New Delhi (NVI): Fourteen scientists were today awarded the Swarna Jayanti fellowships by the government for projects containing innovative research ideas with potential of making impact on R&D in the respective disciplines.
They were selected from among 443 applicants.
The scientists, selected for the award through a rigorous three-tier process, will be allowed to pursue unfettered research with freedom and flexibility.
Under the Swarna Jayanti Fellowship scheme, a selected number of young scientists, with proven track record, are provided special assistance and support to enable them to pursue basic research in frontier areas of science and technology.
The awardees are supported by department of science and technology, for fellowship and research.
This will cover all the requirements for performing the research and include a fellowship of Rs 25,000/- per month as well as a research grant of 5 lakh Rupees for 5 years in addition to their salary.
