Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship

Description
Department of Science and Technology DST in association with the Indian National Academy of Engineering INAE launched a Fellowship in the year 2017, named “Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship” to recognize, encourage, support, and promote translational research in engineering by Indian Nationals working in public funded institutions in the country, so as to transfer fundamental research output in viable technological products/devices/components/processes. In brief, the principal objective of the Fellowship is to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation, and technology development. This fellowship scheme has been named after the late Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, who was a role model in Indian technology development and self-reliance. The scheme is being administered by the Science and Engineering Research Board SERB and implemented by the Indian National Academy of Engineering INAE . Scope: All areas of engineering, innovation, and technology are covered by this fellowship. Duration: - The duration of the fellowship will be initially three years, extendable by up to two more years depending on the performance. - The fellowship can be held for a maximum of 5 years. Expected Outcome: This Fellowship is applicable for Translational Research Only leading to possible commercialized or deployable technology; pilot scale or field trial worthy technology; patent filed/sold/commercialized ; working model or prototype for demonstration and trial in addition but not limited only to scientific publication . Fellowship: A Maximum of 10 Fellowships will be awarded per year.

Benefits
• The fellowship amount is ₹25,000/- per month in addition to regular income.
• A Research grant of ₹15.00 lakh per annum.
• An Overhead of ₹1.00 lakh per annum to the host institute.
• **Note:** The fellowship is taxable as per the IT rule of the Government of India.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The scheme is applicable to Indian nationals working in India in various capacities of engineering profession in publicly funded institutions.
2. The scheme is also applicable to Overseas Citizens of India working in permanent positions in publicly funded Institutions in India.
3. The applicant should possess adequate professional qualifications and hold at least a bachelor’s degree with a proven outstanding track record in innovation or technology development.
4. This applicant should have a minimum of five (5) years of service left in the parent organization as of the date of the award.
5. The applicant should not be holding any other fellowship and in the event of selection, he/she will have to opt for only one of the fellowships.

Required Documents
• Identity proof of candidate
• Passport size photograph
• Proof of age
• Proof that the candidate is working
• Educational Qualifications certificates
• Details of Professional awards/recognition/fellowship
• Endorsement Certificate
• Bank Details (Bank Account Number, Name of the Bank, Bank Branch, and IFSC Code).
• Any other document, as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the Scheme?
A: The principal objective of the Fellowship is to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.

Q: Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
A: Indian National Academy of Engineering

Q: When was this scheme launched?
A: The scheme was launched in the year 2017.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for applying/availing the Fellowship?
A: The scheme is applicable to Indian nationals as well as Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) working in permanent positions in engineering profession in public funded institutions in India.
The applicant should possess adequate professional qualification and hold at least a bachelor's degree
This applicant should have a minimum of five (5) years of service left in the parent organization as on the date of the award.
The applicant should not be holding any other fellowship and in the event of selection, he/she will have to opt for only one of the fellowships.

Q: What are the areas covered under this Fellowship?
A: All areas of engineering, innovation and technology will be covered by this fellowship.

Q: What is the nature of support for the Fellow?
A: The Fellow will receive a personnel Fellowship of [?]25,000/- per month in addition to regular income. A Research grant of [?]15.00 lakh per annum. An Overhead of [?]1.00 lakh per annum to the host institute.

Q: Can the fellow continue the fellowship after superannuation?
A: No, the applicant fellow should have a minimum of five (5) years of service left in the parent organization as of the date of the award.

Q: When can a person apply for the Fellowship?
A: The nominations will be accepted throughout the year.

Q: Shall the Self-nominations be accepted?
A: No, the Self-nominations shall not be accepted.

Q: Who can nominate for the Fellows?
A: The nominations can be sent by the Heads of the Institutions/organizations, Presidents/fellows of National Science/Engineering Academies, SS Bhatnagar Awardees, and JC Bose awardees.

Q: What is the duration of the Fellowship?
A: The duration of the fellowship will be initially three years, extendable by up to two more years depending on the performance. The fellowship can be held for a maximum of 5 years.

Q: Is the personal fellowship received under this Fellowship scheme taxable?
A: Yes, it is taxable.