Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy (BASE) Fellowship Program in USA, 2016

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Applications are invited for Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy Fellowship from Indian applicants. There are up to 7 fellowships to undertake research work at reputed U.S. scientific/technological institution. Due preference will be given to research aimed at addressing India-centric issues related to Solar Energy. The Fellowship is awarded for a period of minimum of 3 months and up to 12 months. The application deadline is 15 November 2015.

Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded in the following research categories: Solar Photovoltaics, Solar Thermal, Grid Interaction including Smart Grids, Energy storage, System Development and Integration and other (any other related area in Solar Energy). Preference will be given to research aimed at addressing India-centric issues related to Solar Energy. 
Course Level: Fellowships are available to undertake research work at reputed U.S. scientific/technological institution.
Scholarship Provider: Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF)
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:
-Indian citizens with a Ph.D. in Science, Engineering or Technology
-Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals.
-Open only to applicants working in the field of Solar Energy
-Age: Up to 40 years as on 31 December 2015
-A permanent position in a public-funded R&D Laboratory/S&T institution (non-private)/recognized academic institute (University/College) in India.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Indian citizens can apply for these fellowships.

Scholarship Description: Recognizing that climate change, clean and efficient energy and environmental protection are among the biggest challenges facing India and the United States; the Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India through its Solar Energy Research Initiative, and the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) are committed to tackling these issues by building capacity in these frontier areas. To nurture future innovators and thought leaders in Solar Energy, the Bhaskara Advanced Solar Energy (BASE) Fellowship Program – a dynamic and transformative program has been developed to foster contacts between students and scientists from India and the United States.

Number of award(s): Up to seven fellowships will be awarded.

Duration of award(s): The Fellowship is awarded for a period of minimum of 3 months and up to 12 months.

What does it cover? Fellowship includes:
-Monthly Stipend
-Return Air-fare
-Contingency allowance

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted electronically to the Indo-U.S. Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) at jcerdc-at-indousstf.org. The application should be submitted in the prescribed format.
-Application should not be more than 20 pages including CVs.
-Candidates are encouraged to submit the application along with supporting documents as a single MS Word/pdf document.
-Applications in subject-fields other than those specified in the advertisement will not be considered.
-Please ensure to attach the following two enclosures: Acceptance letter from host institute in the United States and letter of Endorsement/No-Objection Certificate, as per the format indicated on Page 6, from the Head of the parent Institution.

Application Form

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15 November 2015.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

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