INAE Distinguished Professors/Technologists
Objective
The objective of this Scheme is to utilize the expertise of INAE Fellows after superannuation and those not in regular employment primarily for research in institutions/universities/Research & Development establishments, and industry in India. The Fellow may choose any institution of their choice which may be the same institution from where superannuated.
Eligibility
(i) Superannuated Fellows of INAE and are not in regular employment and below 75 years of age are eligible for In case of exceptional candidates, the same may be increased on case-to-case basis.
(ii) Applications can be submitted by the Fellows, 6 months prior to superannuation.
(iii) Should have been a Fellow of the Academy for at least 5 years.
(iv) Fellow should be superannuated on or before 31st December each year.
(v) Request for extension of tenure and re-nomination of INAE Fellows who have already availed the scheme once, shall not be considered.
Number of Positions
Tenure
The term of the INAE Distinguished Professors/Technologists will be for a maximum period of three years or up to 75 years of age. In case of exceptional candidates, the same may be increased on case-to-case basis.
Value
There shall be no financial provision except a token honorarium of Rs 10,000/- per month only shall be provided to the selected nominees w.e.f. July 1, 2025.
Operation of the Scheme
(a) Applications under this Scheme shall be invited from the Fellows of the Academy. Applications complete in all respects will be sent through the Head of the institution where the Fellow intends to work, along with Certificate of Support to INAE office by 30th September each year.
(b) The Token Honorarium for the selected nominees will be made available by INAE to the sponsoring institution.
(c) The Distinguished Professors/ shall submit Utilization Certificate along with Statement of Expenditure by 15th February each year, for release of grant for the next year.
(d) The Distinguished Professors/ Technologists shall submit one-page Annual Report (in 1000 words) of the work done in the month of February of each year, to INAE.
(e) The INAE Distinguished Professors/Technologists are requested to publish his/her research results in Transactions of INAE. They may also consider organizing seminars/ workshops /conferences under INAE Banner.
Interactions / Obligations
INAE Distinguished Professor/Technologist is allowed to take up sponsored research and consultancy within the norms of the host institute.
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