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JRF:  Further Particulars

The purpose of this note is to provide information about the nature and status of a Junior Research Fellow of Trinity College (a Fellow under Title A). Please read these Further Particulars carefully before proceeding to make an application.

A Research Fellowship provides an opportunity to spend up to four years in Cambridge undertaking post‐doctoral research or scholarly work at an early stage of an academic career; this research may be on a topic essentially of the Fellow’s own choice. However for an experimental scientist, suitable arrangements must be made with one of the laboratories in the University, and if short-listed a letter obtained detailing those arrangements.

The College wishes to encourage applications from a wide range of candidates and the Fellowships are available in all branches of University studies. Nevertheless, those who contemplate applying for a Fellowship at Trinity should realise that candidates will be judged against the very highest academic criteria. In particular, the standard of research expected for election to a Fellowship is much higher than that which is merely adequate for a ‘good’ PhD. Potential candidates could usefully consult their research supervisor or some other knowledgeable person before deciding whether to apply.

The basic obligation of a Research Fellow is to engage full‐time in research and its dissemination. Like all Fellows, Research Fellows are welcome – indeed encouraged – to participate fully in the life and activities of the College. Research Fellows are not required to contribute to teaching, although a Fellow who wishes to do so may undertake, for extra payment, some limited teaching within the College and University. The number of Research Fellows elected varies from year to year depending on the strength of competition; in recent years it has been between 5 and 8.

Emoluments, Rights and Privileges

Fellows under Title A who reside within the University precincts and devote themselves to study and research receive a stipend. For each year spent doing research in Cambridge, a Research Fellow receives a stipend from the College of £34,556 (reviewable in line with academic stipends). However, a Fellow who is registered for a further course of study in the United Kingdom (e.g. a PhD degree) will normally receive, instead of a stipend, a student maintenance grant at the rate of £25,431 per annum until completion of the course of study. A Fellow who is following a comparable course of study outside the United Kingdom will receive a stipend of £32,829 per annum. The stipend or maintenance grant will be reduced in respect of any emolument received from a source outside College. In addition, a Research Fellow enjoys all the other privileges of a Fellow – including a single-person residential set of rooms in the College, free of rent but subject to tax and a service charge, and subject to availability; otherwise, a housing allowance of £9,000 per annum and the opportunity to rent a College‐owned flat; free meals at the High Table; access to funds for the support of research and attendance at conferences; and use of all the College’s facilities. Title A Fellows are also entitled to an annual taxable childcare allowance of £9,000  for the first child and £2,000 for each subsequent child.

Taking up a Fellowship

The decisive meeting to choose the new Fellows will take place on 13 January 2025 and applicants will be informed of the results immediately afterwards. The formal election of new Title A Fellows will be on Monday 6 October 2025 followed by a ceremony in Chapel on Tuesday 7 October 2025 to mark the admission of all new Fellows to the College. It will however be possible for those who so choose to take up the emoluments and privileges of the position, without the status of Fellow, before then (a ‘preliminary benefit period’), in return for forgoing their entitlement to the stipend and privileges of a Fellow for an equivalent period at the end of their Fellowship. It is also possible, subject to the approval of the Council, to postpone or interrupt enjoyment of the stipend and privileges of a Fellow.

Subject to detailed provisions in the College’s Ordinances, postponement or interruptions may amount to up to two years. Those studying for a PhD outside the UK might wish, if necessary, to apply for a deferral in order to complete their studies. They would then become eligible for the higher rate of stipend on arrival in Cambridge.

Applicants who do not have an automatic right to work in the United Kingdom should note that, although they would still be elected to a Fellowship on 6 October 2025, employment and the payment of stipend cannot commence until appropriate leave to enter or remain has been granted under the Home Office’s immigration rules. For further details see the special note for applicants from outside the United Kingdom.

Eligibility

Trinity Junior Research (‘Title A’) Fellowships are aimed at you if you are at the beginning of your academic career. In most cases, the fellowship will be your first substantial, paid academic teaching or research post. If you are from the UK, you will usually be at the end of your third or fourth (or, more rarely, second) year of PhD work. If you are from elsewhere, you may be completing a longer doctoral course.

