Sarkari Yojana
National Solar Science Fellowship Programme
About National Solar Science Fellowship Programme
Launched in February 2011 by the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, the “National Solar Science Fellowship Programme” is aimed at Indian scientists keen to work at the cutting edge of solar energy science, engineering, and technology, focusing on science, technology, and product development alongside select prestigious Indian institutions. It exists to give top-tier solar energy researchers a platform to draw on, and expand, the resources available at identified schools/institutions in India and abroad, so as to crack the complex problems around using solar energy for various purposes, including power generation. Fellowship Management Committee: The Ministry sets up a Fellowship Management Committee, chaired by the MNRE Secretary, with eminent scientists as members and the scientist-in-charge (HRD) as convener. This Committee decides which research areas the programme takes up and recommends which institutions can host the Fellowship Programme; its expert members serve three-year terms. Number of Fellowships: No more than 10 Fellowships run at any given time, though only three Fellows were picked in the programme’s launch year. Duration of Fellowship: Fellowships initially run for two years, extendable year-on-year for up to three more years depending on how the Fellow’s work is progressing. Commencement of Programme: National Solar Science Fellows form a community of researchers working at the frontier of solar energy, driven by intellectual curiosity, top scholarship, and a determination to solve the country’s current energy-security challenges through solar applications. The programme lets them draw on everything the Government offers, while in turn helping the Government crack solar energy’s technological problems and apply the results on the ground — leaving a visible mark on the country’s energy sector.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of New and Renewable Energy
Ministry Of New & Renewable Energy
Individual
01 Feb 2011
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Solar Science Fellowship Programme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be Indian, or of Indian…
The applicant must be Indian, or of Indian origin.
Open to any scientist working in solar energy…
Open to any scientist working in solar energy science, engineering, or technology -- whether currently employed by the Government of India, a State Government, or a public institution, or working independently outside any public institution but keen to pursue research that benefits the Government of India.
The applicant must hold a doctorate or equivalent…
The applicant must hold a doctorate or equivalent in solar sciences/solar engineering, with an outstanding record and demonstrated leadership in solar energy research, backed by at least ten years' experience, including time spent on Ph.D. research.
M.Tech
M.Tech. or M.S. degree holders with strong published work and lab/industry experience may be considered as a special case, if the Fellowship Management Committee judges their proposal worth pursuing.
The applicant should have a suitable academic background…
The applicant should have a suitable academic background and R&D experience in solar energy or related fields connected, directly or indirectly, to solar sciences, engineering, and technology.
There's no age limit for this Programme
There's no age limit for this Programme. Note 01: The Fellowship Management Committee may amend the eligibility criteria as it sees fit. Note 02: Every candidate for the National Solar Science Fellowship must submit a comprehensive proposal for the Fellowship Management Committee's consideration.
Benefits Provided
National Solar Science Fellowship Programme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Each Fellow gets an annual grant of up…
Each Fellow gets an annual grant of up to ₹32.00 lakhs, made up of (i) emoluments up to ₹12.00 lakhs, (ii) contingencies up to ₹5.00 lakhs, and (iii) a research grant up to ₹15.00 lakhs -- pro-rated to the Fellow's actual tenure.
This grant flows through the host institution, which…
This grant flows through the host institution, which then passes it on to the Fellow.
Fellows may also raise extra funding from other…
Fellows may also raise extra funding from other sources -- the host institution, grant providers, grant-in-aid institutions, etc. -- to support their research. Note 01: Once selected, a Fellow is attached to one of the selected schools/institutions, decided in consultation with both the Fellow and the host institution. Note 02: Selected Fellows must commit to the host institution for their entire fellowship tenure and sign a bond to that effect. Note 03: Fellows submit quarterly progress reports and a final technical report to the Fellowship Management Committee, which may periodically ask for updates and offer guidance to keep projects aligned with the Government of India's agenda and on track for timely completion. Note 04: Fellows present their findings each year at an annual conference, to the Fellowship Management Committee and other invitees, sharing knowledge and discussing scope for further collaboration and practical application of their work. Note 05: The programme's research is expected to bring a visible improvement in solar technology quality through innovative solutions/technologies. Note 06: It should also strengthen the manpower and infrastructure available at various schools/institutions across the country.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A document proving the applicant's identity
A document proving the applicant's identity
Certificates for each educational qualification held
Certificates for each educational qualification held
The applicant's caste certificate
The applicant's caste certificate
A certificate showing experience in R&D
A certificate showing experience in R&D
The proposal for R&D work
The proposal for R&D work
Information on awards/recognition earned in the subject area…
Information on awards/recognition earned in the subject area at the national/international level
Information about any films/audio-visuals the applicant has produced
Information about any films/audio-visuals the applicant has produced
A record of Scientific/technical papers the applicant has…
A record of Scientific/technical papers the applicant has published in the relevant subject area
Other documents, wherever applicable
Other documents, wherever applicable
2011-02-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for National Solar Science Fellowship Programme through the offline application process outlined below.
Open advertisements invite applications from talented scientists with…
Open advertisements invite applications from talented scientists with a proven record in any solar science or engineering field.
Applicants submit their applications using the prescribed Proforma…
Applicants submit their applications using the prescribed Proforma ( Annexure-II ).
Applications must follow the instructions for completing the…
Applications must follow the instructions for completing the Proforma, as set out in the Guidelines .
Applicants attach an R&D proposal, aligned with the…
Applicants attach an R&D proposal, aligned with the R&D thrust areas the MNRE's Fellowship Management Committee has identified, stressing the potential impact of the proposed research on solving solar energy technology/systems problems.
Every candidate for the National Solar Science Fellowship…
Every candidate for the National Solar Science Fellowship must submit a comprehensive proposal for the Fellowship Management Committee to consider. Note 01: Chaired by the MNRE Secretary or an Eminent Scientist, and including other eminent scientists as members, the Fellowship Management Committee reviews applications and research projects and selects up to ten National Solar Science Fellows, following the Guidelines and prescribed procedure; the Committee itself is MNRE-approved and serves a three-year term. Note 02: Each selected Fellow is attached to one of the chosen schools/institutions, for a tenure of 1-3 years depending on the project, extendable by a further two years based on progress.
Official Application & Website
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