Visiting Advanced Joint Research (VAJRA) is a Faculty scheme which enables NRIs and overseas scientific community to participate and contribute to research and development in India
Programme Type: Research and Development
Ministry / Department: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India
Focus Area: Science and Technology
Target Audience: NRIs and overseas scientific
Funding Agency: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India
Eligibility: Overseas scientist / faculty /R&D professional including Non-resident Indians (NRI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) / Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and should be an active researcher working with overseas academic / research / industrial organizations with proven track record of research and development
Purpose: Innovations, Research
Duration: 1 to 3 months
Application Method: Online
Fellowship / Financial Assistance: The VAJRA Faculty is provided a lump-sum amount of US$ 15000 in the first month of residency in a year and US$ 10000 p.m. in the other two months to cover their travel and honorarium