FICCI, on behalf of Department of Science & Technology is inviting applications for C V Raman International Fellowship for African Researchers. The Fellowship provides opportunities to conduct collaborative research / training at universities and research institutions in India.  Three types of fellowships Post Doctoral Fellowship, Visiting fellowship and Senior Fellowship for 6 months, 3 months and 1 moth duration respectively are offered. The applicant should be actively engaged in research at a university or research institution in the African country. Application should be submitted till August 31, 2013.

Study Subject(s): Fellowship is offered for collaborative research with leading research groups in Indian universities and R&D institutions in areas of Sci & Tech.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing research / training program.
Scholarship Provider: Fellowships are offered by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) and Ministry of External Affairs(MEA), Government of India through the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce& Industry (FICCI).
Scholarship can be taken at: India

Eligibility: The applicant should be actively engaged in research at a university or research institution in the African country and should meet the following eligibility criteria for each of the three categories:
-Post Doctoral Fellowship : Ph.D
-Visiting Fellowship : Ph.D / M.Tech / M.Sc. (Engg / Technical) or 4 to 6 years research / teaching experience
-Senior Fellowship : Senior Experts / Scientists / Professors

Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Africa can apply for this fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The Department of Science & Technology (DST) and Ministry of External Affairs(MEA), Government of India through the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce& Industry (FICCI), have launched the prestigious C V Raman International Fellowship programme for African Researchers in 2010 to provide them opportunity to conduct collaborative research with leading research groups in Indian universities and R&D institutions in areas of Science & Technology.The objective of this Fellowship is to provide opportunity for African researchers to conduct collaborative research in various areas of science and technology in different Indian universities and R&D institutions under guidance of host scientists in India. The programme allows such African researchers to advance their own research capabilities while contributing to the progress of research in India. Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) is the ‘Coordinating Partner’ for C V Raman International Fellowship Programme. FICCI, on behalf of Department of Science & Technology, invites applications from African researchers for the award of the Fellowship.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Three types of fellowships Post Doctoral Fellowship, Visiting fellowship and Senior Fellowship for 6 months, 3 months and 1 moth duration respectively.

What does it cover? Sustenance Allowance
-Post Doctoral Fellowship : Rs 40,000/- per month including accommodation, food and local travel expenses
-Visiting Fellowship : “Rs 50,000/- per month including accommodation, food and local travel expenses”
-Senior Fellowship : Rs 50,000/- per month + accommodation (accommodation in host institute’s guest house with reasonable facilities / hotel with a cap of Rs 2500 per day).
-Contingency Grant :To cover unforeseen expenses relating to lab/field research, books, stationeries, medicines and other miscellaneous expenses, if any
-Post Doctoral Fellowship : Rs 20,000/
-Visiting Fellowship : Rs 10,000/-
-Senior Fellowship : Rs 10000 + local travel grant(upto max.Rs.30000)
-Air Fare : A round trip air ticket by economy class.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Selection / acceptance letters will be sent to all successful candidates after the final announcement of the selection committee. Names of fellowship awardees along with their respective host researchers and institutions, along with their research themes will also be posted on www.indiafrica-sti.in , www.indoafrica-cvrf.in , DST website (www.dst.gov.in) and FICCI website (www.ficci.com).

How to Apply: Applications may be submitted online, via e-mail to scholars-at-ficci.com or by post to FICCI, New Delhi, India. Application process is as follows :
-Step 1: Applicant registers online or Downloads the application form
-Step 2: Applicant arranges all necessary documents (mentioned below) required for application
-Step 3: Applicant establishes contact with his / her prospective host scientist in India and secures an official consent letter from the concerned Indian host institute
-Step 4: Applicant submits his / her application to FICCI, through any of the modes – online / email / hard copy

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is  August 31, 2013.

Note : Selected applicants are required to finalize their duration of stay in India from Jan/Feb 2014 onwards under this fellowship in consultation with their respective host scientists and promptly inform FICCI through email at scholars-at-ficci.com.