Summer Research Opportunity for Faculty of Other Institutions

For whom: Faculty of prominent engineering institutions. IIT GN may at its discretion also award this fellowship to teachers of other colleges/universities.
Objectives: To provide opportunities to faculty of other institutions to (i) participate in ongoing research projects at IIT GN, (ii) undergoing mentorship by faculty of IIT GN and, (iii) participate in developmental initiatives – [development of laboratories, new elective courses etc.]
Duration: At least 2 months; at most duration of summer break (Summer Break at IIT GN: May 1 – July 30, 2013).
Eligibility: The applicant must currently be a full-time faculty member at an institution and have a teaching experience of at least 2 years.
Requirements:

• Applicants are required to work with a member of IIT GN faculty and maintain regular work time.
• Applicants are required to submit a report to IIT GN at the end of the tenure.

Provisions for visitors:

• Monthly honorarium of Rs. 20,000/-
• Single furnished accommodation; visitors are required to pay for their own food/meals.
• Return rail travel (2nd AC) between Ahmedabad and place of work for joining IITGN and returning to parent institution.

Other Considerations:

• Applicants can spend at most 3 summers at IIT GN under this program.
• Each member of the faculty of IIT GN can work with at most 2 visitors in a given summer.

Application Procedure:

• Coordinate with appropriate faculty at IIT GN.
• Please complete the application available here (click here for application).

Last date for receiving applications is March 31st, 2013.