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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Fellowships, 2016

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing academic projects. These are offered throughout Africa as well as India. CSIR Fellowships are available at different levels of study. CSIR provides various fellowships for pursuing Junior and Senior research programme in India and Africa as well. It helps in making a difference in people’s lives. Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India, a premier national R&D organisation, is among the world’s largest publicly funded R&D organisation. CSIR Fellowships cover a wide spectrum of science and technology-from radio and space physics, oceanography, geophysics, chemicals, drugs, genomics, biotechnology and nanotechnology to mining, aeronautics, instrumentation, environmental engineering and information technology. It provides significant technological intervention in many areas with regard to societal efforts which include environment, health, drinking water, food, housing, energy, farm and non-farm sectors. You can explore the list below:

CSIR Research Fellowship in India

The EMR Division under HRD Group of CSIR provides Research Fellowship and Associateships to bright young men and women for training in methods of research under the expert guidance of faculty members /scientists working in University Departments/ National Laboratories and Institutes in various fields of Science & Technology and Medical Sciences. The following fellowships are awarded at various level as follows:
-CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): A certain number of JRFs are awarded each year by CSIR to those holding MSc or equivalent degree, with minimum 55% marks after qualifying the National Eligibility Test ( NET) conducted by CSIR twice in a year. Applicants must have the upper age limit for JRF shall be 28 years, which is relaxed upto 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes, Women, Physically Handicapped and OBC applicants. The stipend of a JRF selected through the all India test will be Rs 16000/ p.m for a period of 2 years will be provided.
-CSIR Senior Research Fellowship (SRF): A certain number of SRFs will be awarded each year by CSIR directly to those possessing MSc, BE, BTech with minimum 60% marks and at least two years of post MSc, BE, BTech, research experience as evidence from fellowship/ associateship or traineeship and published papers in standard refereed journals. Applicants must have the upper age limit for SRF shall be 32 years. The upper age limit is relaxable upto 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to scheduled castes/tribes, women, physically handicapped and OBC applicants. SRF in a science discipline is entitled to a stipend of Rs.18000/- pm for 1st, 2nd, 3rd years.
-Research Fellowships in CSIR Laboratories: The JRF’s may be recruited in CSIR Laboratory/Institute from among the candidates who are identified for support by EMR from the result of the national CSIR-UGC NET only.  Under this scheme, persons possessing Doctorate (PhD/MD/MS/MDS) or equivalent degree or having 3 years of research, teaching and design and development experience after MVSc/MPharm/ME/MTech will be eligible for award as RA. The stipend may normally be fixed at Rs.22000/-. However, a selected RA may be placed in the higher stipend if there is ample justification and such recommendation is made by the discipline wise Selection Committee and approved by DGCSIR. In addition, contingent grant of Rs.20000/- per annum per Associate will be provided to the concerned Universities/Institutions.

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TWAS-CSIR Fellowship Programme in India

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is offering fellowship programme for developing countries’ scholars. CSIR will provide a monthly stipend to cover for living costs, food and health insurance. The monthly stipend will not be convertible into foreign currency. In addition, fellowship awardees are entitled to subsidized accommodation. TWAS-CSIR postdoctoral fellowships are tenable in CSIR research laboratories and institutes in India for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months. TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowships are tenable in CSIR research laboratories and institutes in India for a maximum period of four years. The application deadline is 31st August of each year.

Joint CSIR/CFTRI NAM S&T Centre Fellowship

The Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre) had initiated a Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (RTF-DCS). Fifty scientists and researchers from the NAM and other developing countries will be selected under the RTF-DCS scheme this year to get affiliated with Indian institutions for a period of six months.

Joint NAM S&T Centre-ICCBS Fellowship

Under this Joint Fellowship Scheme, the Centre will sponsor up to five scientists during the year for short-term affiliation at ICCBS for a period of up to ~3 months. Applicants must be scientists and researchers should hold at least M.Sc. or equivalent qualification and should be engaged in R&D or management of scientific programmes on the identified subjects. ICCBS would provide local hospitality, e.g. furnished accommodation and an allowance @US$200 per month to each Fellow sponsored by the NAM S&T Centre.

CSIR Scholarships in Africa

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation, implementing projects throughout Africa and making a difference in people’s lives. To achieve these goals, highly-skilled people are required–which is why they always look for bright, passionate people to embark on this journey with them. The CSIR is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. CSIR provides two types of bursary programme for South African students. The CSIR Undergraduate Bursary Programme is open to all academically qualified young people and aims to attract and increase the participation of women and black people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. The CSIR Postgraduate Bursary Programme is open to all academically qualified students and also aims to attract and increase participation of women and black people in STEM careers. This is a comprehensive bursary that covers all the costs associated with university studies for the duration of the approved degree programme.

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