The main aim of the scheme is to recognize active eminent senior resident Indian superannuated scientists for their outstanding contributions both nationally and internationally, i...
An amount of ₹1.5 lakhs per month will be given to the awardee as a fellowship.
The Research Grant in this case will be ₹25 lakhs per annum.
For overhead expenses, ₹1.0 lakh per annum will be given to the host institution.
**Note:** The grant shall be used for manpower, equipment, travel (including international), contingency, etc. It needs to be utilized as per the norms of the Host Institute. Items purchased out of the contingency grant will be the property of the Host Institute after the completion of tenure. However, in certain listed items, their retention by the awardee will be decided in accordance with the existing government rules and regulations on the subject.
Eligibility (who can apply)
> **Eligibility for nomination:**
The nominee should be an active resident Indian scientist/academician, with an outstanding research track record in any one or more areas of STEM and medicine, particularly during the last five years.
The nominee must have received recognition for his/her work from national/international scientific bodies such as fellowship in prestigious academies and S&T awards.
The nominee could be affiliated with an academic institutions/R&D lab or should have consent on the subject from the future host institution.
**Note:** The nominee should not hold any administrative roles and functions and is not in receipt of any honorarium/fellowship/salary from any other institute or organization at the time of initiation of the NSC award if offered by SERB.
> **Assessment Criteria:** The assessment criteria for the selection of the awardee will be decided by NSCAC and it will be generally based on the following considerations:
Outstanding research track record of the nominee and international standing in the field.
Quality/originality of proposed research plan.
Ability to mentor young researchers and implement proactive approaches towards the advancement of S&T talent in the country.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Nomination Procedure:**
- Call for nomination will not be periodic in nature and will be made from time to time subject to vacancies available every year.
- Proposal in the prescribed form will be invited from the current and former Presidents of any of the national science academies (including Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, etc.), Directors of premier institutes like IISc, Bangalore, IISERs, IITs, NITs, National Laboratories, etc., Vice-Chancellors of Universities as well as members of Scientific Advisory Councils to the Hon’ble PM & Cabinet and members of governing bodies of Science and Engineering Research Board and Secretaries to Govt. of India in Ministries / Departments.
- The proposed nomination duly completed in all respects (including the copy of the research proposal in 5-6 pages providing a broad outline/framework of the intended work), signed, and routed through the Head of the Institution wherein a scientist/technologist intends to work or get associated with, should be submitted online at [www.serbonline.in](https://www.serbonline.in/SERB/nationalScienceChair?HomePage=New) as and when the calls are announced.
> **Application Procedure:**
**Step 01:** The nominee needs to register in the [SERB online portal](https://www.serbonline.in/SERB/HomePage). [Click here to register](https://www.serbonline.in/SERB/Registration)
**Step 02:** After login, the Nominee needs to fill in all the mandatory fields in the Nominee Details section under User Profile which includes Photo, Institution, Address, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for National Science Chair- Scientific Excellence / what is the eligibility?
> **Eligibility for nomination:**
1. The nominee should be an active resident Indian scientist/academician, with an outstanding research track record in any one or more areas of STEM and medicine, particularly during the last five years.
1. The nominee must have received recogni...
What are the benefits of National Science Chair- Scientific Excellence?
1. An amount of ₹1.5 lakhs per month will be given to the awardee as a fellowship.
1. The Research Grant in this case will be ₹25 lakhs per annum.
1. For overhead expenses, ₹1.0 lakh per annum will be given to the host institution.
**Note:** The grant shall be used for manpower, equ...
How to apply online for National Science Chair- Scientific Excellence?
**Online**
> **Nomination Procedure:**
- Call for nomination will not be periodic in nature and will be made from time to time subject to vacancies available every year.
- Proposal in the prescribed form will be invited from the current and former Presidents of any of the national...