Applications are invited for Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy fellowship available for Indian citizens with a Ph.D. in Science, Engineering or Technology. Up to seven fellowships are awarded to undertake research work at reputed U.S. scientific/technological institution. Preference will be given to research aimed at addressing India-centric issues related to Solar Energy. Fellowship will be available for a minimum of 3 months and up to 12 months. The application deadline is 15 November 2014.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded for research in following categories: Solar Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal, Grid Interaction including Smart Grids, Energy storage, System Development and Integration and Other (any other related area in Solar Energy). Due preference will be given to research aimed at addressing India-centric issues related to Solar Energy.
Course Level: Fellowships are available to undertake research work at reputed U.S. scientific/technological institution.
Scholarship Provider: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
Scholarship can be taken at:Â USA
Eligibility:
-Indian citizens with a Ph.D. in Science, Engineering or Technology
-Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals.
-Open only to applicants working in the field of Solar Energy
-Age: Up to 40 years as on 31 December 2013
-A permanent position in a public-funded R&D Laboratory/S&T institution (non-private)/recognized academic institute (University/College) in India.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Indian citizens can apply for these fellowships.
Scholarship Description: 
Recognizing that climate change, clean and efficient energy and environmental protection are among the biggest challenges facing India and the United States; the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India through its Solar Energy Research Initiative, and the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) are committed to tackling these issues by building capacity in these frontier areas. To nurture future innovators and thought leaders in Solar Energy, the Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy (BASE) Fellowship Program â€" a dynamic and transformative program has been developed to foster contacts between students and scientists from India and the United States.
Number of award(s): Up to seven fellowships will be awarded.
Duration of award(s): The Fellowship is awarded for a period of minimum of 3 months and up to 12 months.
What does it cover? It covers:
-Monthly Stipend
-Air-fare
-Contingency allowance
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted electronically to jcerdc-at-indousstf.org.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15 November 2014.
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