Applications are invited by National Council for Science and Technology Communication, Department of Science & Technology for twenty 'Rajat Jayanti Vigyan Sancharak Fellowships' for the Year 2012-13.
The fellowship recognizes Science Communicators with uniformly brilliant academic record and supports innovative work in selected scientific institutions / universities / S&T based voluntary organizations under the guidance of a senior science communicator. These are full time fellowships and cannot be taken up with any other assignment. These fellowships are meant to communicate science among various target groups only and not for taking up basic research.
The candidates below 35 years on 31.12.2012 (relaxable by 5 years for Women candidates) possess a graduation or higher degree in science, engineering, medical science, agriculture, information technology, mass communication, etc. from a recognized university.
The duration of the fellowship will be for one year and will comprise a Stipend of Rs.12,000/- per month (Rs.16,000/- in case of a PhD holders), an annual contingency of Rs.30,000/- and travel grant of Rs.15,000/-. Mentors will receive an Honorarium of Rs.20,000/- in a year.
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by 30th November, 2012 to Head (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110016.
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