Overview

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune invites applications for the positions of Fellows supported through the following fellowship schemes:

• DBT-Wellcome Trust Fellowship
• DBT-Ramalingaswami Fellowship
• DST-Ramanujan Fellowship
• DST-INSPIRE Fellowship

This is a rolling advertisement – there is no last date for applying. Applications are accepted round the year and processed at regular intervals.

Organization

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune, an autonomous institution established by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, for the promotion of high-quality science education and research in the country.

Adv. No.

03/2023

Fellowship Schemes

Academic Eligibility

1. Ph.D. in subjects relevant to the Department in which candidate is seeking an appointment.
2. Excellent research and publication record.
3. Fulfilment of any other eligibility criteria as notified by the concerned Funding Agency.

Who Can Apply

• Indian Nationals
• Eligible Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)
• Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs)
• Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)

Application Procedure

1. DST-INSPIRE Fellowship: Identify a regular faculty member of a relevant department at IISER Pune as a potential host (based on common research interests) and contact him/her with your Updated CV, Publication List, Research/Project Proposal, and Teaching Plan.
2. Other Fellowships (DBT-Wellcome Trust / DBT-Ramalingaswami / DST-Ramanujan): Write to the Chairperson of the relevant department at IISER Pune directly with supporting documents/dossiers including Updated CV, Publication List, Research/Project Proposal, and Teaching Plan.
3. Transfer Cases: Candidates who have already received a Fellowship award and wish IISER Pune to host, or those who wish to transfer their fellowship from another Institute to IISER Pune, must also follow the above instructions. Additionally, a NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the current Institute/Organization/University is required, provided the funding agency permits the transfer.

Screening and Shortlisting

1. Screening of candidates for a Research Talk/Seminar at the Departmental level is at the discretion of the concerned Department.
2. The Fellowship Endorsement/Nomination letter shall be issued by the competent authority subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria and subsequent positive recommendations at the Departmental as well as at the Institutional Committees.
3. A shortlisted candidate shall submit his/her application to the concerned funding agency after obtaining the Endorsement/Nomination from IISER Pune.

Period of Engagement

As per the guidelines of the funding Agency for the respective Fellowship award. Typically 3-5 years depending on the fellowship scheme.

General Information

1. IISER Pune will purely act as a Host. IISER Pune shall have no role in the selection of the applicant by the respective funding agencies for any of these fellowship schemes.
2. Applicants should ensure that their Ph.D. is in the area relevant to the particular department/discipline against which they are submitting the application. Non-compliance may result in rejection without any notice.
3. The appointed Fellow shall have no claim of regular appointment/absorption in the Funding Agency or in IISER Pune.
4. The appointment of the Fellow shall be governed by the terms and conditions of the funding agency particularly applicable to the said Fellowship.
5. Documentary evidences will be verified during the selection process.
6. The Institute reserves the right to revise or modify any conditions of the advertisement by issuing a suitable Amendment or Corrigendum.
7. Any Amendment or Corrigendum will only be published on the Institute website. Candidates are advised to check the Institute website regularly for updates.

Salary & Benefits

As per the norms of the respective fellowship scheme:

• DST-INSPIRE Fellowship: ₹80,000/month (for candidates with 3+ years post-PhD) or ₹70,000/month (with 2-3 years post-PhD) + HRA as per DST norms.
• DST-Ramanujan Fellowship: ₹1,00,000/month + HRA for 5 years.
• DBT-Ramalingaswami Fellowship: ₹1,00,000/month (consolidated) + HRA for 5 years.
• DBT-Wellcome Trust Fellowship: As per Wellcome Trust/DBT norms.

How to Apply

Send your application with all supporting documents (Updated CV, Publication List, Research/Project Proposal, Teaching Plan) to the relevant department at IISER Pune. For transfer cases, additionally attach NOC from your current Institute.

Official Website

https://www.iiserpune.ac.in