Department of Science and Technology (DST) in association with Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) has launched a Fellowship in the year 2017, named as “Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship” to recognize, encourage, support and promote translational research in engineering by Indian Nationals working in public funded institutions in the country, so as to transfer fundamental research output in viable technological products/devices/components/processes. In brief, the principal objective of the Fellowship is to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development. This fellowship scheme has been named after late Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, who was a role model in Indian technology development and self-reliance. The scheme is being administered by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and implemented by Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE).
Scope:
All areas of engineering, innovation and technology are covered by this fellowship.
Eligibility :
- The scheme is applicable to Indian nationals working in India in various capacities of engineering profession in public funded institutions.
- The scheme is also applicable to Overseas Citizens of India working in permanent positions in public funded Institutions in India.
- The applicant should possess adequate professional qualification and hold at least a bachelor’s degree with a proven outstanding track record in innovation or technology development.
- This applicant should have a minimum of five (5) years of service left in the parent organization as on the date of the award.
- The applicant should not be holding any other fellowship and in the event of selection, he/she will have to opt for only one of the fellowships.
Duration :
- The duration of the fellowship will be initially for three years, extendable by upto two more years depending on the performance.
- The fellowship can be held for a maximum of 5 years.
Nature of Support :
- The fellowship amount is Rs. 25,000 per month in addition to regular income.
- A Research grant of Rs.15.00 lakh per annum.
- An Overhead of Rs.1.00 lakh per annum to the host institute.
- The fellowship is taxable as per IT rule of Government of India.
Expected Outcome:
Commercialized or deployable technology; pilot scale or field trial worthy technology; patent (filed/ sold/ commercialized); working model or prototype for demonstration and trial.
Nomination :
The nominations can be sent by the Heads of the Institutions/ organizations, Presidents/ fellows of National Science/ Engineering Academies, SS Bhatnagar Awardees and JC Bose awardees. Self-Nominations shall not be accepted.
The nominations will be accepted throughout the year.
Fellowship :
A Maximum of 10 Fellowships will be awarded per year.
Selection :
Selection of Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellows will be made by a Search -Cum-Selection Expert Committee specially constituted for the purpose, as per the broad guidelines of the fellowship
Forwarding of Nominations :
To download the Nomination Form and submission please visit https://www.inae.in/research-innovation/abdul-kalam-technology-innovation-national-fellowship/
The submission of the Nomination form along with all supporting documents/appendices should be submitted by email to INAE at [email protected]
Contact for more information on Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship at INAE:-
Lt Col Shobhit Rai (Retd)
Convener cum Member Secretary
(Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship)
Deputy Executive Director
Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)
Ground Floor, Block-II,
Technology Bhavan,
New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi – 110016
Phone: 011-26582475
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.inae.in
Formats and Guidelines
| Name of the Program | Program Advisor | Program Officer |
|---|---|---|
| Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship | Dr. Shashi Bhushan Pandey Scientist G | Dr. Jacob V. V. Scientific Consultant |