IISER Kolkata Science and Engineering Research Board Junior Research Fellowship

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata

Biological Sciences,Botany/Plant Biology,Ecology,Environmental Science,Geography
India
M.Tech. (Master of Technology),M.Phil. (Master of Philosophy),M.Sc. (Master of Science)
India

Scholarship Overview

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata invites applications for IISER Kolkata Science and Engineering Research Board Junior Research Fellowship 2020 from MSc/MPhil/MTech degree holders. The fellowship is meant for the project entitled, “Life histories and growth-defence tradeoffs in grass species of Manas Terai Ecosystem, lower Assam". The selected fellows will receive a consolidated fellowship of INR 31,000 per month plus applicable HRA per SERB-DST Rules.

Benefits

The selected fellows will receive a consolidated fellowship of INR 31,000 per month plus applicable HRA per SERB-DST Rules.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on the applicant's performance in the interview.

Terms and Conditions
  • Only candidates who meet the eligibility requirements will be invited to appear for an online interview.
  • Candidates with experience in field botanical research in tropical grasslands or forests, ecological knowledge on plant life histories, competition and succession, would be preferred.

 

This scholarship is closed for further applications. It is expected to be launched by November2021. You can follow this scholarship for further updates.

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Eligibility

 

To be eligible, an applicant must:

  • Hold an MSc/M.Phil./M.Tech in Biological Sciences/Ecology/Botany/Environmental Science/Geography/Forestry/ or closely allied subjects, with at least 55% marks
  • Have qualified at least one national level exam such as NET-LS, GATE, JGEEBILS, or equivalent exams.

How To Apply

 

  • Follow the steps below to apply for the fellowship:

    Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below and read the guidelines before applying.
    Step 2: Send the application along with CV via email to tecollab.iiserk@gmail.com.