Summary
The J.C. Bose Fellowship 2024 is a prestigious grant provided by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) in India, designed for outstanding Indian scientists in various fields of science and technology.
1. Application Requirements
Active Indian scientists with a notable performance history, evidenced by awards like the S.S. Bhatnagar prize or academy fellowships, are eligible. Applicants must be employed at the time of nomination and not hold any other government fellowship.
2. Benefits
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000 on top of their regular income, a yearly research grant of Rs. 15 lakh, and an annual overhead of Rs. 1 lakh for the host institution.
3. Type
This fellowship is tailored for Research Fellows or Scientists in disciplines such as Science, Engineering, Agriculture, and Medicine.
4. Award and Location
The fellowship is initially for five years and can be extended. It is tenable at host institutions across India.
J.C. Bose National Fellowship – Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)
About the J.C. Bose Fellowship
The J.C. Bose Fellowship is a prestigious award in India, recognizing outstanding performance by active scientists. It’s a highly selective, scientist-specific fellowship.
Eligibility:
- Active scientist with a proven record of excellence, demonstrated by receiving the SS Bhatnagar Prize or a fellowship from a science academy (including engineering, agriculture, and medicine).
- Currently employed in service at the time of nomination.
- Indian national working in an Indian institution or university.
Duration:
- Five years initially. If the fellow retires during the fellowship period, it can continue with a willing host institution.
- Potential extension for a subsequent five years based on a rigorous review of research achievements during the initial term. At least 25% of extension applications will not be granted.
- The fellowship can be availed until the age of 68.
Support:
- Fellowship amount: ₹25,000 per month, in addition to regular income.
- Research grant: ₹15 lakh per year.
- Overhead grant: ₹1 lakh per year to the host institute.
Nomination:
- Nominations are accepted year-round and can be submitted by:
- Heads of Institutions
- Existing J.C. Bose Fellows
- Presidents of National Science Academies
Selection:
- A Search-cum-Selection Committee specially constituted for this purpose will periodically (usually twice a year) select J.C. Bose Fellows based on broad fellowship scheme guidelines.
Online Application:
- Nominations are submitted online through the SERB website.
Deadline
The application deadline varies, and nominations are accepted year-round. The selection is made periodically by a dedicated committee.
