Research Fellowship Initiative

Presentation to the

IRCC Advisory Committee

4th July 2003

Motivation

• Constraint – Research – Absence of good quality, motivated project staff

• Scheme – designed to address this constraint

• Similar schemes exist – KVPY(DST), YEFP(IISc)

• Aim : To provide a pool of quality research manpower to work on R&D projects

Features

• Catch them young – Talented students , good academic records, research interest

• Advertisement, Tech fest, Road Shows

• Selection criteria

• Attractive package – M.Tech/M.Sc/Phd +project salary+ travel for conferences + other benefits

Implementation

• First Batch to be admitted in June 2004

• Selection to be completed by December 2003

• Proposed Committee to detail out scheme-Prof P.Seshu (Mechanical Engg) Convenor

Prof M.K. Srinivasan (Maths)

Prof A.M Kulkarni (Electrical Engg)

Mr H.S. Varma (Asst Registrar, IRCC)