The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, is inviting applications for the India Science and Research Fellowship (ISRF) program for 2024-2025.

Eligibility

Researchers who are actively involved in research activities and holding permanent positions in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand are eligible to apply.

Benefits

Selected researchers will have the opportunity to visit India for a period of 3-6 months to pursue research in frontier/ advanced areas of science including Medicine and Agriculture.

Application Process

The application deadline is June 30, 2024. More information on the application process can be found on the website of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) https://insaindia.res.in/.

Contact

For any queries, please contact Dr. Charu Agarwal, Scientist D, International Division, Department of Science & Technology (DST), New Delhi or Dr. Brajesh Pandey, Executive Director, Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi.

Important Dates

• Application Opens: May 1, 2024
• Application Deadline: June 30, 2024

This is a great opportunity for researchers from South Asian countries to collaborate with leading Indian institutions and conduct research in cutting-edge scientific fields.