The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, is implementing the VAIBHAV Fellowship Program. DST is one of the Government Departments under Ministry of Science and Technology which plays the role of a nodal department for organizing, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology.
VAIBHAV Fellowship envisages a collaboration between scientists of Indian Diaspora with Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), Universities and/ or public funded Scientific Institutions. The VAIBHAV Fellow would identify an Indian Institution for collaboration and may spend up to two months in a year for maximum 3 years.
🤝 Who Can Apply?
Overseas Researchers
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Persons of Indian origin working abroad in academic or research positions.
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Strong track record in their domain of expertise.
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Willing to spend time in Indian HEIs for collaborative research and capacity-building.
Host Institutions (India)
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Public-funded Indian Higher Education Institutions or Research Institutions interested in hosting a diaspora scientist to:
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Collaborate on research
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Co-guide students
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Support innovation and technology development
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⏳ Fellowship Duration
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Typically 1 to 2 months, extendable up to 3 months in a year.
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Fellowship can be availed for a maximum of 3 years with intermittent visits.
💼 Fellowship Support
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International and domestic travel expenses.
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Fellowship grant (honorarium) for the visiting scientist.
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Local hospitality, accommodation, and lab/office space at the host institution.
🎯 Expected Outcomes
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Joint research publications
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Technology transfer and innovation
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Academic curriculum enrichment
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Mentoring of Indian students and early-career researchers
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Strengthening of long-term academic linkages
For more details please visit: https://onlinedst.gov.in
Last date: 30th May 2025
