Applications Open for Building Energy Efficiency Higher & Advanced Network (BHAVAN) Fellowships!

Deadline: 30 November 2018

The Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) have jointly launched its Building Energy Efficiency Higher & Advanced Network (BHAVAN) Fellowships with an aim to nurture contact between students and scientists of science and technology from India and the US.

The Program is envisaged to:

Provide opportunity to best and brightest Indian students and scientists to gain exposure and access to world class research facilities in US academia and labs;
Promote research and capacity building in the frontline area of Building Energy Efficiency.
Encourage and motivate outstanding students to take up research as a career path; and
Pave way for the next generation scientists and technologists from India to interact with American peers, thus helping to build long-term R&D linkages and collaborations.

Benefits

Monthly Stipend
Return Air fare
Contingency Allowance
Health Insurance

Duration

Internship: Minimum 3 months and up to 6 months
Fellowships: Minimum 3 months and up to 12 months

Eligibility Criteria

For Student Internships
- Indian citizens currently pursuing a Ph.D. or Tech/ M.Arch. in the field of Building Energy Efficiency or in engineering/science/ technology/architecture with a major area of research related to Building Energy Efficiency at a recognized institution of higher education and learning in India.
- Age: Up to 32 years as on 31 December 2018.
For Fellowships
- Indian citizens having Ph.D./M.Tech./M.Arch. in Science, Engineering, Technology or Architecture in the specific area of Building Energy Efficiency. Relaxation in qualifications could be made for individuals with proven and considerable research background and experience who are part of a recognized institution of higher education and learning in India.
- Applicants must be pursuing independent research on extra-mural / industry-supported research projects and should have published in high-impact academic journals.
- Age: Up to 40 years as on 31 December 2018.
- Employment: A regular position in a public-funded R&D Laboratory / S&T institution/ recognized academic institute (University / College) in India.