National Science Chair- Scientific Excellence
in Himachal Pradesh
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National Science Chair- Scientific Excellence in Himachal Pradesh
National Science Chair- Scientific Excellence is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Himachal Pradesh.
Apply for National Science Chair- Scientific Excellence in Himachal Pradesh
Scheme Overview
The main aim of the scheme is to recognize active eminent senior resident Indian superannuated scientists for their outstanding contributions both nationally and internationally, in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) & Medicine, to promote excellence and growth in R&D.
Eligibility Criteria
> **Eligibility for nomination:**
The nominee should be an active resident Indian scientist/academician, with an outstanding research track record in any one or more areas of STEM and medicine, particularly during the last five years.
The nominee must have received recognition for his/her work from national/international scientific bodies such as fellowship in prestigious academies and S&T awards.
The nominee could be affiliated with an academic institutions/R&D lab or should have consent on the subject from the future host institution.
**Note:** The nominee should not hold any administrative roles and functions and is not in receipt of any honorarium/fellowship/salary from any other institute or organization at the time of initiation of the NSC award if offered by SERB.
> **Assessment Criteria:** The assessment criteria for the selection of the awardee will be decided by NSCAC and it will be generally based on the following considerations:
Outstanding research track record of the nominee and international standing in the field.
Quality/originality of proposed research plan.
Ability to mentor young researchers and implement proactive approaches towards the advancement of S&T talent in the country.
Benefits
An amount of ₹1.5 lakhs per month will be given to the awardee as a fellowship.
The Research Grant in this case will be ₹25 lakhs per annum.
For overhead expenses, ₹1.0 lakh per annum will be given to the host institution.
**Note:** The grant shall be used for manpower, equipment, travel (including international), contingency, etc. It needs to be utilized as per the norms of the Host Institute. Items purchased out of the contingency grant will be the property of the Host Institute after the completion of tenure. However, in certain listed items, their retention by the awardee will be decided in accordance with the existing government rules and regulations on the subject.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Research Proposal with brief Introduction, Objective, Methodology, Budget, and expected outcome (up to five pages) |
| 2 | Endorsement Letter by the head of the Host Institute |
| 3 | Certificate from the Nominee |
Common questions in Himachal Pradesh
Who can apply for National Science Chair- Scientific Excellence in Himachal Pradesh?
Eligible residents of Himachal Pradesh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for National Science Chair- Scientific Excellence. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for National Science Chair- Scientific Excellence in Himachal Pradesh?
Applicants in Himachal Pradesh 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 nominations are being accepted in online mode only through SERB online portal i.e. www.serbonline.in.