This scheme aims to impart high-end research training in frontier areas of Science and Technology, which are of interest to India by providing an opportunity to visit leading institutions/universities across the globe for a period of 02-06 months.

The following are the objectives of the scheme: To build national capacity in frontier areas of Science and Technology by providing opportunities for International R&D experience by SIRE fellows. To tap the expertise gained by SIRE fellows to strengthen/initiate national programmes in their domain knowledge. To encourage research activities in priority areas which are still less explored in Indian context.

Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India

No, any applicant is eligible to avail this fellowship only once in his / her career.

No. The duration of the proposed visit must be within 02-6 months.

No, SIRE fellowship must be utilized only for the purpose for which it has been sanctioned.

No. SERB will not provide any type of cancellation / rescheduling charges or extra baggage charges.

The maximum age limit to apply under SIRE programme is 40 years. However, SC/ST/OBC and Women candidates will be given age relaxation of 5 years, provided, the applicant has submitted the valid category proof.

Fellowship will be cancelled and given support will be withdrawn at any stage. SERB has all the rights to take any action in consultation with the applicant's parent organization / university / institute etc. including refund of entire amount spent on the SIRE Fellow along with the interest thereon to SERB.

Yes.

Yes.

No. Only those candidates who have completed their Ph.D. from India are eligible to apply.

No.

Yes, however, the institution must endorse the tenure track faculty as permanent faculty.

The application for consideration under the SERB International Research Experience (SIRE) Program can be submitted through the SERB online portal www.serbonline.in only when the call for proposal in made.