Research proposals and Post Doctoral fellowship under cognitive science research initiative

INTRODUCTION

.:: Research proposals and Post Doctoral fellowship under cognitive science research initiative ::. Individual Research Proposal for 2011-12: The interested scientists are welcome to participate in this Cognitive Science Research Initiative and submit research proposals in their area of expertise. The SERC project format is available at the website: www.serc-dst.org. The scientists are requested to use "SERC PROJECT FORMAT" for submitting research proposals which is available at www.serc-dst.org. General information and instructions can also be seen at same web address. Fifteen (15) copies of the proposal along with its soft version are to be submitted. The envelope should be superscribed "Proposal for Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSI)".

COURSE AND ELIGIBILITY

Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2011-12: Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the award of "DST-CSI-Postdoctoral Fellowship" for pursuing research in frontier areas of Cognitive Science. The fellowship is tenable in Research Institutions/Universities/Non-profit R&D Institutions within India. The fellowships are awarded under a programme "Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSI)" sponsored by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

CAREER PROSPECTS

Eligibility: The applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Science and Engineering with research interests in Cognitive Science and a good academic record. Those who have already submitted Ph.D. thesis are also eligible to apply. Applicants in regular positions in Research Institutions/Universities/Non-profit R&D Institutions are not eligible. The applicants should be below 40 years of age.

PAY PACKAGE

Last date to apply: 1st August, 2011