Swarna Jayanti Fellowship 2022: Eligibility, Dates, Selection, Benefits, Application

Swarna Jayanti Fellowship is a fellowship scheme initiated by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India to provide financial assistance to specific praiseworthy students for further continuing with their novel researches in the field of scientific studies. Scientists chosen for the prize will be able to conduct unrestricted research with the freedom and flexibility to spend money as approved in the research plan. The project should include novel research ideas and have the potential to affect R&D in the subject. The fellowships are scientist-specific rather than institution-specific, highly selective, and closely monitored by academics. The scheme was initiated by the Government of India on behalf of the 50th Indian Independence. 

The selected candidates are sanctioned an amount of INR 25,000 per month along with a monthly pay fixed by the institution in which they are conducting their research. Apart from this, they are given many other allowances as long as they are related to their researches. The fellowship is applicable only for a period of 5 years. 

To be considered an eligible candidate, the applicant must have a PhD in Science/Engineering/Medicine and must not be receiving Fellowship from any other Government of India Scheme. Scientists should be engaged in cutting-edge science and engineering, with significant contributions in the form of research papers and/or patents, peer acknowledgement from the scientific community, prizes, and so on in their field of study. In addition, the applicant's age should be between 30 and 40 years old.

Swarna Jayanti Fellowship Important Dates

The important dates related to Swarna Jayanti Fellowship have been listed below for your reference:

Swarna Jayanti Fellowship Eligibility

• Candidates must be Indian nationals.
• They should be between the age group of 30 and 40.
• They must have a PhD in either Medicine, Engineering, or Science.
• They must be employed on a regular basis by research or academic organisation recognised by the Indian government.
• Candidates should not be getting benefits from any other fellowship programmes run by the Indian government.
• The candidate must receive a genuine letter of recommendation from the scientific and technology department where they plan to undertake their fellowship. The letter from the applicable department/head institution's should declare that this facility will make appropriate management preparations.

Swarna Jayanti Fellowship Benefits

The various benefits entitled to the selected candidates under Swarna Jayanti Fellowship have been mentioned below for giving you a clear picture of the scheme:

• The Swarna Jayanti Fellowship is applicable only for a period of 5 years.
• The selected candidates are sanctioned an amount of INR 25,000 per month along with a monthly pay fixed by the institution in which they are conducting their research. 
• Apart from this, they are given many other allowances as long as they are related to their researches. 
• The extra allowances involve international or national study tour allowances if in case the candidate wishes to travel for their research or studies.
• Candidates are given additional monetary support for research work, and the costs of purchasing equipment, supplies, and other necessities are paid.
• The selected fellows and projects will be reviewed for financing by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) in accordance with SERB criteria for fellowship, recurring, and non-recurring heads.

Swarna Jayanti Fellowship: How to Apply?

The various steps to be followed for submitting an application for Swarna Jayanti Fellowship have been listed below in a systematic manner:

• Visit the Department of Science and Technology's official website at onlinedst.gov.in.
• Fill out the registration form, which includes your login information, personal information, and contact information, by clicking on 'New PI Registration.'
• You will receive an e-mail verification link once your registration is complete. To activate your account, click the link.
• You may now store a new password for signing in by clicking the 'Generate Password' option.
• Then, using the same credentials, log in to the website once more.
• Before filling out the form, carefully read the instructions.
• Fill out the application form and hit the submit button.

Documents Required

The list of documents required at the time of filling out of the application form have been given below for your convenience:

• Photo ID Card (PAN/Aadhar)
• Proof of Birth
• ID card of the parent institution
• Certificates of Higher Qualifications
• Marksheets of qualifying examinations
• Address Proof

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