Wednesday, 28 November 2018

ESSO-NCESS Junior Research Fellowship 2018

What is ESSO-NCESS Junior Research Fellowship 2018?

 ESSO-NCESS Junior Research Fellowship 2018 is a scholarship for eligible candidates who want to 
pursue doctoral and postdoctoral research in the areas of earth system sciences. Junior Research
 Fellowship is applicable to CSIR-UGC NET-JRF qualified candidates and for candidates 
having DST INSPIRE Fellowship.

Who is offering this scholarship ?

ESSO - National Centre for Earth Science Studies is offering this scholarship with an aim to focus 
on four core research areas viz. Crustal Processes, Coastal Processes, Atmospheric Processes and 
Natural Resources and Environmental Management.

Who can apply for this scholarship ?


  • Candidates not exceeding 28 years as on 30.09.2015.
  • 1st class M.Sc./M.Tech. Degree in Earth System Sciences or related field with valid 
  • CSIR-UGC NET qualification for JRF.
Note: The selected candidates will be required to register for a Ph.D. degree after completion of
 the coursework within a year from the date of joining.

What are the benefits ?

Remuneration: INR 25,000 per month consolidated plus admissible HRA, leave and other benefits
 for initial two years, and INR 28,000 per month consolidated plus admissible HRA and other benefits 
during subsequent year/s subject to satisfactory performance. Sufficient contingent grant for supporting
 field work, etc., will also be provided during the tenure of the Fellowship. 

How can you apply ?

The application can be submitted by post only by following these steps:
Step 1: Download the application form. 
Step 2: Fill in the necessary details.
Step 3: Attach all the required documents.
Step 4: Finally, submit an ink-signed copy of the application on the prescribed form only.
Step 5: Completed applications along with enclosures should be sent to: 
The Director, National Centre for Earth Science Studies, 
Akkulam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – 695011.

What are the selection criteria ?

Date of Interview: Interviews will be held twice or thrice a year, usually after the date of declaration
 of NET CSIR-UGC results. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a personal interview for which
 they will be paid for 2nd/Sleeper Class Train/Bus fare. 

Terms and Conditions

  1. In the case of SC/ST/OBC category students, attested copy of caste certificate MUST be
  2.  enclosed with the application.
  3. All applications should mention e-mail id and contact telephone number of the applicant.
  4. Initially, the Fellowship will be for a maximum period of 3 years. Continuance during this 
  5. period will depend on satisfactory performance. 

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