Department of Science and Technology (DST) started (Visiting Advanced Joint Research) Vajra Faculty Scheme, a program which enables the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) scientist and overseas scientific community to participate and contribute in research and development in India for the time period of one month to three month.
The Visiting Advanced Joint Research (Vajra) faculty scheme is a dedicated programme for foreign scientists and academicians, with emphasis on NRI's to work as adjunct faculty in the government-funded academic and research institutions.
As per the information, VAJRA programme would draw a salary of $15,000 in the first month and $10,000 each in the remaining months.
"Indian scientists in abroad are feeling optimistic that with the new government in power, they will have top class facilities and a very conducive environment," he said.
The number of scientists under the programme has been capped at 1,000.
The government currently awards the Ramanujan Fellowship to Indian students and doctors working abroad. The fellowship is awarded for five years.
Vajra Faculty Scheme
Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a Statutory body of the DST department would implement the scheme. Vajra Scheme is a kind of programme dedicated for NRI scientists.The Visiting Advanced Joint Research (Vajra) faculty scheme is a dedicated programme for foreign scientists and academicians, with emphasis on NRI's to work as adjunct faculty in the government-funded academic and research institutions.
As per the information, VAJRA programme would draw a salary of $15,000 in the first month and $10,000 each in the remaining months.
"Indian scientists in abroad are feeling optimistic that with the new government in power, they will have top class facilities and a very conducive environment," he said.
The number of scientists under the programme has been capped at 1,000.
The government currently awards the Ramanujan Fellowship to Indian students and doctors working abroad. The fellowship is awarded for five years.
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