PSSI Research Grant

PSSI Research Grant

Every year, PSSI awards a few research grants to enable Research Scholars and Post-doctoral Fellows (below 32 years) to do collaborative research at a research institute other than their own.

This grant includes a stipend of Rs.1,500/- p.m. for three months, second class to and fro rail travel and local accommodation.
Candidates may please apply with their research proposal, approvals from their research guide and host institution where the candidate intends to conduct research.
The candidate should also enclose a short biodata to the Secretary, PSSI, along with the application on or before 15th April /15 October.
Applications will be accepted twice a year (April and October).
The area of research could be in a topic related to plasma science and technology.
For more details regarding the awards contact : Secretary, PSSI.

Past receipients of this grant

(2005) Ms. Neelam Kumari Jha, BIT Mesra, Ranchi
(2004) Ms. Kavita Rani Rajkhowa, CPP, Guwahati
(2003) Mr. Ram Prakash, IASST Guwahati
(2002) Mr. Siddhartha Shankar Kaushik, CCP, Guwahati
(2001) Mr. Nirab Chandra Adhikari, IASST, Guwahati
(2000) Ms. Putul Kalita, IASST, Guwahati

Format for the application

1	Name of the applicant
2	Date of birth
3	PSSI membership Number
4	Present Institution of applicant
5	Address for correspondence (including e-mail)
6	Degree/qualifications (give details)
7	Present research activities
8	Description of proposed work
9	Suggested dates for work at host institute
10	Reccomendation from the supervisor/HOD of the applicant's institution
11	Suggested host institution and address (please enclose a letter of approval from the sugested institution
12	Signature of applicant with date.

PSSI Members are requested to encourage young research scholars to apply for this fellowship, which provides them a chance to interact with the people working in their field at any national research centers.

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