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KSCSTE Research Fellowship

The scheme “KSCSTE Research Fellowship” is for encouraging enthusiastic and passionate post-graduate science/ engineering students by supporting them financially in their Ph.D. studies.

Ministry / Department
Science and Technology Department
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
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What is KSCSTE Research Fellowship?

The scheme “KSCSTE Research Fellowship” is for encouraging enthusiastic and passionate post-graduate science/ engineering students by supporting them financially in their Ph.D. studies.

Benefit
1. The Fellowship carries a monthly stipend of ₹31,000/- for the first two years (JRF) and ₹35,000/- per month in the third year (SRF). 1. There is an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000/-. 1. All Research Fellows shall be allowed hostel accommodation wherever available and those residing in a hostel provided by the University/Institute shall not be eligible for HRA. Reimbursement of hostel fee shall not be permissible, where the hostel facility is not possible. House Rent Allowance shall be allowed a maximum of 10% of their fellowship. 1. The fellowship is for a period not exceeding three years.
Level
State — Kerala
Ministry / Dept.
Science and Technology Department
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
1. Candidates, who have qualified for the post-graduate degree, shall have three consecutive chances to apply for the Fellowship programme. Thus, a candidate who has passed the examination in the current year can apply in this year, the next year, and the year after next. 1. The candidates (General
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

1. The Fellowship carries a monthly stipend of ₹31,000/- for the first two years (JRF) and ₹35,000/- per month in the third year (SRF). 1. There is an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000/-. 1. All Research Fellows shall be allowed hostel accommodation wherever available and those residing in a hostel provided by the University/Institute shall not be eligible for HRA. Reimbursement of hostel fee shall not be permissible, where the hostel facility is not possible. House Rent Allowance shall be allowed a maximum of 10% of their fellowship. 1. The fellowship is for a period not exceeding three years.

Eligibility

1. Candidates, who have qualified for the post-graduate degree, shall have three consecutive chances to apply for the Fellowship programme. Thus, a candidate who has passed the examination in the current year can apply in this year, the next year, and the year after next. 1. The candidates (General Area: KeralaBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

      Step 01: Generally, applications are invited during September - October every year. Step 02: Applications are invited through online mode and applicants need to visit the Official Website of KSCSTE. Note 01: There is a non-refundable registration fee of ₹750/- for general candidates and SC/ST/Persons with disability candidates are exempted. Note 02: No hard copies of the application form will be accepted. Note 03: Candidates who have registered for the fellowship have to appear for an examination which is conducted online at three centers across Kerala.

    2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

      Contact Details:

    3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

      The Head, Basic Science Division, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 004,

    4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

      Tel: +91 471 2548360/314

    5. Step 5: Online application — step 5

      E-mail: [email protected]

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