Science and Engineering Research Council Fast track scheme for young scientists
Scholarship
SERC Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientists (FAST) from Dept of Science & Technology
The Department of Science and Technology, through Fast Track Scheme for Young Scientists, provides quick research funding to young scientists below the age of 35 years (relaxable by 5 years in the case of SC/ST/OBC, woman and physically handicapped category) to undertake independent research in newly emerging and frontier areas of science and engineering.
Important Dates
Eligibility
- The applicant should possess any of the following degrees:-
- Ph.D in Basic Science (Life Science, Physical Science, Chemical Science, Earth & Atmospheric Science, Mathematical Science), Engineering/Technology, Medicine/Surgery, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Science or equivalent.
- Masters degree in Engineering/Technology, Medicine/Surgery, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Agriculture or equivalent.
- The candidate should be less than 35 years on the date on which the application is received in DST. However age relaxation of 5 years would be given to scientists belonging to SC/ST/OBC, Women and Physically Handicapped category.
How to Apply
The applicants must fulfill all the eligibility criteria as mentioned in the prospectus.
Applicants shall receive a maximum amount of Rs.17.00 lakhs. The period is 3 years.
Aspirants must develop a good scientific proposal. This proposal must include significant novelty and ought to lead to the fortification of scientific knowledge.
Projects that are based on Recombinant DNA work must be certified by the Institutional Biosafety Committee.
Project experiments that are based on human or animal subjects must be certified by the Institutional Ethics Committee.
All information that is important must be given in the proposals text itself.
Applications that are incomplete will not be considered.
Last Date
The last date for application is
Contact Details
Science and Engineering Research Board
5 & 5A, Lower Ground Floor
Vasant Square Mall
Sector-B, Pocket-5
Vasant Kunj
New Delhi – 110 070
For General Enquiries
Telephone: +91-11-40000358