IUSSTF: Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy (BASE) Fellowship Program 3929 views

The Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India through its Solar Energy Research Initiative, and the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) are offering the Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy (BASE) Fellowship Program to recognize that climate change, clean and efficient energy and environmental protection.

Aims and objectives:

• To provide an opportunity to the best and brightest Indian students and scientists to gain exposure and access to world class research facilities in leading U.S. institutions;
• To promote research and capacity building in the frontline area of Solar Energy to address India-centric issues;
• To encourage and motivate outstanding students to take up research as a career path in the field of solar energy; and
• To pave the 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.

Location:

• The applicant should have an acceptance letter from a reputed U.S. scientific/technological institution

Number of Fellowships:

• Student Internships: 7
• Fellowships: 7

Fellowship/Internship value:

• Monthly Stipend
• Return Air-fare
• Contingency allowance

Duration:

• Internship: 3 – 6 months
• Fellowship: 3 -12 months

Eligibility:

For Student Internships

• Applicant must be Indian citizen pursuing Doctoral degree as full time scholars in the field of Solar Energy, in a public-funded R&D Laboratory/S&T institution (non-private)/recognized academic institute (University/College) in India.
• Applicant must not exceed 32 years of age as on 31 December 2016

For Fellowships

• Applicant must be Indian national with a Doctorate in Science, Engineering or Technology
• Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals.
• Applications are invited only from applicants working in the field of Solar Energy
• Applicant must not exceed 40 years of age as on 31 December 2016
• Applicant must hold permanent position in a public-funded R&D Laboratory/S&T institution (non-private)/recognized academic institute (University/College) in India.
• Due preference will be given to research aimed at addressing India-centric issues related to Solar Energy.

How to apply:

• Apply online

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