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.

• 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

Downloads

• Asset Transfer Certificate
• Format for Final Technical Report
• Consolidated Utilization Certificate
• Project Completion Report
• Bi-3 Reporting publications format
• BLP Progress Report format
• BLP Utilisation Certificate
• Start Intimation form
• E-payment form
• BLP Terms & Condition 2024
• Endorsement
• Consent from Scientist Mentor
• Declaration by the Applicant
• Certificate on break in career
• BLP Guidelines 2024
• BLP Notification 2024 extension

Introduction

The Prathibha Scholarship Programme, implemented by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), supports students of Kerala origin who excel in the Higher Secondary Examination. The scheme provides scholarships for pursuing Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies in Basic/Natural Sciences at recognized institutions/universities across India.

The primary objective of the programme is to motivate talented students to take up higher studies and careers in Science.

Application Procedure

How to Apply
Stage 1: Online Registration

• • Register online before the stipulated date as per KSCSTE’s notification.
  • Ensure you have:
    • A valid mobile number and email ID (active throughout the selection process).
    • A recent passport-size photograph (150W × 200H pixels).
  • Enter Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, and HSE Roll Number to begin registration.
  • Verify registration using the OTP received on your mobile and set a password (minimum 6 characters).
  • On successful registration, an Application Number will be generated. This, along with the chosen password, will be sent to the registered mobile number for all future logins.

Note: The Provisional Rank List is usually published on the KSCSTE website (www.kscste.kerala.gov.in) during March/April.

Stage 2: After Publication of Provisional Rank List
Students included in the Provisional Rank List must upload/submit the following for confirmation of the scholarship:

• • Student Data Sheet (signed by the applicant and endorsed by the Head of Institution).
  • Self-attested copy of Higher Secondary Examination mark list.
  • Community Certificate (for SC/ST applicants).
  • Proof of Kerala origin.
  • Signed “Terms & Conditions”.
  • E-payment form (in prescribed format).
    Only applications submitted with complete documents within the specified timeline will be considered for final ranking.

Scholarship Features

• Awarded exclusively for Basic/Natural Sciences.
• Selection at Undergraduate level based on aggregate marks in Science subjects at the Higher Secondary Examination.
• Continuation to Postgraduate level is allowed if the scholar:
  • Completes the UG course with a minimum of 75% marks, and
  • Has received the scholarship during all 3 years of UG study.

Scholarship Amounts

• Undergraduate / First 3 years of Integrated PG course
  • 1st Year: ₹12,000
  • 2nd Year: ₹18,000
  • 3rd Year: ₹24,000
• Postgraduate / 4th & 5th Year of Integrated PG course
  • 1st Year: ₹40,000
  • 2nd Year: ₹60,000

Additional Benefits

• Opportunities to attend Science Enrichment Programmes and summer internships in leading R&D institutions in Kerala.
• Reservation & Weightage:
  • At least 50% seats for girl students.
  • 10% reserved for SC/ST students.
  • Weightage for Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Life Sciences will be proportional to the number of applications received in the respective subject areas.
  • Students with triple-main subjects are considered in all three areas and selected based on best ranking.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be of Kerala origin.
• Must have qualified the Higher Secondary Examination from Kerala.
• Minimum Marks Requirement:
  • General Category: 90% aggregate (all subjects) and 90% (Science subjects).
  • SC/ST Category: 80% aggregate (all subjects) and 80% (Science subjects).
• The applicants
• should have secured admission for 3-year U.G/ 4year UG (Hons)/5-year Integrated P.G
• programme in Basic/Natural Sciences in 2024-25. Scholarship is applicable for maximum 5 years including U.G/U.G(Hons) and P.G courses/Integrated P.G courses subject to renewal norms as per guidelines.

Contact

Dr. Jaya Jacob
Scientist-in charge- Prathibha Scholarship
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695004
📞 +91-471-2548402
📧 wsd1kscste@gmail.com

Programme for Excellence in Experimental Design (SPEED)

• Introduction
  A science enrichment programme for Prathibha Scholars to nurture and motivate them for higher studies and career in Science. Programmes are organized through reputed research and academic institutions to introduce them to the research activities carried out, so as to develop passion for science research. Financial assistance is provided to scientists and academicians in these institutions for organising 5-day residential camps. The programme also provides a platform for the students to interact with eminent scientists and academicians.

• Procedure for Application
  Applications are invited from Regular Scientists/faculty members of Science in Central/State R&D Centers/Academic Institutions or Universities within the State of Kerala through advertisement by KSCSTE to host the SPEED Programme for Prathibha Scholars.

• Features
  Programme is fully residential (5 days)
  Each programme caters to about 50 students on an average
  The activities include sessions by eminent Scientists, field trips, Practical sessions etc.

• Eligibility
  Regular Scientists/faculty members of Science in Central/State R&D Centers/Academic Institutions or Universities within the State of Kerala
• Contact
  Scientist-in- Charge- Prathibha Scholarship
  Kerala State Council of Science, Technology and Environment
  SasthraBhavan, Pattom (P.O), Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004
  Ph: 0471 2548402
  E-mail: wsd1kscste@gmail.com

Downloads

• Prathibha Scholarship Renewal
• E-payment form
• Confirmation Data sheet : Batch- PS 2024-25
• Terms & Conditions
• Guidelines