On National Science Day, the centre launched the VAIBHAV Fellowship scheme for the Indian Diaspora abroad.
Fellowship for VAIBHAV
- The Vaibhav Fellowship is a programme that invites overseas Indian scientists and researchers to work for 2-3 weeks with Indian institutions and universities.
- Individuals of Indian origin working in fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are eligible for the programme (STEM).
- The fellowship will allow the diaspora to collaborate with Indian scientists and researchers, attend conferences, and contribute to the country’s science and technology sector’s development.
The Fellowship’s Objectives
- To provide a platform for Indian diaspora scientists and researchers to connect with their counterparts in India and contribute to India’s scientific and technological growth.
- Promoting knowledge exchange and developing a network of professionals who can contribute to the country’s development by encouraging collaboration between Indian and international scientists and researchers.
The essentials
- Duration: The fellowship allows researchers to work for a minimum of one month and a maximum of two months per year with a research or academic institution in India.
- Corpus: Three years, with the government offering the researchers up to Rs 37 lakh for the duration.
- Eligibility: The fellowship is open to researchers from institutions ranked among the top 500 in the QS World University Rankings.
- Who is eligible to apply: The applicant must be a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO), or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) with a Ph.D/M.D/M.S degree from a recognised university.
Importance of the Fellowship
- The fellowship allows Indian scientists and researchers to collaborate with their counterparts abroad, facilitating the exchange of ideas and knowledge.
- It also allows the Indian diaspora to contribute to the development of their home country.
- By collaborating with Indian institutions and universities, the diaspora can contribute new ideas, technologies, and expertise to the country’s development.
Source:https://dst.gov.in/union-minister-dr-jitendra-singh-launches-vaibhav-fellowships-indian-diaspora-abroad-mark-national