International Office and Grant Funding Unit
Research Training Fellowship
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Research Training Fellowship - Developing Countries Scientist (RTF-DCS)
The Research Training Fellowship - Developing Countries Scientist (RTF-DCS) Scheme is a program offered by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. The fellowship aims at capacity building of young researchers and scientists of Developing Countries working in the field of science and technology and further strengthening the bond between India and other countries.
The fellowship is fully funded for a period of six months with financial support for international travel, subsistence allowance, research contingency and domestic travel.
The objective of the fellowship is to provide opportunity for researchers and scientists from Developing Countries to conduct research under the guidance of a host scientist in India in order to advance their own research capabilities while fostering scientific and technological cooperation between India and other countries.
Fields of Research
All fields of natural and engineering sciences, including mathematics and statistics. Humanities and behavioural sciences are not covered under this scheme.
Who can apply?
• Applicants must hold nationality of any of the developing country (except India). Please note applicants from Trinidad and Tobago are eligible.
• Masters Degree in any Natural Sciences or an equivalent degree in Technology/Engineering/Medicine/allied disciplines
• Upper age limit: 45 years as on date of submission of application
• Applicants should be a Ph.D student or working in a national R&D or academic institution in his/her home country
Deadline
Call for applications - Open throughout the year
For further information and to apply, please visit www.aistic.gov.in/ASEAN/aistdfFellowship
Interested applicants can contact the following persons for application guidance:
1. Ms. Patti Mohan-Thompson - Grants Coordinator, International Office and Grant Funding at 642-8888 Ext 46122 - patti.mohan@utt.edu.tt
2. Mrs. Debra Haniff-Gobin - Grants and Proposals Writer, International Office and Grant Funding at 642-8888 Ext. 46118 - debra.haniff@utt.edu.tt
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