Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (RTF-DCS)

The Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre) is presently implementing a Fellowship scheme titled ‘Research Training Fellowship for Developing Country Scientists (RTF-DCS)’ scheme for the year 2014-2015. The RTF-DCS Programme was initiated by the Centre two years ago with full financial support of the Government of India, Department of Science & Technology (DST) and is aimed at capacity building of the developing countries in the fields of Science & Technology through the affiliation of their scientists with the Indian Scientific and Academic Centre of Excellence.

1. Number of fellowships: 20

2. Duration of fellowship: 6 months

3. Eligibility Conditions: Scientists/researchers from any developing country (except India) below 40 years of age, possessing at least a Master’s degree in any Natural Science subject or equivalent degree in Engineering or Medicine and allied disciplines.

4. Financial Terms: Full financial assistance to the fellows, including (a) round trip international airfare by excursion/economy class, (b) a consolidated monthly Fellowship amount of Indian Rupees (INR) 35,000 (about US$ 575 at the current exchange rate) (non-taxable) to cover accommodation, meals and other miscellaneous expenses and (c) a one-time grant of INR 15.000 (about US$ 250) for domestic travel, including airport transfers, visiting research institutions, attending scientific events and field-trips within India. The Indian host institutions will also be suitably compensated for their services for implementation of the programme.

Further information, please contact: Mr. M. Bandyopadhyay

Senior Expert & Administrative Officer Centre for Science & Technology of Non-Aligned and Other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre) Core 6A, 2nd Floor India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003 (India)

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