Scope and Eligibility:
This fellowship is designed to identify and reward excellent women researchers in
Indian academic institutions and R&D laboratories, holding Ph.D. degree in any
branch of science and engineering.
- The nominee should be an active scientist with an excellent record of
research performance as an independent investigator.
- The nominee should be in regular service throughout the duration of
Fellowship.
- The nominee should be an Indian citizen between 35-55 years of age
working in institutions in India.
- The nominee should not be receiving any other fellowships from
Government sources during the tenure.
Nature of Support and Duration:
- Fellowship of Rs. 15,000/- per month in addition to regular income.
- Research grant of Rs. 10 lakh per annum. Research grant can be used for
minor equipment, manpower, consumables, contingencies and domestic
travel.
- Overheads for the host institute.
- Fellowship duration will be fixed for three years, without the possibility of
extension.
- Successful POWER Fellows cannot be re-nominated for a second time.
Nomination Procedure:
- Applications for POWER fellowships are invited normally through
nominations. The nominations should be sent by the Heads of the
Institutions or Fellows of National Academies.
- The nominations will be received throughout the year through online
(www.serbonline.in) only.
- Selection of POWER Fellows will be made twice a year by a specially
constituted Search-cum-Selection Committee.
Name of the Programme |
Programme Advisor / Coordinator |
Programme Officer
|
POWER Fellowship |
Dr. Praveen Kumar S Scientist F |
Dr. Monika Agrawal Scientist F |