U.S RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP FOR INDIAN RESEARCHERS-BIOMEDICAL OPPURTUNITIES

DESCRIPTION

The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) In association with Science and Engineering Research Council (SERC) of Department of Science and Technology (DST) announced the Indo-US Research Fellowships.This is an effort to augment scientific excellence in ernerging areas of science and technology, The objective of the fellowship is to enable young researchers from India to carry out research in frontier areas of science and technology at a premier institution in USA. The fellowship will enable early and mid career Indian researchers to acquaint themselves with new scientific research methods and at the same time build strong oilaborative linkages between the scientific communities of US and India.

ELIGIBILITY

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Technology or equivalent or Ph.D. In Science or Technology or equivalent or M.D. Degree in Medicine or equivalent.

Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals

AGE

Upto 40 years as on 31 December 2009

AREAS COVERED UNDER FELLOWSHIP–

– Atmospheric and Earth Sciences
– Chemical Sciences
– Engineering Sciences
– Life Sciences
– Medical Sciences
– Mathematical and Computational Sciences
– Physical Sciences & more.

FELLOWSHIP INCLUDES

Monthly stipend ,Return airfare , Preparatory allowances & Conference allowances

FELLOWSHIP DURATION

Minimum 3 months and upto 12 months

APPLICATION DEADLINE

December 31, 2009

EMAIL ADDRESS

fellowship@indousstf.org

WEBSITE

INDO U.S RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP