Question: What are the eligibility criteria for National Science Chair- Science Leadership?

Answer: Here are the eligibility criteria for National Science Chair- Science Leadership:

Ministry Of Science And TechnologyNational Science Chair- Science
LeadershipChairLeadershipResearchScienceScientistSERBSuperannuatedDetailsBenefitsEligibilityApplication ProcessDocuments
RequiredFrequently Asked QuestionsThere are a few chairs/professorships available in the country instituted by various
ministries/departments/ academies with public funds. Considering the limited number of such opportunities, Science and Engineering
Research Board (SERB) has been catering to one such scheme - National Science Chair: Scientific Excellence & Science Leadership.
The main aim of the scheme is to recognize active eminent senior resident Indian superannuated scientists for their outstanding
contributions both nationally and internationally, in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM,) and Medicine,
to promote excellence and growth in R&D.Mode-2: Science Leadership:This mode has more to do with recognition for thought
leadership made by the awardee during the most active part of professional life and also in the recent period. The nominee will be an
active researcher with a tangible impact of work carried out and developing an international reputation as a Research and development
leader. This may include mentoring younger colleagues, conducting innovative research, publishing results in SCI journals and assisting
in policy formulation. The exact nature of work may be any one or a combination of all the aforesaid activities.Objective:To recognize
outstanding contributions made by any of the resident Indian superannuated Scientists toward excellence at the national and global
levels. Advisory Committee:A committee referred to as the National Science Chair Advisory Committee (NSCAC) has been constituted
to oversee the development of the Chairs, make recommendations for the selection of the awardees, review their progress /extension,
undertake assigned activities to ensure promotion, relevance, and quality of R&D, as well as to meet the goal of the awards.Number of
Positions:The maximum number of positions is restricted to a total of five (5).Tenure and Commencement:The award will be given
initially for a period of 3 years and is extendable for a maximum of another two years, subject to the recommendations of the
NSCAC.Selected Chairs will have to join within a period of six months from the date of issue of the offer letter.OkWas this helpful?
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