Applications are invited for twenty “Rajat Jayanti Vigyan Sancharak Fellowships” instituted by
National Council for Science and Technology Communication, Department of Science & Technology. The
fellowship recognizes Science Communicators with uniformly brilliant academic record and supports
innovative work in selected scientific institutions/universities/S&T based voluntary organizations under the
guidance of a senior science communicator. These are full time fellowships and cannot be taken up with
any other assignment. These fellowships are meant to communicate science among various target groups
only and not for taking up basic research. The candidates below 35 years on 31.12.2012 (relaxable by 5
years for Women candidates) possess a graduation or higher degree in science, engineering, medical
science, agriculture, information technology, mass communication, etc. from a recognized university. The
duration of the fellowship will be for one year and will comprise a Stipend of Rs.12,000/- per month
(Rs.16,000/- in case of a Ph.D. holders), an annual contingency of Rs.30,000/- and travel grant of
Rs.15,000/-. Mentors will receive an Honorarium of Rs.20,000/- in a year. Applicants are requested to
carefully study Annexure I to IV at website www.dst.gov.in before submitting the proposal. The selection
will be made by a Committee of experts and decision of DST will be final. Applications to be submitted in
the format by 30th November, 2012 to Head (NCSTC), Department of Science & Technology,
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110016.
more info: http://www.dst.gov.in/whats_new/whats_new12/RJVSF-2012.pdf
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