KSCSTE Emeritus Scientist Scheme

About This Scheme

The scheme “KSCSTE Emeritus Scientist Scheme” helps to provide an opportunity for superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective fields of specialization and to harness their knowledge and erudition for the development of the State. Scientists/Academicians from Kerala State in the field of Science/Engineering who have retired from service or completed their assignments from reputed institutions with research publications in reputed journals are eligible to apply. Selection through review/evaluation by an expert committee. Objectives of the scheme: - Tap knowledge and provide support to superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective fields of specialization. - To utilize their talent and use their experience in addressing state-level important issues.

Eligibility

1. Applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Kerala. 1. Candidates should be retired scientists/academicians in Kerala by birth or domicile and should have worked as a scientist/academician in reputed institutions with commendable scientific achievements. 1. Candidate should apply within 5 years of superannuation. 1. The candidate should have published a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed research papers with SCI-indexed journals with an impact factor greater than 2.0 or should have filed at least one patent in the last 3 years of application. 1. Those who have availed Emeritus Scientist Fellowship earlier (from KSCSTE or elsewhere) are not eligible to apply. 1. The Research Centre selected for the proposed work should be the R&D Centres of KSCSTE.

Benefits

Selected candidates are eligible for: 1. Monthly fellowship of ₹31,000/- for a maximum period of 3 years. 2. An annual Contingent grant of ₹1,00,000/- eligible for the entire project duration. 3. Technical Assistance in the form of a Project Fellow can be appointed to support research activity. 4. Fellowship will be given for a period not exceeding three years, (Maximum duration of the project - 3 Years).

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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