The Swarnajayanti Fellowship scheme was instituted by the Government of India to commemorate India’s 50th year of Independence.
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Seventeen scientists from scientific institutions across India have been awarded the Swarnajayanti Fellowships for their innovative research ideas and the potential of creating impact on R&D in different disciplines.
Scientists selected for the award will be allowed to pursue unfettered research with freedom and flexibility in terms of expenditure as approved in the research plan.
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The scientists with proven track record and selected through a rigorous three layered screening process will pursue basic research in frontier areas of science and technology.
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The Swarnajayanti Fellowship scheme was instituted by the Government of India to commemorate India’s 50th year of Independence.
Under the scheme the awardees are facilitated by the Department of Science & Technology with support for all the requirements for performing the research including a fellowship of Rs. 25,000/- per month for five years. In addition, the DST supports the awardees by giving them a research grant of Rs 5 lakh for 5 years.
The fellowship is provided in addition to the salary they draw from their parent Institution. In addition to fellowship, grants for equipment, computational facilities, consumables, contingencies, national and international travel and other special requirements, are covered based on merit.
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