Why in the news?
A total of 21 scientists associated with innovative research ideas in the areas of life sciences, chemical sciences, mathematics, earth and atmospheric, physical sciences, and engineering and the potential of making an impact on R&D have been selected for the Swarna Jayanti fellowship.
Scientists selected for the award will be allowed to pursue unfettered research with freedom and flexibility in terms of expenditure as approved in the research plan.
What is Swarna Jayanti Fellowships scheme?
- The Swarna Jayanti Fellowships scheme was instituted by Govt. of India to commemorate India’s 50th year of Independence, provides special assistance and support to a selected number of young scientists with a proven track record to enable them to pursue basic research in frontier areas of science and technology.
- Under the scheme, the awardees are given support by the Department of Science & Technology, GOI, which will cover all the requirements for performing the research and will include a fellowship of Rs. 25,000/- per month for five years.
- In addition to this, DST supports the awardees by giving them a research grant of 5 lakh Rupees for 5 years.
- The fellowship is provided in addition to the salary they draw from their parent Institution.
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