SIRE

The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India has launched "SERB International Research Experience (SIRE)".

The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), a statutory body under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India has launched "SERB International Research Experience (SIRE)". This Program aims to impart high-end research training in frontier areas of Science and Technology, which are of interest to India by providing an opportunity to visit leading institutions/universities across the globe for a period of 02-06 months. The SERB under this program selects candidates in frontier areas of S & T and supports their visit to top institutions around the globe, preferably to the institutions where internationally acclaimed scientists are working.

> Objectives:

• To build national capacity in frontier areas of Science and Technology by providing opportunities for International R&D experience by SIRE fellows.
• To tap the expertise gained by SIRE fellows to strengthen/initiate national programmes in their domain knowledge.
• To encourage research activities in priority areas that are still less explored in the Indian context.

• The scheme is open to Indian nationals only.
• Applicant should have a Ph.D. degree in the area of Science and Engineering from recognized institutions in India.
• The applicant must hold a permanent position in any Indian research and academic institution.
• Applicants having MBBS/MD degrees and Veterinary doctors are also eligible to apply.
• Applicants having a Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE) award are also eligible to apply.
• Applicant must submit a letter of support from the overseas host institution along with the application.
• The age limit for applying under this scheme shall be 40 years (as of the date of submission of application). Age relaxation of 5 years will be given to applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC/physically challenged and women categories.

• The selected fellows will be paid a monthly fellowship amount equivalent to US $ 3000.
• One-time Contingency/Preparatory allowances of ₹75,000/- to cover visa fees, airport transfer charges, insurance, etc.,
• Overseas Medical Insurance in India and abroad of ₹20,000/-.
• The selected fellows will also be provided the shortest route economy class airfare from their place of work in India to the place of the host institute and back.

Note 01: The maximum duration of the abroad visit is limited to 06 months.

Note 02: For scientists/researchers in regular employment, rules governing payment of salary, leave, medical, gratuity, GPF pension, etc. of the organization/ institution/ university to which the fellow belongs would continue to be applicable as per their institutional norms. No liability on any of these will be borne by SERB.