR.
Eligibility Criteria
- Science/medicine/engineering/ social science (with a background of STI policy) academic scholars, STI policy researchers, with good academic record and holding a Ph.D. degree (within the last three years) are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be capable of doing independent research work and have published at least 3 research papers in peer reviewed journals. At the time of application, applicant’s age should be below 35 years.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via postal mail or by email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Call for Proposals.