VAJRA Faculty Scheme has been conceptualized to bring an international dimension to the R&D ecosystem of India by leveraging overseas scientists’ expertise in the Indian research framework.
Eligibility
The eligibility conditions are:
- The scheme is open to overseas scientists/faculty/R&D professionals including Non-resident Indians (NRI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) / Overseas Citizens of India (OCI).
- Should be an active researcher working with overseas academic / research / industrial organizations with a proven track record of research and development.
The Faculty will work for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 3 months a year in an institution in India. It is expected that the Indian Host Institution may engage him/her for a longer duration even after the completion of the assignment. The adjunct position will be offered initially for 1 year and can be renewed every year.
The area of research undertaken by the Faculty should be of interest to India including the translation of science to practice. Faculty can also do teaching / mentoring during the period of stay. They could play other related roles in scouting for potential technologies within the Institution, review, etc., and act as Mentors of start-ups housed at the Institution.
What are Travel grants?
Benefits
- The VAJRA Faculty Scheme will be provided a lump-sum amount of US $ 15000 in the first month of engagement in a year and US $ 10000 pm in the other two months to cover their travel and honorarium. While no separate support is provided e.g. accommodation, medical/personal insurance, etc. the host institute may consider providing additional support. The payment to the faculty will be made in Indian Rupees.
Application Process
- The applicant may approach Indian Institutions to explore the possibility of taking up the VAJRA Faculty position. The institutions in India can also scout for talented faculty in overseas institutions. The Indian collaborator and the overseas faculty will jointly frame a research plan and the application duly endorsed by the Head of the Institution will be submitted online by the Indian collaborator.
- The applications should be submitted online at www.serbonline.in
