VAJRA Faculty Scheme

VAJRA Faculty Scheme

Department of Science and Technology through Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has launched a scheme named ‘VAJRA’ (Visiting Advanced Joint Research) Faculty to tap the expertise of overseas faculty/scientists including Non-resident Indians (NRIs). The Scheme was announced by Prime Minister of India during the 15th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held on January 8, 2017 in Bengaluru.

2. The VAJRA provides a unique opportunity for accomplished researchers worldwide to collaborate with talented Indian researchers and to engage in research with the fastest growing major economy. The Scheme offers adjunct/visiting faculty positions to overseas scientist/faculty/R&D professional including NRIs to institutions in India. The Scheme is expected to undertake collaborative research in frontier areas of S&T including the interdisciplinary areas such as energy, water, environment, health, security, nutrition, waste processing, advanced materials, high performance computing, cyber-physical systems, smart machines and manufacturing etc.

3. The salient features of the VAJRA scheme include (i) opportunities as an adjunct / visiting faculty for a period of 1 to 3 months per year to undertake high quality research; (ii) a payment of  lump-sum amount of US$ 15,000 in the first month of residency in a year and US$ 10,000/- per month in the other two months to cover their travel and honorarium. Please click here for the Brochure

4. Applications for the Scheme are open for submission from 1st July onwards. Interested candidates can apply through www.serbonline.in. The Scheme details and brochure are available at www.vajra-india.in.