appcb.ap.nic.in Research Fellowship 2018-19 : Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board

APPCB Research Fellowship

The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) invites applications for Research Fellowship Scheme 2018-19.

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Objective

The objective of this program is to acquire benefit of research for the Board, and betterment of the State through the students exploring in the environmental field.

In this regard, the APPCB- Ph.D Fellowship will identify motivated young talented researchers and provide them support for doing research in frontier areas of Environmental Science and Engineering.

Eligibility

** The applicant should be an Indian citizen and hold a master’s degree in Science/Engineering from a recognized University
** The applicant should have qualified UGC -NET or GATE or APSLET.

** The upper age limit for the fellowship is 25 years at the time of the submission of application.
** Age relaxation of 5 years will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST and 3 years for OBC/Physically Challenged & Women candidates.

Application Procedure

Just follow the below steps to apply for the APPCB Research Fellowship Scheme 2018-19.

Steps :
Step 1 : Go to the official website of Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board provided above.
Step 2 : Then download the application form from the official website or you can directly download it from below mentioned link.

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https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/pdf2018/32750-Form.pdf

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Step 3 : Fill the application form with the required details
Step 4 : The application form along with detailed CV of the candidate, certificate from the guide (Annexure-II) and format for guide (Annexure-III) should be submitted to the Member Secretary, APPCB.

Note :
The applicant must identify a suitable Mentor under whom the proposed research would be carried out.

Fellowship Details

The fellows will be entitled to receive the grants as given below
1. Fellowship – As per rules of JRF prescribed by Department of Science and Technology, CSIR, Government of India (Rs. 25,000/- +HRA per month for first two years and Rs. 28,000/- +HRA per month for third year).

2. Contingency Grant Rs. 25,000/- per annum. Contingency grant can be used for consumables, typing, stationery, photography, training, visit, participating in conferences within or outside the State.

Selection Procedure

The selection will be based on the recommendations of an Expert Committee that will be constituted by the APPCB. If required, the applicants may be called for personal interview.

General Rules & Conditions

** The selected candidate under the aforesaid Scheme shall furnish the Bond for 3 (three) years working on the subject preferred. The amount of this Bond shall be equal to the sum of four months’ financial assistance.

** The fellows must seek the consent of APPCB if he/she intends to be away from the implementing institute (except for field work related to the project) continuously for a period more than four weeks.

** APPCB is having state of are infrastructure laboratories at their regional and zonal offices across AP and research scholars can use these facilities as per their work requirement.

** The selected candidate shall have no right or claim for permanent or temporary service in the Board, on completion of 3 years task assigned under this scheme.

** The selected candidate shall furnish a progress report on the functions carried out at least during a twice in a year to the Research Advisory Committee and/or to the Member Secretary of the Board through his/her controlling officer.

** The selected candidate shall maintain cordial and considerate relations with officers/employee of the Board.

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