The Swiss Government has announced its call for applications for its Excellence Scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

• The deadline for receipt of applications is 11 November 2023.
• For candidates from India, PhD, research and post-doctoral scholarships are available.
• The research scholarship is available to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (with a minimum qualification of holding a master’s degree) who plan to go to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at the doctoral or post-doctoral level.
• At one of these higher education institutions, academic supervisors will only consider candidates they nominate for research scholarships. These scholarships are awarded for research at all Swiss cantonal universities, universities of applied sciences, and the two federal institutes of technology, as well as the four research institutes.

Objectives

• To enable selected applicants to undertake research in the realm of their PhD at one of the 10 Swiss cantonal universities, the two Swiss federal institutes of technology, the public teaching and research institutes, or the universities of applied sciences.
• Valid for full-time research in Switzerland only.

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree or equivalent achieved before 31 July 2024
• Applicants must be born after 31 December 1988.
• A research proposal including a timeframe.
• Mandatory letter from an academic host professor.

Duration

• Scholarship starts for the academic year 2024-25: 1 September 2024.
• 12 months maximum (starting in September).
• No prolongation possible.

Fellowship Amount

• The scholarship amounts to a monthly payment of CHF 1920.
• The scholarship amount covers the living costs of one person only.
• This scholarship is not a salary.

Selection Criteria

• The candidate: academic profile, research capacity, and motivation.
• The research project: originality and methodological soundness.
• The academic context: quality and context of supervision and potential for future academic cooperation.

For more information (How to apply, application form, and documents that need to be submitted):

Visit this website

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The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is starting a new programme ‘WISE Fellowship for PhD (WISE-PhD)’ under ‘Women in Science and Engineering-KIRAN (WISE-KIRAN)’ Scheme with the aim to provide an opportunity to carry out PhD in Basic and Applied Sciences. The project proposals are invited under the ‘WISE-PhD’ programme from unemployed women who desire to pursue PhD with this fellowship. 

The WISE-PhD Programme aims to empower women pursuing a Ph.D. in basic and applied sciences. Eligible women between 27-45 years, with age relaxation for SC/ST/PH category, can avail 3 years of comprehensive support. Join this initiative for academic empowerment, mentorship, and research opportunities in a diverse and inclusive scientific community.

WISE-PhD Programme: Empowering Women in Sciences for Ph.D. Pursuit

Subject Areas

Support is available in 5 subject areas namely, i) Physical & Mathematical Sciences; ii) Chemical Sciences; iii) Life Sciences; iv) Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, and; v) Engineering & Technology.

Eligibility

Women who want to register themselves for a PhD or are already registered in PhD but not getting any fellowship are eligible to apply to the WISE-PhD programme for financial support. It is mandatory to register for PhD within 6 months of receipt of the recommendation letter. The following are the primary eligibility criteria:

1. Qualification: The applicant should have M. Sc./ M. Tech. or equivalent degree like B. Tech., M.Phil., M. Pharm. etc. in basic and applied sciences from a recognized University/ Institute.
2. Age: The age should be 27-45 years. However, there is 3 years of age relaxation in the upper age limit for SC/ ST/ PH candidates.
3. Employment: Women in regular employment are not eligible for WISE-PhD.

Project Duration

The project is tenable for a maximum period of five (5) years or till submission of PhD thesis, whichever is earlier.

Emoluments

The fellowship amount under the WISE-PhD programme is Rs.31,000/- along with House Rent Allowances as per norms, a Research Grant of Rs.1.00 lakh per year, and Institutional Overhead Charges as per DST norms.

Selection Process

A preliminary screening will be done of the project proposals received under WISE-PhD and a final selection would be made as per the recommendations of the Subject Expert Committees (SECs). The final decision of DST will be communicated to the applicants only after obtaining due administrative and financial approvals.

How to apply

The call is open throughout the year for proposal submission under WISE-PhD at ePMS (https://onlinedst.gov.in). The proposal format is available at https://dst.gov.in, https://onlinedst.gov.in and ‘https://online-wosa.gov.in’ under WISE-KIRAN Division.

Last Date of Submission

Proposal submission is open throughout the year.

For detailed information, please refer to WISE-PhD Guidelines at https://dst.gov.in and https://online-wosa.gov.in. For further clarification email enquiry-wosdst@gov.in.

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Deakin University is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the HDR Scholarship – Research Training Program Scholarship (RTP) and Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR).

