National Solar Science Fellowship Programme

The aim of the scheme is to provide a platform to top quality scientists and engineers in the area of solar energy research, to use and expand the resources available at the identified schools/institutions in the country and abroad to address the complex problems of solar energy utilization for various end uses including power generation.

Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India

The "National Solar Science Fellowship Programme" was launched in February 2011.

The programme is open to all Scientists working in the field of solar energy sciences, engineering, and technology including those currently employed in the Government of India/ State Government/Public Institutions and those who are not currently associated with any public institution but are working in the area and eager to pursue specific research that is beneficial to the Government of India.

Yes, this scheme is for all categories of applicants.

The applicant should possess Post-Graduation, PhD & Post-Doctoral degree to apply under the scheme.

Yes, an M.Tech. or M.S degree holder with good published work and lab/industry experience will also be considered as a special case provided Fellowship Management Committee feels that the proposal submitted by such candidates is worth considering.

Yes, the applicant should have an appropriate background in academics and experience in R&D in the area of solar energy and other related areas that are directly or indirectly involved in solar sciences, engineering, and technology.

No, there will be no age bar for the programme.

Each selected Fellow will receive a total annual grant of up to [?]32.00 lakhs comprising (i) emolument of up to [?]12.00 lakhs (ii) contingencies of up to [?]5.00 lakhs and (iii) research grant of up to [?]15.00 lakhs. This will be pro-rated for the duration of the tenure of the particular Fellow.

The total number of fellowships at any point of time will be limited to 10 only.

The duration of the fellowship will be initially for two years which may be extended for another three more years on year to year basis depending upon the progress of the work done by the Fellow.

The eligible candidate may apply offline mode.

Applications from talented scientists having proven records in any field of solar science, or engineering will be invited through open advertisement. The application should be as per the instructions for filling up the proforma given in the Guidelines.