Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (RTFDCS)
CCSTDS strives to promote research linked training to bright and young researchers and students from developing countries (other than India) to choose scientific research for their career. CCSTDS has launched a RTF programme in collaboration with Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. This progamme is intended for developing country scientists (other than Indians) who have aptitude for research and would be willing to work in an Indian research laboratory and who wish to equip themselves with research and complementary skills to improve their pursuit of Ph.D study or diversify their research capabilities. This is facilitated through training for a period of 3 – 12 Months at Indian research/ academic institutions.
Objectives of the Fellowship Programme:
The main objectives of the fellowship are to
Promote mobility of researchers between India and other developing countries
Enhance India’s attractiveness as a hub for international training
Develop research competencies of the developing country scientists through structured training modules
Utilize the fellowship to seed long-term research collaboration
Who can apply:
Candidates with Post-graduation in Science/Engineering/Medicine and allied disciplines from a developing country(other than India) and of age up to 40 years
Candidates with aptitude for research and interested in acquiring expertise in research related tools at Indian location.
Candidates preferably attached to a national research /academic institution in their home country
Candidates possessing valid passport.
Fellowship Details
20 Fellowships per year will be supported. Each fellowship shall be for a minimum of 3 months up to a maximum of 12 months. Fellowship will consist of the following:
Return international air fare by shortest route and economy/excursion class between place of work in their home country and place of work in India.
Boarding and lodging
One time Grant to support exposure to research related events within India and access to scientific literature
Mode of soliciting application
Applications can be downloaded from CCSTDS website ‘www.ccstds.tn.nic.in’. The filled in application forms should be forwarded to the Honorary Director, Centre for Co-operation in Science & Technology Among Developing Societies (CCSTDS), 2 Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai 600 025, India (Fax: +91 44 24914543; email: ccstds@vsnl.net)
The closing date for submission of applications will be March 31 and September 30, each year.
List of enclosures to accompany the application:-
a) A detailed curriculum vitae containing the date of birth & age, applicant’s research interest and experience, publications (only those in referred journals), present position, scientific affiliations, awards and scholarships etc.
b) A brief write-up describing the proposed research work.
c) Two passport size photographs.
d) Copy of degree certificate for highest qualification.
e) A letter of consent from Parent Institution
Selection Process
A committee consisting of eminent scientists will review the applications and make the selection
Results will be intimated through email besides intimation by post.
Applications should be forwarded by an appropriate authority.
Selected candidates must obtain permission/leave from their parent institutions.
Selected candidates must obtain Indian Visa for the proposed period of research upon advice from CCSTDS.
Applications can be downloaded from CCSTDS website ‘www.ccstds.tn.nic.in’. The filled in application forms should be forwarded to the Honorary Director, Centre for Co-operation in Science & Technology Among Developing Societies (CCSTDS), 2 Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai 600 025, India (Fax: +91 44 24914543; email: ccstds@vsnl.net)
The closing date for submission of applications will be March 31 and September 30, each year.
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