Our formal eligibility rule is simply that the candidates must be on a PhD course or its equivalent, or have submitted a PhD thesis or its equivalent, no earlier than 1 November 2023. That is, one year before the deadline for shortlisted candidates to upload their dissertations for the competition. By ‘or its equivalent’ we mean a course at the same level as a PhD, but we are also willing to accept as eligible candidates who are not taking a formal course, if they are at the same stage in their careers as if they were taking or had just finished a PhD.

Candidates who wish to claim that they are taking the equivalent of a PhD must obtain approval from the Secretary to the Electors before applying.

Eligibility Form

When applying, candidates will be asked to confirm their eligibility by selecting either

• I am a doctoral research student, or
• I have submitted my doctoral dissertation on 1 November 2023 or later. (NB Submission is the date when the dissertation was given in to be examined, not the date of the viva.)

If your course is not for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), you must give the date when the Secretary of the Electors gave approval of the equivalence of your course.

Work Required

You are asked to submit a piece of work (c. 10,000 words) and references for the initial, shortlisting stage. This piece of work should enable referees to gauge so far as possible the importance of the research which, if shortlisted, you will present in the dissertation. You should therefore avoid submitting a piece which, although highly polished, is very narrow in scope.

Candidates who have had an article published often decide to submit it, whereas some other, unpublished piece of work might have given a better impression of the range and ambition of their work and would have been more likely to secure them a place on the shortlist.

If you are shortlisted, you will be required to submit a complete or near‐complete dissertation. Most candidates who have not yet submitted their PhD theses submit drafts of them as fellowship dissertations, but if you are in this position, you are free to submit whatever work you wish. Similarly, if you have already submitted your PhD, but began your PhD course after 31 August 2020, you may submit your PhD thesis, or a revised version of it, or something else.

If, however, you have submitted your PhD and began your PhD course before 31 August 2020 you must submit as your fellowship dissertation your PhD thesis ‐ either that submitted for examination or that officially accepted, after correction ‐ as the approved doctoral thesis.

Please note: Candidates are considered to have begun a PhD course (or its equivalent) when they begin the course which will in fact, if successfully followed, lead to the award of a PhD (or its equivalent), even if they were not registered for a PhD (or its equivalent) at that point.

Your application and the work submitted for shortlisting must be in English. Normally, your fellowship dissertations should also be in English, or, if you are obliged to submit your PhD thesis, which is written in a different language, it should be accompanied by an English translation. You may, however, request to be allowed to submit a dissertation in a foreign language without translation. Your request will normally be granted if the language in question is one which is generally known by scholars competent in the subject of the dissertation, and practicable arrangements can be made for the fair treatment of the dissertation in the selection process. You must make such a request to the Secretary to the Electors before applying or at the time of application.

There is no formal word limit for fellowship dissertations, but in most cases candidates are unlikely to help their case by submitting a very long piece (over about 100,000 words). Where a dissertation – whether or not it is identical to a PhD or equivalent thesis – is substantially over 100,000 words, candidates will be required to indicate which sections, amounting in total to fewer than 100,000 words, a referee should out of preference read. We shall require referees to read only the designated portions, although the whole dissertation will be made available to them.

Candidates submitting only draft chapters, rather than a complete thesis, should also include a clear explanation of the structure of the future complete thesis and its general conclusions.

Election Procedure

Eligible candidates are elected to Research Fellowships at Trinity on the basis of the quality of the research they submit, and the evidence that it provides of high originality and promise. A short‐listing procedure (which demands written work and references) is used to select the strongest candidates, who will then be required to submit a dissertation on a subject connected with some branch or branches of University studies, and also a separate statement of about 2,000 words. For full details of what this statement should contain, see the procedures for Short‐Listing and Election .

At their final meetings the Electors will have before them reports from several referees on the dissertation which each short‐listed candidate has submitted. There are no interviews.

