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VAIBHAV Fellowships for Indian Diaspora

Posted on: March 31, 2023 | Back | Print


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VAIBHAV Fellowships

On the National Science Day, Government of India launched a new fellowship scheme “VAIBHAV Fellowships” for Indian diaspora in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

The VAIBHAV fellowship scheme is open to NRIs/PIOs/OCI working abroad, offering them adjunct/visiting faculty positions in Indian institutions/Universities. The Scheme is aimed at engaging Diaspora scientists to facilitate academic and research collaboration between Indian and global  institutions.

The VAIBHAV fellowships have been announced in line with the above-mentioned objectives, and as a follow up to the VAIBHAV Summit. The scheme details can be accessed at https://dst.gov.in/news/vaibhav-fellowships.

CSIR has also launched a portal Pravasi Bharatiya Academic and Scientific Sampark (PRABHASS) to help with exchange of ideas and exploring collaborations. Indian diaspora in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) are requested to register themselves on the Portal.

Background: VAIBHAV fellowship scheme is outcome the Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit that was organised in October 2020 by DRDO as a global summit of Overseas and Resident Indian scientists and academicians. The Summit witnessed participation of about 22,500 academicians and scientists from India and overseas.