The scheme helps to provide an opportunity for superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective fields of specialization and to harness their knowledge and erudition for the development of the State.

The objective of the scheme is to tap knowledge and provide support to superannuated outstanding scientists to pursue research in their respective fields of specialization and utilize their talent and use their experience in addressing state-level important issues.

Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)

Scientists/Academicians from Kerala State in the field of Science/Engineering who have retired from service or completed their assignments from reputed institutions with research publications in reputed journals are eligible to apply.

Yes, the applicant should be a Permanent Resident of Kerala.

No, an applicant who has availed of Emeritus Scientist Fellowship earlier (from KSCSTE or elsewhere) is not eligible to apply.

The candidate should have published a minimum of 3 peer-reviewed research papers with SCI-indexed journals with an impact factor greater than 2.0 or should have filed at least one patent in the last 3 years of application.

Monthly fellowship of ₹31,000/- for a maximum period of 3 years.

An annual Contingent grant of ₹1,00,000/- will also be paid for the entire project duration under the scheme.

Fellowship will be given for a period not exceeding three years, (Maximum duration of the project - 3 Years).

Under the scheme, the selection of candidate will be through review/evaluation by an expert committee.

Eligible applicant may apply online in the KSCSTE Web Portal for New application at the following link: https://submit.kscste.kerala.gov.in/

Scientist-in-charge (KSCSTE-ESS), Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram – 695004, Tel: +91 471 2548402, E-mail : jaya.kscste@kerala.gov.in, sasthrabodhini2011@gmail.com