Back-to-Lab Research Fellowship Programme
in Kerala
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Key dates and updates (Kerala)
Nationwide and Kerala-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
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Back-to-Lab Research Fellowship Programme in Kerala
Back-to-Lab Research Fellowship Programme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Kerala.
Apply for Back-to-Lab Research Fellowship Programme in Kerala
Scheme Overview
To facilitate the re-entry of women having a career break to Science research, the Kerala State Council of Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) launched the “Back-to-Lab Research Fellowship Programme” in 2010.
Eligibility Criteria
Only women candidates are eligible to apply.
Applicant should be of Kerala origin and unemployed.
Age limit: 45 years
Applicant should have qualified post-graduation with a minimum of 60% marks.
Applicant should have a valid Ph.D registration in an institution of academic/ research excellence in Kerala including R&D institutions, University Departments, Govt. Aided colleges, in any of the streams; Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine (STEAM).
Applicant should have completed Ph.D coursework.
Only those research scholars who are under (undergone) a career break spanning a minimum period of 6 months during the course of their Ph.D. programme due to maternity or other valid reasons are eligible to apply.
Applicant should not have completed 4 years as on the date of Ph.D registration.
Applicant should not be receiving any fellowship or grant from any other source for the Ph.D. programme.
Benefits
Monthly Research Fellowship of ₹22,000/- + 10 % HRA in the first two years and ₹25,000/- + 10 % HRA per month in the third year, along with an annual contingent grant of ₹20,000/-.
Duration of the Fellowship is 3 years or till the date of submission of Ph.D Thesis, whichever is earlier.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof of applicant |
| 2 | Proof of Kerala nativity |
| 3 | Proof of Date of Birth |
| 4 | Marks sheet and Certificate for Post-Graduate Degree Course |
| 5 | Ph.D Registration Order |
| 6 | Course-work Completion Certificate |
| 7 | Institute Order on sanction of leave during the course of Ph.D programme |
Common questions in Kerala
Who can apply for Back-to-Lab Research Fellowship Programme in Kerala?
Eligible residents of Kerala who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Back-to-Lab Research Fellowship Programme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Back-to-Lab Research 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.
What are the important dates for Back-to-Lab Research Fellowship Programme?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 January 2010 through 1 January 2010, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Scheme aims to support Women Research Scholars having a career break, to come back to research and complete the Ph.D programme.