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Back-to-Lab Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme

Overview

The Back-to-Lab Post-Doctoral Fellowship programme, offered by KSCSTE, is designed to support women scientists who have experienced a career break of at least 01 year post PhD, due to family or personal commitments. This initiative provides a platform for qualified women with a Ph.D. in Science or Engineering to re-enter active research and contribute to the scientific community.

The fellowship is intended for unemployed women who are permanent residents of Kerala and is typically awarded for a maximum duration of 2 years.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may reach out for application guidance or queries via:

📧 Email: wsd1kscste@gmail.com
📞 Phone: 0471-2548402

(Online application details will be updated on the KSCSTE portal when the call is active.)

Fellowship Benefits

  • Monthly Fellowship: ₹60,000/– per month consolidated
  • Annual Contingency Grant: ₹75,000/-
  • Tenure: Up to 2 years

Eligibility Criteria

  • Gender: Only women candidates are eligible.
  • Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of Kerala.
  • Employment Status: Applicants must be unemployed and on a career break at the time of application.
  • Financial Support: Should not be receiving any salary, stipend, or financial assistance from any other source.
  • Educational Qualification:
    • Ph.D. in Science or Engineering (completed at the time of application).
    • Minimum 60% marks in Post-Graduation.
  • Age Limit:
    • Maximum age: 40 years as on the date of application.
    • Relaxation: 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST candidate
  • Research Centre Requirements:
    • Should not be the same as the candidate’s Ph.D. institution.
    • Should preferably be located in Kerala. However, exceptional institutions outside Kerala such as IISc, IITs, IISERs will also be considered.
    • Must be a Government Institution (R&D institutions (State/National level) or University Departments)/ Private R&D Institution*

* Private organizations wishing to host KSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellows should meet ANY 02/ 04 basic requirements and should furnish the details listed from (a) to (c) during online submission of application.

Sl.No Particulars Criteria
1. Registered Status Proof of Same: Mandatory Document
2. Accreditation by Agencies DSIR NABH NABL UGC AICTE NBA* NAAC**
  1. Medical Institutions

(inc Pharmacy Colleges)
  1. Aided Colleges
  1. Engineering Institutions (Pvt)
*   At least 03 Programs should be NBA Accredited for 03 Years

** At least NAAC A Grade and above

3.

 NIRF Ranking NIRF Ranking as per 2023 <300

4.

 Ongoing research projects The organization should have a minimum of two ongoing research projects with a minimum net worth of Rs. 20,00,000/- , funded by State/Central Agencies ( DST, SERB, ANRF, DBT, CSIR, ICMR, DRDO etc.)
Other Documents to be Submitted for Scrutiny
a. Facilities for Research Proof of Equipment available for research, with details on the Make, Year of Purchase, Uses and Cost; Legal Software and Library Facilities- to be submitted as Annexure I
b. Information on Faculty available for Research Details of Faculty, qualification, Extramural Projects, h Index, Details of Patents- to be submitted as Annexure-II
c. List of students / faculty doing Ph.D. To be submitted as Annexure III
  • Publications: At least one research paper published in an SCI journal or a secured patent.
  • Restrictions: Candidates who have previously availed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from KSCSTE or any other agency are not eligible to apply.

Contact Information

Dr. Jaya Jacob
Scientist-in-Charge (KSCSTE-BLP)
 Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695004, Kerala
📞 Tel: +91-471-2548402
📧 Email: jaya.kscste@kerala.gov.in

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