Building Energy Efficiency Higher & Advanced Network Fellowship - Iusstf
- Provide opportunity to best and brightest Indian students and scientists to gain exposure and access to world-class research facilities in US academia and labs;
- Promote research and capacity building in the frontline area of Building Energy Efficiency;
- Pave way for the next generation scientists and technologists from India to interact with American peers, thus helping to build long-term R&D linkages and collaborations.
Eligibility
For Student Internships:
- Indian citizens having Ph.D./M.Tech./M.S.(Research)/M.Arch. in Science, Engineering, Technology or Architecture in the specific area of Building Energy Efficiency / Built Environment / Habitat Energy Efficiency. Relaxation in qualifications could be made for individuals with proven and considerable research background and experience who are part of a recognized institution of higher education and learning in India.
Areas: Building Energy Efficiency / Built Environment / Habitat Energy Efficiency
Age: Up to 32 years as on 31 December of the year in which the call is made.
*At the time of application, students must have at least two semesters of study left to be completed of the program that they are currently enrolled in. Subsequently, at the time of availing the internship, students must have at least one semester of study left to be completed of the program that they are currently enrolled in.
For Fellowships:
- Indian citizens having Ph.D./M. Tech./ M.S.(Research)/M.Arch. in Science, Engineering, Technology or Architecture in the specific area of Building Energy Efficiency / Built Environment / Habitat & Energy Efficiency. Relaxation in qualifications could be made for individuals with proven and considerable research background and experience who are part of a recognized institution of higher education and learning in India.
- Applicants must be pursuing independent research on extra-mural / industry-supported research projects and should have credentials expected of an established research.
- Employment: A regular position in a public-funded R&D Laboratory/S&T institution/ recognized academic institute (University/College) in India.
Age: Upto 40 years as on 31 December of the year in which the call is made.
Fellowship/internship includes
- Monthly Stipend
- Return Airfare
- Contingency Allowance
- Health Insurance
Duration
- Internship: Minimum 3 months and up to 6 months
- Fellowships: Minimum 3 months and up to 12 months
Place of work
The applicant should have a letter of acceptance from a reputed U.S. scientific/technological institution/ laboratory where he/she would undertake the research work under the Fellowship/Internship.
Applications should be submitted using our Online Application Portal for Visitation Programs. Hard copies and electronic copies of the application forms will not be accepted.
