Programmes & Schemes
AICTE and INAE have launched the AICTE-INAE TEACHERS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP SCHEME for Engineering Teachers for Doctoral Research in Central Laboratories in order to promote a research culture amongst the faculty in AICTE approved engineering institutions. Under this scheme, engineering teachers in AICTE approved engineering colleges/institutions shall be sponsored to pursue research in Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)/ Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)/ Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)/ Department of Space (DoS) laboratories leading to the award of a Ph.D degree in the chosen field of study. The Ph.D degree will be awarded by the concerned organizations of CSIR, DRDO, DAE and DoS. The period of association of the engineering teachers selected under this scheme will be a maximum of three years. The age of the candidate should be 35 years or below.