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The Government has launched a new fellowship programme to connect the Indian Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) diaspora with Indian academic and R&D institutions.
About Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowships Programme:
- Implemented by: The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology
- Aim: To foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing between the Indian diaspora scientists with Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), Universities, and/ or public funded Scientific Institutions.
- Awarded to: Outstanding scientist/technologists of Indian origin (NRI/OCI/PIO) who are engaged in research activities in their respective countries.
- Fellowship: It would include fellowship grant (INR 4,00,000 per month), international and domestic travel, accommodation and contingencies.
- It would identify an Indian Institution for collaboration and may spend up to two months in a year for a maximum of 3 years.
News Source: PIB
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