dst.gov.in BASE Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy Fellowship 2013 : Department of Science and Technology

Name of the Organisation : Department of Science and Technology (dst.gov.in)
Name of the Fellowship : BASE Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy Fellowship 2013
Location : India

Website : http://www.dst.gov.in/
Fellowship : http://indousstf.org/base-program/index.html

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BASE Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy Fellowship 2013 :
Recognizing that climate change, clean and efficient energy and environmental protection are among the biggest challenges facing India and the United States; 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 committed to tackling these issues by building capacity in these frontier areas.

To nurture future innovators and thought leaders in Solar Energy, the Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy (BASE) Fellowship Program – a dynamic and transformative program has been developed to foster contacts between students and scientists from India and the United States.

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.

Eligibility :
For Student Internships :
Indian citizens currently pursuing a Ph.D. 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;

Age :
Upto 32 years as on 31 December 2013

For Fellowships :
Indian citizens with a Ph.D. in Science, Engineering or Technology
Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals.
Open only to applicants working in the field of Solar Energy
A permanent position in a public-funded R&D Laboratory/S&T institution (non-private)/recognized academic institute (University/College) in India.

Age :
Upto 40 years as on 31 December 2013

Broad Categories for Research (indicative list) :
Solar Photovoltaics
Solar Thermal
Grid Interaction including Smart Grids
Energy storage
System Development and Integration
Other (any other related area in Solar Energy)

Due preference will be given to research aimed at addressing India-centric issues related to Solar Energy.

Place of work :
The applicant should have a letter of acceptance from a reputed U.S. scientific/technological institution where he/she would like to undertake the research work under the Fellowship/Internship.

Number of Fellowships :
Student Internships 7
Fellowships 7

Note :
The above numbers are tentative and can be increased, decreased or inter-changed in either category at the discretion of DST and IUSSTF.

Fellowship/Internship includes :
Monthly Stipend
Return Air-fare
Contingency allowance

Duration :
Internship : Minimum 3 months and upto 6 months
Fellowship : Minimum 3 months and upto 12 months

Downloads :
Application form for Student Internship https://www.indianjobtalks.in/uploads/3045-Internship-Application.docx
Application form for Fellowship https://www.indianjobtalks.in/uploads/3045-Fellowship-Application.docx
Application Guidelines https://www.indianjobtalks.in/uploads/3045-BASE_Guidelines.pdf
Download Brochure https://www.indianjobtalks.in/uploads/3045-BASE-Fellowship-Program.pdf

Submission Deadline : 20 December 2013

Applications should be submitted electronically to jcerdc AT indousstf.org

For program information contact :
Dr. Nishritha Bopana
Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum
Fulbright House
12, Hailey Road
New Delhi – 110001
Phone : +91-11-42691700/709
E-mail : jcerdc AT indousstf.org