Deadline: 31 August 2017
The Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India in partnership with the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF), is seeking applications for its “Building Energy Efficiency Higher and Advanced Network (BHAVAN) Fellowships” with an aim to nurture contract between students and scientists of science and technology from India and the U.S.
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 & Duration
- Fellowship /Internship Includes:
- 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 M.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 2017
- Only M.Tech/ M.Arch Students passing out on or after April 2019 are eligible to apply for the internship.
- 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: Upto 40 years as on 31 December 2017.
- Employment: The applicant should be affiliated to a public funded R&D Lab/S&T Institution/ recognized Universities/Colleges in India.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
Eligible Country: India
For more information, please visit BHAVAN Fellowships.