Sarkari Yojana
J.C. Bose Fellowship
About J.C. Bose Fellowship
The “J.C. Bose Fellowship” recognizes active scientists for outstanding performance, awarded on a highly selective, scientist-specific basis. The scientist must be in service at the time of nomination, and the nominee must be an Indian national working at institutions in India. > Duration of Fellowship:
- The fellowship initially runs for five years. If the fellow superannuates during the term, it can continue if a host institution agrees to host it.
- The tenure may extend for another 5-year term, based on a rigorous review of research performance during the fellowship. At least 25% of extension applicants will not get the extension.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Science And Engineering Research Board, Government Of India
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for J.C. Bose Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The candidate should be an active scientist with…
The candidate should be an active scientist with a record of outstanding performance, evidenced by the SS Bhatnagar prize and/or fellowship of science academies (including engineering, agriculture, and medicine).
The scientist should be in service at the…
The scientist should be in service at the time of nomination.
The nominee should be an Indian national working…
The nominee should be an Indian national working at institutions/Universities in India.
The fellowship can be availed up to 68…
The fellowship can be availed up to 68 years of age.
The nominee should not be availing any other…
The nominee should not be availing any other fellowship, including personal fellowship amounts and research grants (part of the fellowship), from Government sources.
Benefits Provided
J.C. Bose Fellowship provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Fellows receive ₹25,000/- per month on top of…
Fellows receive ₹25,000/- per month on top of their regular income.
A research grant of ₹15 lakhs is given…
A research grant of ₹15 lakhs is given per annum.
The host institute receives an overhead of ₹1.00…
The host institute receives an overhead of ₹1.00 lakh per annum.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A photograph of passport size
A photograph of passport size
Document proving the applicant's age
Document proving the applicant's age
An account of the applicant's research contributions
An account of the applicant's research contributions
Particulars of educational qualifications
Particulars of educational qualifications
A record of professional training and research experience
A record of professional training and research experience
Employment history
Employment history
Any Awards/Honors received (If any)
Any Awards/Honors received (If any)
List of publications
List of publications
Information on patents filed, granted or commercialized
Information on patents filed, granted or commercialized
A letter of recommendation
A letter of recommendation
Any further document that may be required
Any further document that may be required
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for J.C. Bose Fellowship through the online application process outlined below.
Nomination:
Nominations can come from Heads of Institutions, JC Bose Fellows, and Presidents of National Science Academies.
Nominations are accepted throughout the year.
Online Application Procedure:
For a successful online submission, note the following -
The Nominator must first register on the online…
The Nominator must first register on the online website. Click here to register
After logging in, go to Menu --> Proposal…
After logging in, go to Menu --> Proposal Submission --> Form Submission.
Enter details of the Nominee — Name, email,…
Enter details of the Nominee — Name, email, contact details, area of specialization, educational qualifications, employment details & research experience, etc. — at submission.
Upload the Nominee's Research Contribution over the last…
Upload the Nominee's Research Contribution over the last 5 years as a single PDF file, no more than 10 MB. Contact Details: Member Secretary: Dr. Jacob V.V. Science and Engineering Research Board 3rd & 4th Floor, Block II, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016, Tel: +91-11-26552216 Email: Jacob@nic.in Program Coordinator: Dr. Shashi Bhushan Pandey, Scientist 'G' Complete guideline for Nominator for SERB-online system
Official Application & Website
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