These prestigious scholarships, available to both domestic and international students, provide excellent opportunities for aspiring researchers to pursue their higher degrees at Deakin. With funding from the Australian Government and Deakin University, the RTP and DUPR scholarships offer a range of benefits and support to exceptional candidates.

The RTP scholarships are funded by the Australian Government, while the DUPR scholarships are funded by Deakin University. Both awards are available to domestic and international students. Only top-ranked applicants will be offered an RTP.

Deakin University Opens Applications for HDR Scholarships: RTP and DUPR

Application Dates and Key Information

Prospective applicants are encouraged to refer to the application dates for candidature and scholarship, which can be found on the key dates for research students page.

It is important to stay informed about the relevant deadlines and requirements to ensure a successful application.

Benefits and Duration

Successful RTP and DUPR scholarship recipients will receive a variety of benefits and support throughout their research journey.

The stipend, which is tax-exempt, amounts to $33,500 per annum, effective from May 28, 2023.

Additionally, students relocating from interstate or overseas to study at Deakin may be awarded a relocation allowance ranging from $500 to $1,500, depending on individual circumstances.

International students will also receive a Single Overseas Student Health Cover policy for the duration of their student visa.

The duration of the scholarships varies depending on the degree pursued. For doctoral degree candidates, the stipend is provided for a period of three years, while tuition fee offset is available for four years.

Research master’s degree recipients receive stipend support for two years, along with a two-year tuition fee offset.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for an RTP Stipend, RTP Fees Offset, RTP Allowance, or DUPRS, students must be enrolled in an HDR course of study at Deakin University, regardless of their domestic or international status.

Applicants seeking an RTP Fees Offset should not be receiving a similar award or scholarship from the Commonwealth intended to offset HDR fees. Furthermore, students receiving income from another source to cover general living costs greater than 75% of the RTP or DUPRS stipend rate may not be eligible.

It’s important to review the research degree entry pathways page for detailed information on admission requirements to an HDR course at Deakin University.

Selection Process

The allocation of RTP and DUPRS Stipends will be conducted through a competitive process based on the ranking guidelines outlined by Deakin University.

Applicants must have completed a minimum of four years of tertiary education studies and demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, with a minimum of 80% or equivalent in the research component of their previous studies.

Factors such as relevant work experience, research publications, and other research involvement will also be taken into consideration. Currently, enrolled HDR students can apply for these scholarships, but there are limitations based on the stage of their course.

Deakin University is proud to offer the HDR Scholarship – Research Training Program Scholarship (RTP) and Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) to outstanding domestic and international students.

These scholarships, funded by the Australian Government and Deakin University, provide generous stipends, allowances, and support throughout the research journey. Aspiring researchers are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and application dates to take advantage of this exceptional opportunity.

or more detailed information, please refer to the Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) Scholarships Procedure. (HDR) Scholarships Procedure and the research degree entry pathways page on the Deakin University website.

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The government of India devised many fellowships and schemes to support active researchers and scientists to carry out research in the field of Engineering, Science, and Technology. In this article, iLovePhD presented the list of top PhD and Post-doctoral funding research grant schemes developed for the researchers.

Explore a comprehensive guide to PhD funding schemes in India. Discover various research scholarships, doctoral grants, and financial support opportunities available for pursuing a PhD in Indian universities. Find valuable information on research funding, scholarships for PhD students, and higher education funding options to support your doctoral journey in India.

List of PhD Funding in India 2023

We hope this would be helpful for the researchers and scientists to pursue their research with funding.

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The Fulbright Specialist Program provides an opportunity for Indian universities and institutions of higher learning to draw on the expertise of U.S. scholars and professionals and develop linkages with American institutions. Specialist grants focus on strengthening and supporting the development needs of institutions and broadening institutional cooperation. Fulbright Specialists work in their areas of expertise as they enhance their understanding of the cultural and educational contexts of the host country through engagement with the host community.

