VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship
in Karnataka
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VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship in Karnataka
VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Karnataka.
Apply for VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship in Karnataka
Scheme Overview
VAIBHAV Fellowship envisages collaboration between scientists of Indian Diaspora with
Indian Higher Educational Institutions/Universities/Public Funded Scientific
Institutions. Fellow would identify an Indian Institution for collaboration &
may spend upto two months in a year for a max. of 3 years.
Eligibility Criteria
> **Eligibility: (For applicants- VAIBHAV Fellow):**
Non-Resident Indian (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), currently working abroad.
Ph.D/M.D/M.S/M.Tech degree from a recognized University.
Engaged in active research.
Working/worked in an Institute/University of top-200 QS World University Ranking (subject wise) (in regular/tenure employment) for at least 5 years or more. OR
Working in Industry or Research Laboratories of repute in abroad for at least 5 years or more (but should not be a PhD or Post-doctoral fellow).
> **Eligibility: (For host Indian Institutions):**
Higher Educational Institution/University ranked in the top 200 in NIRF overall rankings or having NAAC ‘A+’ grade or above and/or
Public Funded Scientific Institutes/National Laboratories.
**Expectations from the VAIBHAV fellow:**
- Sharing the Best Practices on research and translation of research, incubation, etc.
- Build long-term connections,
- Connect Indian Students to the foreign faculty/scientists
- New approaches to Research processes and futuristic technologies
- VAIBHAV Fellow is expected to give a report to DST within 21 days of completion of travel indicating work done/initiated, follow-up required, etc.
**Expectations from Host Institution:**
The host institute will host the scientist and provide office/lab facilities, consumables, access to lab equipment, and facilitation for various infrastructure support. The following activities will be done by the host faculty/scientist:
- Will start a project/technology translation/start-up/incubation which should be aligned with the priorities area of the country
- The VAIBHAV fellow would collaborate with the Indian scientist team during his visit and beyond via online meetings.
- The host institution would implement the project within 3 years in consultation with a VAIBHAV fellow.
- The host Institution would submit the progress report and financial documents to DST at the end of each year and a project completion report at the end of 3rd year. The reports need to be jointly prepared by the host and the VAIBHAV fellow.
- Host institute will adapt the shared best practices
- Will build the long-term research connections with the fellow
- Will develop a new approach to research processes and try to develop new technologies/innovation etc.
Benefits
> **Emoluments for the Fellowship:**
Fellowship in ₹4,00,000/- roughly (equivalent to USD 5000 per month), for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of up to 2 months per year for a period of a maximum of 3 years,
International Travel from place of work in parent institute to place of work in India in business class once a year,
Fully furnished Accommodation in the guest house or hotel up to ₹7500/- per day,
Contingency ₹1,00,000 per year for research expenditure in India
Domestic Travel (economy class) for academic purposes up to two Indian academic/scientific institutes in a year.
**Note:** It may be noted that the total eligible grant will be released to the Indian host Institute and these institutes will be providing a Fellowship amount to the VAIBHAV Fellow and extend other support.
> **Institutional Financial Support:**
The financial support (up to ₹5 Lakhs per year for 3 years) will be given to the host institution to facilitate the VAIBHAV fellow for research work as per DST norms. This funding will cover the following expenses in connection with a project;
Consumables and Accessories,
Contingency
Institutional Overhead
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Statement of Purpose (one-page max.) |
| 2 | Bio-data of Applicant in the prescribed format (two pages max.) |
| 3 | List of recent publications of the applicant (last three years) with impact factors |
| 4 | Copy of Valid Passport |
| 5 | Academic Qualification – Copy of certificate for highest degree |
| 6 | Experience Certificate |
| 7 | Undertaking by the applicant in the prescribed format |
| 8 | No-objection certificate from the parent institute |
| 9 | Consent letter from the Host Institute in India |
| 10 | CV of the host scientist /faculty (two pages max.) |
| 11 | List of recent publications of the host scientist/faculty (last three years) with impact factors |
Common questions in Karnataka
Who can apply for VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship in Karnataka?
Eligible residents of Karnataka who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship in Karnataka?
Applicants in Karnataka 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 VAIBHAV Fellowship is a program initiated by the Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. It aims to envisage collaboration between scientists of the Indian Diaspora and Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), Universities, and Public Funded Scientific Institutions.