Question: Give me details about VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship.

Answer: :For more details, the following may be contacted:Mr. Vinod Kumar Sharma, Under SecretaryVAIBHAV Cell, International
Cooperation DivisionTechnology Bhawan, Department of Science and TechnologyMinistry of Science and Technology, New Delhi-
110016Email: vaibhav-india@gov.inDocuments RequiredStatement of Purpose (one-page max.)Bio-data of Applicant in the prescribed
format (two pages max.)List of recent publications of the applicant (last three years) with impact factorsCopy of Valid
PassportAcademic Qualification â€“ Copy of certificate for highest degreeExperience CertificateUndertaking by the applicant in the
prescribed formatNo-objection certificate from the parent instituteConsent letter from the Host Institute in IndiaCV of the host scientist
/faculty (two pages max.)List of recent publications of the host scientist/faculty (last three years) with impact factors Frequently Asked
QuestionsWhat is the 'Vaishvik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship'?The VAIBHAV Fellowship is a program initiated by the
Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. It aims to envisage collaboration
between scientists of the Indian Diaspora and Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), Universities, and Public Funded Scientific
Institutions.What is the duration of the VAIBHAV Fellowship?The fellowship allows fellows to spend up to two months in a year for a
maximum period of three years collaborating with an Indian Institution.What are the research areas covered under the VAIBHAV
Fellowship?The fellowship encourages research proposals in the following identified verticals and horizontals: Quantum Technologies,
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computational Sciences, Data Sciences, Photonics, Energy, Electronics and
Semiconductor Technologies, Communication Technologies, Aerospace Technologies, Materials and Processing Technologies, Earth
Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Health, Medical Sciences and Biomedical Devices,
Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences for SDGs, Management: What is the emolument provided under the programme?The VAIBHAV
Fellowship offers a stipend of â‚¹4,00,000/- per month (equivalent to USD 5000 per month) for a minimum of 01 month and a maximum
of 02 months per year, with a total fellowship duration not exceeding 03 years.Are there additional benefits for international travel?Yes,
VAIBHAV Fellows are entitled to one international travel ticket in business class per year from their place of work in the parent institute
to their place of work in India.What accommodation arrangements are made for VAIBHAV Fellows during their stay in India?Fellows
receive fully furnished accommodation in a guest house or hotel, with a daily allowance of up to â‚¹7500 to cover accommodation
expenses.Is there any provision for research-related expenses during the fellowship?Yes, VAIBHAV Fellows receive a contingency
grant of â‚¹1,00,000 per year for research-related expenditures in India.Are there provisions for domestic travel within India for academic
purposes?Yes, Fellows are eligible for domestic travel within India (economy class) for academic purposes, with a limit of two visits to
Indian academic/scientific institutes in a year.How is the financial support structured for the host institution?The host institution receives
institutional financial support of up to â‚¹5 Lakhs per year for a duration of 3 years. This funding is allocated to cover expenses related to
consumables and accessories, contingency, and institutional overhead for the research project.Who is eligible to apply for the
VAIBHAV Fellowship?The VAIBHAV Fellowship is open to Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) currently working abroad.What academic qualifications are required for applicants?Applicants should
hold a Ph.D., M.D., M.S., or M.Tech degree from a recognized University.Is there a requirement for applicants to be actively involved in
research?Yes, applicants must be engaged in active research at the time of applying for the VAIBHAV Fellowship.What are the criteria
for the applicant's current or past employment? For VAIBHAV Fellow Applicants: 1. Who is eligible to apply for the VAIBHAV
Fellowship? The VAIBHAV Fellowship is open to Non-Resident Indians (NRI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and Overseas Citizens
of India (OCI) currently working abroad. 2. What academic qualifications are required for applicants? Applicants should hold a Ph.D.,
M.D., M.S., or M.Tech degree from a recognized University. 3. Is there a requirement for applicants to be actively involved in research?