Eligible Institutions

Host institutions should be involved in university-level teaching or training, the expansion of partnerships between universities and specialized institutions, and the promotion of international and cross-institutional cooperation. Institutions eligible to request a Fulbright Specialist include:

• Institutions/organizations of higher education approved and listed on the website of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, including institutions accredited by AICTE, UGC and other Apex Level Bodies of the Ministry )
• Medical institutions accredited by the Medical Council of India (MCI)

Possible Fulbright Specialist Activities

The Fulbright Specialist Program encourages host institutions to tailor projects to their own needs. However, all projects should have an education or training focus. Due to the short-term nature of the exchange, projects should have concrete objectives that can be achieved over the course of the Specialist’s visit. Past Specialists have supported host institutions by conducting activities such as:

• Delivering seminars or workshops
• Consulting on faculty or workforce development
• Developing academic or training curricula and materials
• Lecturing at the graduate or undergraduate level
• Conducting needs assessments or evaluations for a program or institution

Note: Personal research projects, including clinical medical research or projects involving patient contact, are not eligible for funding under the Fulbright Specialist Program.

Grant Length

The length of a Fulbright Specialist project must be a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 42 days, including travel days and weekends.

Program Costs

Costs for Fulbright-Nehru Specialist grants are shared by USIEF and the host institution. USIEF pays for international airfare and an honorarium to the Specialist. The host institution is responsible for the cost of housing, meals and any necessary, program- related, in-country transportation. In-country costs may be supplied by the host institution as in-kind services and/or funds paid directly to the specialist. Note that in-country transportation refers to transportation once the Specialist has arrived in the city of the activity, and not to flights taken as part of the international travel.

Eligible Fields

Eligible fields include Agriculture • American (U.S.) Studies • Anthropology • Archaeology • Biology Education • Business Administration • Chemistry Education • Communications and Journalism • Computer Science and Information Technology • Economics • Education • Engineering Education • Environmental Science • Law • Library Science • Math Education • Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies • Physics Education • Political Science • Public Administration • Public/Global Health • Social Work • Sociology • Urban Planning.

Download sub-disciplines in each eligible field.

Requesting a U.S. Scholar

Specialists, who represent a wide range of professional and academic disciplines, are competitively selected to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster based on their knowledge, skill sets, and ability to make a significant contribution to projects overseas. Those individuals that have been approved to join the Fulbright Specialist Roster are then eligible to be matched with approved projects designed by host institutions. Host institutions have the following options for requesting a U.S. scholar:

• Roster Named Requests identify Specialists already on the Roster in the project application. The host institution and the Specialist have been in contact and mutually agreeable project dates and goals are included in the project application.
• Named Requests to identify an individual that is not on the Roster, but specifically requested by the host institution. The host institution and the Specialist candidate have been in contact and mutually agreeable project dates and goals are included in the project application. A candidate may apply to the Roster before a project application is submitted, but will need to be peer-reviewed and approved. Candidates not on the Roster who are in contact with host institutions are strongly encouraged to immediately apply to the Roster by visiting the following link: https://worldlearning-community.force.com/FSP/WL_SiteLogin.
• Open Requests do not identify a candidate in the project proposal. USIEF and World Learning will assist with identifying an individual with suitable technical or professional experience that is approved by the host institution.

Also refer to: https://fulbrightspecialist.worldlearning.org/eligibility-host-institutions/.

IMPORTANT – India-Specific Guidelines for Submitting Applications

Please read the following guidelines carefully before proceeding further.

1. Applications requesting multiple visits for specialists will not be approved. Therefore, please do not select this option when submitting the form.
2. No more than one application in a field from an institution should be submitted.
3. Funding is not available to cover any part of local hospitality expenses on behalf of the host institution. Local hospitality (housing, meals, local transportation, and program-related in-country travel) must be borne by host institutions. Therefore, please do not select options that will make your application ineligible.
4. Grants are limited. Preference will be given to institutes/university departments that have not hosted a Fulbright Specialist in the last three years.
5. All selected applicants will be notified about the result by August 2023.
6. Processing of the selected applications typically takes 4-5 months after the deadline. Please take this timeline into account when planning the start date of the project.

Application Procedure

Interested institutions may download the Host Institution Project Proposal (Application) Template. This document includes all questions that host institutions must complete when they submit the required online application through the Fulbright Specialist Program Portal (FSP). This document would be helpful in reviewing all of the required information before submitting the online application.

Applications must be submitted online through FSP Portal – https://worldlearning-community.force.com/FSPHost/. Please read the Host Institution Application Instructions carefully and follow the instructions for the submission of applications.

Note: Project proposals submitted via post/courier or email as a Word or PDF attachment will not be accepted. All project proposals must be submitted online through the FSP Portal only.

Last date for submission of the application on the portal: is April 30, 2023.

