Department of Science and Technology Delhi www.dst.gov.in : Post Doctoral Fellowship under Cognitive Science Research Initiative for 2012-2013

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Name of the Organization : Department of Science and Technology(dst.gov.in)
Name of the Fellowship : Post Doctoral Fellowship under Cognitive Science Research Initiative for 2012-13
Location : Delhi

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Post Doctoral Fellowship under Cognitive Science Research Initiative for 2012-13 :
Cognitive Science is the study of the processes by which the humans and other animals come to know properties of their external environment and convert that knowledge into action as well as relay that knowledge to others by means of communication.

As a result, Cognitive Science has a vital role to play in several socially important areas such as mental health, social engineering, education and computer technology. Department of Science and Technology invites interested candidates to submit application for

Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2012-13 :
Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of “DST-CSI-Postdoctoral Fellowship” for pursuing research in frontier areas of Cognitive Science. The fellowship is tenable in Research Institutions/Universities/Non-profit R&D Institutions within India. The fellowships are awarded under a programme “Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSI)” of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Last Date for Submission 15th October, 2012

Eligibility :
The applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Science/ Engineering with research interests in Cognitive Science and a good academic record. Those who have already submitted Ph.D. thesis are also eligible to apply. Applicants in regular positions in Research Institutions/Universities/Non-profit R&D Institutions are not eligible. The applicants should be below 40 years of age.

Details of the Award :
The postdoctoral fellowship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a maximum period of 2 years. In exceptional cases, depending upon progress of the research, the fellowship may be extended for the third year. Each fellow would be entitled to a fellowship of Rs 35,000/- per month and research grant of Rs 2,00,000/- per year. The fellowships cannot be availed at the same institution where the candidates have earned their Ph.D. degree.

Mode of Application :
Candidates should submit their application on the prescribed format that can also be downloaded from below link.The candidates are required to send their applications in duplicate. The envelope should be superscribed "PDF Proposal for Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSI)”.

Click here to download application form

Proposal for Post Doctoral Fellowship should be sent to
Dr HB Singh, Scientist,
Department of Science and Technology,
Technology Bhawan,
New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi-110016.

A soft copy should also be sent to dstcsihbsingh@gmail.com or haribsingh@nic.in

About us :
Department of Science & Technology (DST) was established in May 1971, with the objective of promoting new areas of Science & Technology and to play the role of a nodal department for organising, coordinating and promoting S&T activities in the country.

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I am doing B.Sc 2nd this year. I have got 83% in 1st year. I belong to general category. Am I eligible for this scholarship?

Last Date for Submission 15th October, 2012.

Application date is over.

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