The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India has launched "SERB International Research Ex...
Department: · Level: central
1. The selected fellows will be paid a monthly fellowship amount equivalent to US $ 3000. 1. One-time Contingency/Preparatory allowances of ₹75,000/- to cover visa fees, airport transfer charges, insurance, etc., 1. Overseas Medical Insurance in India and abroad of ₹20,000/-. 1. The selected fellows will also be provided the shortest route economy class airfare from their place of work in India to the place of the host institute and back. **Note 01:** The maximum duration of the abroad visit is limited to 06 months. **Note 02:** For scientists/researchers in regular employment, rules governing payment of salary, leave, medical, gratuity, GPF pension, etc. of the organization/ institution/ university to which the fellow belongs would continue to be applicable as per their institutional norms. No liability on any of these will be borne by SERB.
1. The scheme is open to Indian nationals only. 1. Applicant should have a Ph.D. degree in the area of Science and Engineering from recognized institutions in India. 1. The applicant must hold a permanent position in any Indian research and academic institution. 1. Applicants having MBBS/MD degrees and Veterinary doctors are also eligible to apply. 1. Applicants having a Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE) award are also eligible to apply. 1. Applicant must submit a letter of support from the overseas host institution along with the application. 1. The age limit for applying under this scheme shall be 40 years (as of the date of submission of application). Age relaxation of 5 years will be given to applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC/physically challenged and women categories.
**Online** > **Application Procedure:** **Step 01:** The application for consideration can be submitted through the SERB online portal [www.serbonline.in](https://www.serbonline.in/SERB/HomePage) only when the call for proposal is made. **Step 02:** Applicant should first register on the online website. [Click here to register](https://www.serbonline.in/SERB/Registration) **Step 03:** After successful registration, the user will be sent a confirmation mail on the registered email ID. Users must click on the URL provided in the mail to confirm registration. **Step 04:** After login, the applicant(s) are required to fill all the mandatory fields in the Profile Detail section under User Profile, which includes Bio-data, Photo, Institute Address, etc. **Step 05:** Details like Qualification, Research Experience, Fellowships (if any), Employment, Patent (if any), Publications (if any), Projects (if any), and Research Collaborations (if any) have to be provided. **Step 06:** Some of the details of your proposed work like Title (max 500 characters), Keywords (max 6), Expected output and outcome (max 1500 characters) and Tentative dates of visit, etc. have to be entered at the time of...