BHAVAN Fellowships: DST and IUSSTF 2547 views

The Building Energy Efficiency Higher & Advanced Network (BHAVAN) Fellowships have been initiated by DST (Govt. of India) and the Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) to develop a dynamic visitation program between Indian and US institutions and premier US Universities.

About the BHAVAN Program:

• provide opportunity to best and exceptional Indian students and scientists to gain exposure and access to world class research facilities in US academia and labs;
• promote research and capacity building in the frontline area of Building Energy Efficiency;
• encourage and motivate outstanding students to take up research as a career path; and
• Pave way for the next generation scientists and technologists from India to interact with American peers, thus helping to build long-term R&D linkages and collaborations.

Fellowship /Internship value:

• Monthly Stipend
• Return Air fare
• Contingency Allowance
• Health Insurance

Duration:

Internship: Minimum 3 months and up to 6 months

Fellowships: Minimum 3 months and up to 12 months

Location:

• The applicant must have a letter of acceptance from a reputed U.S. scientific/technological institution/laboratory where he/she would pursue the research work under the Fellowship/Internship.

Eligibility:

For Student Internships

• Applicant must be Indian national currently pursuing a Doctoral or Tech/ M.Arch. in the field of Building Energy Efficiency or in engineering, science, technology or architecture with a major area of research related to Building Energy  Efficiency  at  a  recognized institution of higher education and learning in India.
• Applicants age limit is up to 32 years as on 31 December 2018.

For Fellowships

• Applicant must be Indian nationals
• Applicant must hold Ph.D./M.Tech./M.Arch. degree in Science, Engineering, Technology or Architecture in the specific area of Building Energy Efficiency.
• Relaxation in qualifications could be made for individuals with proven and considerable research background and experience who are part of a recognized institution of higher education and learning in India.
• Applicants must be pursuing independent research on extra-mural / industry-supported research projects and should have published in high-impact academic journals.
• Applicant’s age limit is upto 40 years as on 31 December 2018.
• The applicant must be associated with a public funded Research & Development Lab/S&T Institution (non-private)/ recognized Universities/Colleges in India.

How to apply:

• Applications to be submitted Online via the Application Portal for Visitation Programs.