KSCSTE Emeritus Scientist Scheme

Description
The scheme “KSCSTE Emeritus Scientist Scheme” helps to provide an opportunity for superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective fields of specialization and to harness their knowledge and erudition for the development of the State. Scientists/Academicians from Kerala State in the field of Science/Engineering who have retired from service or completed their assignments from reputed institutions with research publications in reputed journals are eligible to apply. Selection through review/evaluation by an expert committee. Objectives of the scheme: - Tap knowledge and provide support to superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective fields of specialization. - To utilize their talent and use their experience in addressing state-level important issues.

Benefits
• Selected candidates are eligible for:
• Monthly fellowship of ₹31,000/- for a maximum period of 3 years.
• An annual Contingent grant of ₹1,00,000/- eligible for the entire project duration.
• Technical Assistance in the form of a Project Fellow can be appointed to support research activity.
• Fellowship will be given for a period not exceeding three years, (Maximum duration of the project - 3 Years).

Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Kerala.
2. Candidates should be retired scientists/academicians in Kerala by birth or domicile and should have worked as a scientist/academician in reputed institutions with commendable scientific achievements.
3. Candidate should apply within 5 years of superannuation.
4. The candidate should have published a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed research papers with SCI-indexed journals with an impact factor greater than 2.0 or should have filed at least one patent in the last 3 years of application.
5. Those who have availed Emeritus Scientist Fellowship earlier (from KSCSTE or elsewhere) are not eligible to apply.
6. The Research Centre selected for the proposed work should be the R&D Centres of KSCSTE.

Required Documents
• Identity proof of applicant
• Photo of applicant
• Proof of permanent residency in Kerala
• Certificate of Ph.D
• Reprints of Research Publications in the last 3 years of application (Full-length paper)
• Biodata of Applicant (include List of publications)
• Proof of Superannuation duly endorsed by the head of the institution
• [Consent letter](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ESS_ENDORSEMENT.pdf) from the head of the host institution
• [Declaration](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ESS_DECLARATION.pdf) by the candidate
• [Endorsement](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ESS_ENDORSEMENT.pdf) from the Head of Institution

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the “KSCSTE Emeritus Scientist Scheme”?
A: The scheme helps to provide an opportunity for superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective fields of specialization and to harness their knowledge and erudition for the development of the State.

Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of the scheme is to tap knowledge and provide support to superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective fields of specialization and utilize their talent and use their experience in addressing state-level important issues.

Q: Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?
A: Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)

Q: Who are eligible to apply under the scheme?
A: Scientists/Academicians from Kerala State in the field of Science/Engineering who have retired from service or completed their assignments from reputed institutions with research publications in reputed journals are eligible to apply.

Q: Is this scheme only for the residents of Kerala State?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Kerala.

Q: Can an applicant who has availed of the Emeritus Scientist Fellowship earlier be eligible to apply?
A: No, an applicant who has availed of Emeritus Scientist Fellowship earlier (from KSCSTE or elsewhere) is not eligible to apply.

Q: How many research papers should be published in the name of an applicant?
A: The candidate should have published a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed research papers with SCI-indexed journals with an impact factor greater than 2.0 or should have filed at least one patent in the last 3 years of application.

Q: How much will the monthly fellowship be given to the eligible fellow?
A: Monthly fellowship of [?]31,000/- for a maximum period of 3 years.

Q: How much will the contingency grant to be paid under the scheme?
A: An annual Contingent grant of [?]1,00,000/- will also be paid for the entire project duration under the scheme.

Q: What is the duration of the fellowship?
A: Fellowship will be given for a period not exceeding three years, (Maximum duration of the project - 3 Years).

Q: How will the candidate be selected under the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, the selection of candidate will be through review/evaluation by an expert committee.

Q: How can an applicant apply for the scheme?
A: Eligible applicant may apply online in the KSCSTE Web Portal for New application at the following link: https://submit.kscste.kerala.gov.in/

Q: Where can an applicant contact regarding this scheme?
A: Scientist-in-charge (KSCSTE-ESS), Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment,
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram - 695004, Tel: +91 471 2548402, E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]