Niraj Ahiwar
Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India had launched the Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) scheme. The objective of the scheme is to attract students and youth in sciences. The scheme was launched in 2008. Government wants to attract and identify students interested in sciences at early stage and provide them opportunities so that they can build their career in sciences. The scheme will help India in the field of science, technology and research.
The Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Faculty Scheme gives young researchers an Assured Opportunity for Research Career (AORC) at the age of 27 to 32 years. This scheme offers contractual research positions along with career opportunities.
The Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, has invited application for the Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Faculty Scheme for the year 2018.
What is Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Faculty Scheme?
The Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India scheme to attract students and youth interested in Science and Technology and to provide them career opportunities in the field.
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Faculty Scheme: Objective
- To attract young talent for the study of sciences
- To provide career opportunity in research
- To offers contractual research fellowship
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Faculty Scheme: Benefits
- Offers contractual research fellowship
- Attractive opportunities for developing career in science
- Provides opportunities to become science and technology leader
INSPIRE: Amount & Duration
- Selected candidates will be given fellowship assistance of Rs 80,000 per month
- Each successful candidates of INSPIRE Faculty will get a Research Grant of Rs 7 lakh per year for 5 years
- The duration of INSPIRE Faculty Award is a maximum for 5 years
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Faculty Scheme: Eligibility
- Applicants should be an Indian Citizen or PIO/ NRI
- The applicant must be Ph.D. in science, mathematics, engineering, pharmacy, medicine, and agriculture-related subjects from any recognized university in the world
- Applicants should possess minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA marks throughout his/her academic profile starting from Higher Secondary Examination (class 12th onwards)
- Applicants those have submitted their Ph.D. and are awaiting award of the degree are also eligible
- Age Limit: The applicant must not be more than 35 years of age
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Faculty Scheme: Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Aadhaar Enrolment ID
- Bank Account Details
- PIO/OCI Card Details
- Indian Passbook Details
- Mark sheets and certificate of all the qualifying examinations
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Faculty Scheme 2018: Important Dates
- Last Date of Application: 31st August 2018
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Faculty Scheme: How to apply?
- STEP 1: CLICK HERE to go the official website of INSPIRE Faculty Scheme
- STEP 2: Click on the Register Here link to go the application form
- STEP 3: Select the salutation of Mr/Mrs/Miss/Dr/Prof
- STEP 4: Enter first name, middle name and last name in the text-box
- STEP 5: Select gender
- STEP 6: Enter mobile number, date of birth
- STEP 7: Enter the login email-id, confirm login email id, password and confirm the password in the given textbox
- STEP 8: Select the eligibility criteria, completed of 12th/ professional graduates or post-graduates/awarded Ph.D. or submitted Ph.D.
- STEP 9: Select your identification details, Aadhaar card/ Aadhar enrolment id/ Bank Account details/ PIO/OCI card details/ Indian passport details
- STEP 10: Enter the captcha verification code in the textbox
- STEP 11: Click on the Submit button to complete the application form and take the print of the submitted application form
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Faculty Scheme: Implementation & Highlights
- The Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) scheme was launched in 2008
- This scheme is implemented by the Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, GOI
- The objective of this scheme is to attract young talent for the study of science
- This scheme helps in building the human resources pool in science and technology
- The Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Faculty Scheme gives Assured Opportunity for Research Career (AORC) to the age group of 27-32 years
- The INSPIRE Faculty scheme help to create high-quality manpower in scientific and educational institutions
More Details & References
- INSPIRE PROGRAMME official website: inspire-dst.gov.in
- Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Faculty Scheme
- Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Faculty Scheme 2018
- Guidelines for INSPIRE Faculty Scheme at inspire-dst.gov.in
- Guidelines for INSPIRE Faculty Scheme at online-inspire.gov.in
