Rajat Jayanti Vigyan Sancharak Fellowship

Department of Science & Technology

Rashtriya Vigyan Evam Pradyogiki Sanchar Parishad

Proposals are invited for twenty Rajat Jayanti Vigyan Sancharak Fellowships instituted by Rashtriya Vigyan Evam Pradyogiki Sanchar Parishad, Department of Science & Technology. The Fellowship recognizes Science Communicators with uniformly brilliant academic record and field work. It also supports innovative Science Communication efforts in selected scientific institu-tions/universities/S&T based voluntary organizations under the guidance of a senior science communicator.

The candidates below 35 years on 31.12.2009 (relaxable by 5 years for Women) must 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 honorarium of Rs. 12000/- per month (16000/- in case of a Ph.D) and an annual contingency and travel grant.

The selection will be made by a committee of experts and decision of DST will be final.

For prescribed format and details please contact:

Head (RVPSP)

Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhavan,

New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi -110016 Email sanuj@nic.in Phone: 011-26866675

Last date for receiving completed applications is February 28th 2009.

www.dst.gov.in

Rajat Jayanti Vigyan Sancharak Fellowship