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Publishing research articles in academia is very important. Together, getting many sources to cite your research work shows the strength of your research contribution. The main factor of getting low citations of good journal publications is having low visibility among the scientific community. In this article, ilovephd provides 7 easy tips to increase your journal citation score in Google Scholar, Research Gate, and Web of Science, and so on.

7 Tips to Increase Your Journal Citation Score

1. Consistent Author Name

• Author names are identifiers of the work which helps another researcher to find the exact research work.
• Usage of a consistent name format throughout the academic career may strengthen your journal citation score.
• If your articles are published in an inconsistent name in several publications, it will be difficult for citation databases to index your citation.

2. SEO for an Article

• Search Engine Optimization(SEO) is the key factor that will help your article to get easy organic visibility in people to search your keyword in search engines.
• Proper usage of targeted keywords in the title, abstract, and keyword area will help search engines rank your article on the top search result page.
• The good visibility of your article in the organic search will get a higher chance of getting a citation.

3. Publish Data Sets

• Once you published your article in a journal, you can also publish your datasets online.
• Datasets are directly linked with your research work, so people who use your datasets also cite your article.
• Publishing datasets are good practice to increase your research visibility.

4. High-impact Journal Publication

• Select top tire journals to publish your article.
• Many researchers trust papers published in high-impact factor journals.
• Also, citing a more trusted source will increase the acceptance ratio of a manuscript.

5. Publish a Review Paper to Increase Citation Score

• It is a proven strategy for, publishing a review paper to get more citations.
• Many researchers find review papers to get a better understanding of the research work they carry out.
• publishing a good quality review in a high-impact factor journal will increase your citation score.

6. Publish in Open Access Journals

• Open access journals(OAJ) are freely accessible journals, which will be easily downloadable from the internet.
• The wide availability of the OA journals will improve your citation score without any doubt.

7. Share online pre-prints on Social Media

• Pre-prints are quick formatted journal articles that are available from many journals.
• Share your research pre-prints on social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, ResearchGate, and Reddit(r/Science).
• Free availability of your new findings online ensures more citations of our work.

I hope, this article helps you to know the tips for increasing citations of published research articles.

7 Ways-A Published High Impact Factor Journal Article Will Boost Your Career

How do get Published in High Impact Journals?

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Applications are invited for the Quad fellowship is a first of its kind scholarship
program that brings together up to 25 engineers, mathematicians, scientists, and
technologists from each of the four Quad countries (Australia, India, Japan, and the
United States) to advance innovation and research by pursuing their graduate degrees
in the United States.

Quad Fellowship

The Quad Fellowship, a new graduate-level fellowship designed to build ties among the
next generation of scientists and technologists, is recruiting its first cohort this year.

This program will sponsor 100 exceptional American, Japanese, Australian, and Indian master’s and doctoral students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to study in the United States.

Quad fellowship will develop a network of science and technology experts committed to advancing innovation and collaboration in the private, public, and academic sectors, in their own nations and among Quad countries.

The program will build a foundational understanding among Quad Scholars of one another’s societies and cultures through cohort-wide trips and robust programming with each country’s top scientists, technologists, and politicians.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
• Be citizens or legal permanent residents of Australia, India, Japan, or the United States
• Have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a STEM field by August 2023
• Have a demonstrated record of superior academic achievement at the undergraduate level
• If applicants are currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program, they may apply if they will be enrolled in a qualified academic program during their time as a Fellow (i.e., August 2023 – May 2024)

How to Apply

Details may be seen in the link: https://www.quadfellowship.org/outreachpackaqe (Password: QuadFellowship2O22).

There will be no financial liability on the part of UGC for this fellowship programme.

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Research Collaboration involves researchers from different stature, funding status, country and different organizations. Basically, their collaboration builds based on mutual understanding, work towards mutually interesting and beneficial research. These can be classified into different types.

In this article, ilovephd provides the classification of 6 types of research collaboration

What is Research Collaboration?

The term ‘Research collaboration‘ implies that a team of individual researchers is working toward achieving a common goal.

Although each team member may be responsible for a defined area of research, all researchers should understand how their work will contribute to the completion of the whole project.

6 Types of Research Collaboration

1. Collaboration within the institution

• In this type, members of two research groups in different departments of the same institution work together on a project.
• No external funding is involved to carry out the research.
• The work is divided reasonably equally between the two groups.
• All members will meet together regularly to review their progress and plan for the publication of their results.
• Communication can take place with collaborators in close proximity to each other (e.g. face-to-face).