Yes, applicants must be engaged in active research at the time of applying for the VAIBHAV Fellowship. 4. What are the criteria for the
applicant's current or past employment? Applicants must fulfill one of the following criteria: Have worked in an Institute/University
ranked in the top 200 QS World University Rankings (subject-wise) for at least 5 years or more in regular/tenure employment. Have
worked in Industry or Research Laboratories of repute abroad for at least 5 years or more, but should not be a Ph.D. or Post-doctoral
fellow.Which institutions are eligible to host VAIBHAV Fellows?Host institutions should fall into either of the following categories:
Higher Educational Institutions/University ranked in the top 200 in NIRF overall rankings or possessing NAAC â€˜A+â€™ grade or
above. Public funded Scientific Institutes/National Laboratories.How to apply under the programme?The call is open for proposal
submission under VAIBHAV Fellowship at ePMS (https://onlinedst.gov.in).Sources And ReferencesGuidelinesDST Official
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FellowshipFellowFellowshipResearchScienceVAIBHAVDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments RequiredFrequently
Asked QuestionsThe â€œVaishvik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowshipâ€​ is a new programme which is implemented by the
Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. This programme envisages
collaboration between scientists of the Indian Diaspora with Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), Universities and/or Public
Funded Scientific Institutions. The VAIBHAV Fellow would identify an Indian Institution for collaboration and may spend up to two
months in a year for a maximum of 3 years.Research areas under which applications may be submitted:Proposals are sought in select
identified verticals and horizontals of VAIBHAV (as mentioned inthe preamble):Quantum Technologies: Quantum Communication;
Quantum Computing; Quantum Sensing and Metrology; Quantum Materials and DevicesArtificial Intelligence and Machine Learning:
Foundation of AI/ML; AI/ML and Signals; AI for Social Good; AI and RoboticsComputational Sciences: High-Performance Computing
Architectures; Computational Atmospheric Sciences; Cyber-Physical SystemsData Sciences: Data Science Project Management; Data
Science Infrastructure, Deployment and Hosting; Data Privacy and Security; Data Science Education; Data Science
ApplicationsPhotonics: Photonic Devices; Optical Imaging and Bio-photonics; Photonic Materials and Sources; Nano-photonics;
Integrated Photonics and CommunicationEnergy: Future Electricity Systems; Sustainable Mobility Technologies; Advanced Fossil
Technologies; Sustainable Future FuelsElectronics and Semiconductor Technologies: Semiconductor Materials and Process
Technologies; Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology; Electronic Circuits and System DesignCommunication Technologies:
Cellular Evolution 5G and Beyond (THz Comm); Communication Technologies for IoT/CPS; High-Speed Optical Communication â€“
backbone networks; Cognitive Technologies for Futuristic CommunicationAerospace Technologies: Aerospace Systems and Design;
Propulsion Technologies; Flight Structure and Integrity; Modeling and Simulations; Unmanned Aerial Systems and Countermeasures
Materials and Processing Technologies: Structural Materials; Materials Recycling & Purification; Advanced & Functional Materials;
Catalytic Materials & Processes; Computational Materials ScienceEarth Sciences: Atmospheric Science; Polar Science; Ocean
Science/Technology; Geo Science/TechnologyEnvironmental Sciences: Air Quality Management; Water Quality Management; Soil and
Waste Management; Carbon Sequestration and Biodiversity Conservation; Climate ChangeAdvanced Manufacturing Technologies:
Smart Manufacturing, IoT, Digital Manufacturing; Additive Manufacturing; Precision/Micro-nano Manufacturing/Surface Engineering;
Industrial Machines, Robotics/Automation; Speciality Products ManufacturingHealth, Medical Sciences and Biomedical Devices:
Advanced Technologies in Health Care; Precision Health; Holistic Health; Remote and Rural Health - Reaching the
UnreachedPharmaceuticals and Bio-Technology: Biotherapeutics and Biosimilars; Industrial Biotechnology; Infectious Diseases/
Disease biology; Drug Discovery, Repurposing and Drug deliveryAgricultural Sciences: Precision Agriculture; Sustainable and Climate
Smart Agriculture; Food Safety and Nutritional Security; Climate Resilient Livestock, Veterinary Therapeutics and Zoonoses control,
Nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture and metabolic biology, Modern Fisheries and Aquaculture and seed production, Genome
editing, Robotics, farm automation, Digital AgricultureSocial Sciences for SDGs: Behavioral Community Approaches & its impact on
Societal Development; Societal aspect of Technology Development with cause; Socio-Economic aspect of DevelopmentManagement:
Fostering academic collaborations; Mechanisms to increase R&D outputs from Indian institutions; Business innovation;
Entrepreneurship for growth; Management of New-Age (Knowledge) Organizations; Making India R&D center of the world / Making
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