The DST (Department of Science and Technology), in collaboration with the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE), launched a Fellowship in the year 2017 named “Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National (TIN) Fellowship.” The fellowship aims to identify, inspire, support, and promote translational research in engineering by Indian citizens. The fellowship scheme is named after the late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (a former president of India), who had been a role model in Indian technology development and self-reliance. The scheme is governed by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and implemented by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE).
Scope: This fellowship covers all engineering, innovation, and technology areas.
Number of Fellowships: Maximum 10 Fellowships to be awarded every year.
Eligibility :
- The fellowship is open to Indian citizens working in India in various positions in the engineering profession in publicly funded institutions. The scheme is also available to the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) working in permanent posts in publicly funded Institutions in India.
- The applicant should possess adequate professional qualifications and hold at least a bachelor’s degree with a proven outstanding track record in innovation or technology development.
- This applicant should have at least five years of service left in the parent organization as of the award date.
- The applicant should not hold any other fellowship; in the event of selection, they must opt for only one of the fellowships.
Duration: initially for three years, maybe extendable for up to two more years (according to the performance). The fellowship may be held for a maximum of 5 years.
Fellowship value:
- Rs. 25,000 per month and regular income with a research grant of Rs.15.00 lakh per year.
- Rs.1.00 lakh per annum as overhead to the host institute.
Nomination:
- The nominations can be sent by the HODs of National Science/ Engineering Academies, SS Bhatnagar Awardees, and JC Bose awardees.
- Self-nominations are not accepted.
How to Forward Nominations:
- Nominations may be forwarded by downloading the Form from the portal
- The submission of the Nomination form, along with all supporting documents/appendices, should be submitted by email to INAE at inaehq@inae.in
The nominations will be accepted throughout the year.
Quick Overview
| Type: | Research awards |
| Organization: | India: Department of Science and Technology (DST) |
| Location: | India |
| Fellowship Amount: | Varies |
| Eligibility: | PhD, Postdoctoral |
| Other Info: | Visit Website |
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