What is the “ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship” scheme?
The scheme is launched as an initiative under the ASEAN-India Science & Technology Development Fund (AISTDF) to support young talented researchers/scientists of ASEAN member countries (namely Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) to carry out research at any of the Indian research/academic Institution.
What is the objective of scheme?
The AI-RTF scheme is a fellowship scheme with the following objectives: * To promote the mobility of scientists and researchers from the ASEAN-Member Countries to India and provide them the opportunity to work at Indian R&D/ academic institutions to upgrade their research skills and expertise. * To facilitate the exchange of information and contacts between the scientists and researchers of India and ASEAN Countries and create a network for building research collaborations.
Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), New Delhi
What are the eligibility criteria for applying/availing the Fellowship?
* Applicant must be holding the nationality of any of the ASEAN Member Countries. * Applicant should possess at least a Master's Degree in any Natural Sciences or an equivalent degree in Technology/Engineering/Medicine / allied disciplines. * Applicant should be working/studying and/or affiliated with any national R&D or academic institution in his/her home ASEAN Member Country. * The upper age limit for the applicant is 45 years as of the date of submission of the application.
Are Indian nationals eligible for the Fellowship?
No, Indian nationals are not eligible for the Fellowship.
What are the areas covered under this Fellowship?
The fellowship is available in all fields of natural & engineering sciences, including mathematics & statistics, except humanities and behavioral sciences- Agricultural Sciences * Biological and Medical Sciences * Chemical Sciences & Engineering * Computer Science & Engineering * Physical Sciences and Mathematics * Ocean, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences * Engineering Sciences * Materials, Minerals and Metallurgy * Science Policy/IPR Management/Technology Transfer & Commercialization * Other multi-disciplinary areas of Science, Technology and Innovation in alignment with APASTI
What is the nature of support for the Fellow?
Full financial assistance will be provided to the selected Fellows which includes the following:- 1. Round trip international airfare by lowest economy class and by the shortest route from the international airport in the home country of the applicant to the international airport nearest to the host institution in India; visa fees, overseas medical insurance, etc. 2. A consolidated Fellowship amount of Indian Rupees (INR) 60,000/- per month. 3. One-time grant of INR 40,000/- as research contingency expenses, airport transfers, domestic travel for attending scientific /events, and field trips within India. 4. Institutional overhead charges @ INR 2,500/- per month.
How many fellowships are awarded per year under the scheme?
Fifty (50) fellowships per year shall be awarded to young scientists and researchers from ASEAN-Member States to get affiliated with Indian academic and R&D institutions.
What is the duration of fellowship?
The duration of the Fellowship will be for a period of two to six months. No request for extension \ reduction in the duration period shall be entertained after the award of the fellowship.
How to apply for the fellowship?
The applications are to be submitted only ONLINE at (https://aistic.gov.in/ASEAN/aistdfFellowship). The hard copies of the application are not required. The applications submitted through any other form or channel shall not be considered.