2. Research collaboration with a private company

• In this type, a researcher from a private company works with the research group of an academic faculty member for several months.
• During this time the non-academic researcher pursues his own project while learning about current techniques and research questions from the graduate students in the group.
• Communication can take place with collaborators in close proximity to each other (e.g. face-to-face).

3. Collaboration with other institution

• In this type of collaboration, a researcher(Senior researcher) who receives federal funding will invite and collaborate with other researchers(Junior researchers) from other institutions.
• This basically happens to complete a large data collection.
• Communication can take place with collaborators through E-mail or Telephone.

4. Research collaboration with other institution in person

• In this type, a researcher travels to another institution for a particular period of time to learn some new techniques or collecting data.
• Each time a researcher visits the institution he/she stays for 2-3 weeks and participates in the research of the other research group.
• Communication can take place with collaborators in close proximity to each other (e.g. face-to-face)

5. Collaboration based on task expertise

• Research has several parts(Data collection, Conducting an experiment, result in analysis, reviewing result and so on).
• In this, a data collecting expert will collaborate with data analyst from the same or other institution upon some mutual agreement.
• They agree to each carry out their own analysis of the new compound and then combine their results for publication.

6. International Research collaboration

• In this type, in order to gain a more global perspective of the research problem, the collaboration among researchers will be established from different countries and different institutions.
• All research groups independently apply for their own funding.
• The collaborators agree that all data collected regarding the question they are studying will be made available to the entire collaboratives.
• Communication can take place with collaborators through E-mail or Telephone.

Collaboration helps to increase one’s capacity to approach more complex research problems and gives a chance to work with a similar interested scientific peer group around the world.

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The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) was established to promote the basic research in Science and Engineering and to provide financial assistance to persons engaged in such research, academic institutions, research and development laboratories, industrial concerns and other agencies for such research and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto are the primary and distinctive mandate of the Board.

SERB aims to build up the best management systems which would match the best global practices in the area of promotion and funding of basic research.

SERB Core Research Grant (CRG)

The SERB Core Research Grant (CRG) scheme encourages emerging and eminent scientist in the field of science and engineering for an individual centric competitive mode of funding. Since the scheme provides core research support to the active researchers, the existing name Extramural Research (EMR) has been renamed as Core Research Grant (CRG). 

This article gives the 6 important tips to prepare a successful project proposal for SERB Core Research Grant (CRG).

Tip 1: Title preparation

For title preparation, List all accepted abbreviations and words that information the reviewer of the content and mission relevance.

Arrange abbreviations into a compelling and write an informative title that fits the space.

When selecting the title, emphasize the product of the research, not the process.

Tip 2: Project Summary

The project summary is the most important part of the project proposal for SERB.

The summary of proposal should be easily interpretable by laypersons.

Try to avoid writing the proposal in the last minute.

Don’t write the review background or past accomplishment.

Create linear flow of logic when linked, one after another.

Make the summary as a standalone page.

Tip 3: SERB Presentation

Try to restrict the number of slide from 5 to 8 when preparing the propsal presentation.

The first slide must be the Title with Affiliation.

Write a clearly about the proposed objective and expected outcome.

Neatly present the work plan and methodology.

List the publication details from the last 5 years which should be relevant to the proposed work.

List the detailed ongoing and completed projects (if available)

Important ->Details of budget: clearly specify the budget which is really required to accomplish the proposed project.

Tip 4: Common errors to avoid

Trt to avoid poor methodological approach in the proposal.

The proposal should not be conflict with any ethical issues.

Avoid lack of adequate justification.

Tip 5: Beware of predatory journals

Avoid Publishing your research in predatory journals

Articles published in predatory journals may be one of reasons to get you project rejected.

Tip 6: Before Submission

Revisit the complete proposal twice before submitting. A simple error will create a bad impression at first sight.

Proofread before submission and check whether you used the correct format given from SERB online.

Also, verify all the symbols and fonts, plots etc.,

How to apply SERB CRG:

The Call for applications will be notified through the website www.serbonline.in and www.serb.gov.in. The application form along with a proper research proposal highlighting the research work to be undertaken should be submitted online through the website www.serbonline.in.

Hope, this article helps you to prepare a better and successful CRG proposal.

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