Dear All,
DST announced Rajat Jayanti Vigyan Sancharak Fellowship for 2012-2013. Please see the notification on DST website:
http://www.dst.gov.in/whats_new/main-new.htm
https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=h...RJVSF-2012.pdf
The fellowship recognizes Science Communicators with uniformly brilliant academic record and supports
innovative work in selected scientific institutions/universities/S&T based voluntary organizations under the
guidance of a senior science communicator. These are full time fellowships and cannot be taken up with
any other assignment. These fellowships are meant to communicate science among various target groups
only and not for taking up basic research. The candidates below 35 years on 31.12.2012 (relaxable by 5
years for Women candidates) possess a graduation or higher degree in science, engineering, medical
science, agriculture, information technology, mass communication, etc. from a recognized university. The
duration of the fellowship will be for one year and will comprise a Stipend of Rs.12,000/- per month
(Rs.16,000/- in case of a Ph.D. holders), an annual contingency of Rs.30,000/- and travel grant of
Rs.15,000/-. Mentors will receive an Honorarium of Rs.20,000/- in a year.
If anyone need any help regarding this please feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Anurag