Back-To-Lab Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme
in Kerala
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Back-To-Lab Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme in Kerala
Back-To-Lab Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Kerala.
Apply for Back-To-Lab Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme in Kerala
Scheme Overview
The “Back-to-Lab” programme of Women Scientists Division offers Research and Post-Doctoral Fellowship to women who have break in their career, to facilitate their re-entry in science research.
Eligibility Criteria
Only women candidates are eligible to apply.
Applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Kerala.
Applicant should be unemployed and should be under career-break due to family commitments or other related matters, at the time of application.
Applicant should not receive any emoluments from any source at the time of application.
Those who have availed KSCSTE Back-to-Lab Fellowship earlier for their PhD programme are not eligible to apply.
Age limit: 40 years - as on the date of application, relaxable for 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST.
Applicant should have qualified Ph.D. in Science/Engineering subjects.
Applicant should have scored a minimum of 60% marks for post-graduation.
Applicant should have chosen an institution as Research Centre subject to the following.
• The Research Centre should not be the same as the Ph.D. Research Centre.
• Tenable only in R&D institutions (National/State level) or University Departments in Kerala and should belong to the category of “Government Institutions” [however, premier National Institutions viz., IISER, IIT, IISc. etc. outside the State shall also be considered].
Applicant should have published at least one research paper in a SCI Journal/ secured patent.
Those who have already availed of one Post-Doctoral Fellowship from KSCSTE or elsewhere are not eligible to apply.
Benefits
The scheme offers a Post-doctoral fellowship of ₹45,000/- + 10% HRA per month along with an annual contingency grant of ₹75,000/-.
Duration of the Fellowship is limited to a maximum of 2 years.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof of applicant |
| 2 | Photo of applicant |
| 3 | Proof of Date of Birth (Those who claim age relaxation should submit proof on reservation category) |
| 4 | Proof on permanent residency in Kerala |
| 5 | Marks sheet and Certificate of PG |
| 6 | Certificate of Ph.D. |
| 7 | Work & Research Experience certificate |
| 8 | Reprints of latest Research Publications in SCI indexed journal (Full length paper-maximum 2 nos) |
| 9 | [Certificate](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/BREAK-IN-CAREER.pdf) on Break in Career (applies to ‘Back-to-lab’ applicants only) |
| 10 | Biodata of Applicant (include List of publications) & Biodata of Scientist Mentor - (Each one not to exceed 2 pages) |
| 11 | [Declaration](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DECLARATION.pdf) by the Applicant |
| 12 | [Consent](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/CONSENT.pdf) from Scientist Mentor |
| 13 | [Endorsement](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ENDORSEMENT.pdf) from the Head of Host Institution |
Common questions in Kerala
Who can apply for Back-To-Lab Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme in Kerala?
Eligible residents of Kerala who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Back-To-Lab Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Back-To-Lab Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme in Kerala?
Applicants in Kerala typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Scheme is intended to support women having career break, facilitating their re-entry in scientific research by providing Post-Doctoral Fellowship.