Sarkari Yojana
SERB Research Scientist Scheme
About SERB Research Scientist Scheme
Two existing schemes — DST’s INSPIRE Faculty Scheme and SERB’s Ramanujan Fellowship Scheme — help young scientists launch and sustain research careers across science and engineering disciplines, but neither can be extended once the five-year tenure ends, leaving fellows without support once that period is over. To give such fellows more time to sustain their research, the SERB Board has approved a new ‘SERB Research Scientist (SRS) Scheme’ for INSPIRE Faculty and Ramanujan Fellowship awardees who have not secured a regular position by the end of their five-year tenure. Under this scheme, they are designated ‘SERB Research Scientists’ and get a chance to keep their research going while they look for a regular position. > Objective:
To identify INSPIRE Faculty and Ramanujan Fellows nearing or past the end of their five-year tenure and give them a platform to sustain their research career for a further two years.
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 SERB Research Scientist Scheme , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The scheme is open only to INSPIRE Faculty…
The scheme is open only to INSPIRE Faculty and Ramanujan Fellows.
The applicant must have completed, or be nearing…
The applicant must have completed, or be nearing completion of, their tenure as an INSPIRE Faculty of DST or Ramanujan Fellow of SERB.
At the time of application, the upper age…
At the time of application, the upper age limit for INSPIRE Faculty/Ramanujan Fellows stands at 40 years.
A candidate may avail of SRS only once…
A candidate may avail of SRS only once in their career. Note 01: The SRS Scheme becomes effective only after the respective INSPIRE Faculty/Ramanujan Fellowship tenure has ended. Note 02: A candidate can avail of the SRS scheme only once in their career. Note 03: SRS is tenable only within India, at any recognized academic institution, national laboratory, or other recognized R & D institution, and the host institution must provide the necessary administrative and infrastructural support. Note 04: The Faculty/Fellow may implement SRS from their current host institution or move to a different one better suited to the proposed research. Note 05: SRSs cannot work at the same Department/institution where they earned their PhD/M.S./M.D degree. Note 06: SRS is a purely temporary, contractual assignment for a period of 2 years, extendable by one more year subject to performance evaluation, but the support cannot extend beyond three years under any circumstances.
Benefits Provided
SERB Research Scientist Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
SERB Research Scientists are entitled to the following grants: Sl. No. Budget Head Amount
Emolument — a consolidated amount of ₹1,20,000/- per…
Emolument* — a consolidated amount of ₹1,20,000/- per month
Research Grant — ₹7,00,000/- per annum
Research Grant — ₹7,00,000/- per annum
Overheads — ₹1,00,000/- per annum All Inclusive Note…
Overheads — ₹1,00,000/- per annum
*All Inclusive
Note 01: The research grant can be used for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, and travel; there is no manpower support under this scheme, and the Research Scientist is expected to carry out the research objectives independently through the SRS tenure.
Note 02: SERB Research Scientists cannot accept any other research project or fellowship from a Government or Non-Governmental source during the scheme's tenure.
Note 03: SERB's consent is needed if the Research Scientist plans to stay away from the implementing institute continuously for more than eight weeks, except for project-related fieldwork.
Leave:
Leave entitlement follows the rules of the host institution.
Attending scientific workshops in India or abroad counts as being on duty.
Female candidates in all categories are entitled to maternity leave as per prevailing Government of India instructions.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Passport-size photograph
Passport-size photograph
Applicant's bio-data
Applicant's bio-data
Age proof certificate
Age proof certificate
Qualification certificate
Qualification certificate
Award letter (INSPIRE Faculty/Ramanujan Fellow)
Award letter (INSPIRE Faculty/Ramanujan Fellow)
Undertaking certificate from the applicant
Undertaking certificate from the applicant
Endorsement certificate from the host institute
Endorsement certificate from the host institute
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for SERB Research Scientist Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Procedure: Step 01: Applications for SRS are accepted throughout the year, with details notified via www.serb.gov.in, www.serbonline.in, and www.dst.gov.in.
Candidates must submit their application within six months…
Candidates must submit their application within six months before or after their fellowship tenure ends, though earlier batches may also apply now that this new scheme has opened. Note 03: Applications must follow the format prescribed in Annexure I exactly, which can be downloaded from the official website. Note 04: Three copies of the application, printed on both sides of A4 paper, should be sent to: Dr. Harish Kumar, Scientist F Science and Engineering Research Board 3rd & 4th floor, Block –II, Technology Bhawan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi- 110016, INDIA
A complete softcopy of the proposal must also…
A complete softcopy of the proposal must also be emailed to harishkumar@nic.in Note: The envelope or email carrying the application should be marked "SERB Research Scientist (Specify the area*)" [* Chemical Sciences, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences] Selection Procedure: A dedicated Selection Committee evaluates each application, taking into account performance evaluations carried out by the relevant subject expert committee during the INSPIRE Faculty/Ramanujan Fellowship tenure. Applicants may be called for a personal interview if required.
Objectives
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Official Application & Website
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