CSIR Bhatnagar Fellowship Scheme for Technologists & Scientists

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting applications for CSIR Bhatnagar Fellowship 2020 from outstanding technologists and scientists. The objective of the scheme is to leverage expertise of outstanding scientists for innovative technology development, thereby enhancing the technological competitiveness of the nation, and for mentoring young scientists within the system. The awardee is expected to associate with a mission or thrust area program of CSIR or an area of interest to CSIR. For awardees in service, the fellowship of INR 50,000 per month over and above the existing salary will be provided.

 

Eligibility:-
 

To be eligible, an applicant must:-
 

- Be an Indian citizen
- Not be more than 67 years of age at the time of nomination
- Associate with a mission or thrust area program of CSIR or an area of interest to CSIR
- Be an active Indian Scientist/Technologist.

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Benefits:-

 

- The fellowship of INR 50,000 per month over and above the existing salary will be provided to awardees in service. 
- For retired awardees, the fellowship amount will be equivalent to the salary drawn by the Secretary to the GOI after adjusting the pension.

 

Documents:-
 

- Passport size photograph
- Complete list of publication and patents 
- List of books/reviews authored
- Awards and honours received (if available)
- Other relevant documents

How can you apply?
 

The nominations shall be made by designated authorities. Follow the below steps to apply for the fellowship:
 

Step 1: Visit the website and read the instructions before applying.
Step 2: Download the nomination format. 
Step 3: Fill in the required details.
Step 4: Send a hard copy and soft copy (in PDF) of the completed nomination to -

 

Dr Inderpal Singh
Scientist Incharge – SSB YSA Unit
Human Resource Development Group
CSIR Complex, Library Avenue, Pusa
New Delhi 110 012
Email:[email protected]

 

Selection Criteria:-
 

A two-tier process will be followed for selection of Bhatnagar Fellow-
 

- At the first level, a Screening Committee shall scrutinize and shortlist the relevant nominations.
- At the second level, shortlisted nominations shall be placed before a Search-cum-Selection Committee for its consideration and recommendations.