This Fellowship is aimed at those who have been engaged in full‐time research long enough to be able to demonstrate their exceptional talent: usually, therefore, those who are in the second, third year or later year of their full‐time doctoral research or, in some cases, already have a PhD. Research Fellows normally obtain their doctorates during the early stage of their Research Fellowship, and move on to pursue post‐doctoral research. This Fellowship does not, therefore, require a doctorate to be obtained before taking up the position. It is not, however, intended as a studentship for commencing research for a PhD degree. A Research Fellow who is registered for the PhD degree is encouraged to complete the requirements of the degree as soon as possible after election.

Over the past 6 years, more than 70% of Trinity Junior Research Fellows have gone on to obtain Faculty positions at prestigious universities worldwide, including Birkbeck, Bristol, CalTech, Cambridge, Chicago, Cornell, Davis, Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Geneva, Hamburg, Oxford, Paris 1, SOAS, St Andrews, Stanford, Tel Aviv, UCL, KCL and Yale.

Information about how to apply and further details about the process, including the timetable for submitting applications, can be found in these further sections.

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JRF's are fixed term awards of college membership, given to early stage academics, often before final submission of their PhD or shortly afterwards. They are awarded on the basis of research excellence, are prestigious and highly competitive.

Stipendary JRF's include a salary, non-stipendary ones don't. The connection to a college sometimes, but not always, includes benefits such as accommodation or meals. Teaching, and other college responsibilities, vary dependent on college requirements.

Applying for JRFs - finding openings

• Look for JRFs on jobs.ac.uk , the Reporter , the Oxford Gazette, the Guardian and The Times HE section. Some are only advertised on college websites, check them regularly.
• Any age / seniority limitations should be indicated on the advert. Many have limits on amount of time passed since gaining first degree / since beginning PhD.
• Overseas applicants: Colleges should specify whether you need the right to work in the UK or whether they could sponsor your visa; but as long as immigration rules are in flux, keep checking the UKVI website.
• Application deadlines for different colleges are spread over the entire year.
• Apply to as many Colleges as possible
• Not all Colleges will be advertising JRFs in your subject area in a particular year
• Do not be afraid to ring the Colleges up to resolve uncertainties (many questions can be asked without giving your name!)
• Making JRF applications takes time and should not be rushed, start drafting ideas and networking early.
• Some Oxbridge ‘fellowships’ are more like junior lectureships.

The application procedure

• First round of applications
• Long shortlist (~30 applicants) – written work requested
• Written work evaluated by anonymous specialist assessors, usually external
• Final shortlist (~8 applicants)
• Candidates invited for interview
• Successful candidates (in most cases 2, probably one in humanities, one in sciences)
• Create a table for your JRF applications to keep track: deadlines, paperwork required, what stage each application has reached etc.

Perseverance and resilience needed

• Apply early (before finishing PhD) and often.
• You are likely to be competing against people you know, like and respect.
• Applying can last 18 months if applying to all available JRF's. The process can be exhausting at a time when you are uncertain about your post PhD future (and probably writing up as well). Don't lose heart - many do and drop out of the process.
• Do your research (in your field) and be realistic about your chances. Find out who has been successful in the past. how does your CV look against theirs, get honest feedback from referees, sponsors etc.
• Statistically there are more good researchers than there are JRF's to offer. If you're getting shortlisted it is a good sign. Keep going and you may well get an offer in due course. Plenty of people have good academic careers without a JRF.
• It’s acceptable to re-apply to a college that you applied to in a previous competition.
• Usually 150-250 applications per place, 700 applications for the big group competitions. However, numbers are unpredictable: one subject-specific competition had 16 applicants one year, and 86 the next.
• 'Open competitions' may not be truly open – they may unofficially want / not want a certain subject, but you won’t know this. Do not be disheartened if your application does well at some colleges and is rejected outright at others.
• Some interviewers may have decided in advance that they are not interested in certain candidates. They are not accountable to HR in the way that other employers would be. Hiring / shortlisting process is not 100% transparent. You often get unofficial feedback but rarely hear anything officially.
• There is always a lot of luck involved! It’s a complicated and opaque process.

Surviving meanwhile (during the application process)

Many leave applying until after submitting their PhD which leaves a gap before any JRF would start.

• Research Assistant roles, either full or part time, keeps you in academia and available for networking, interviews etc
• Supervisions (which pay in arrears)
• Guest lectures - network to offer these
• Academic administration (try the Cambridge Temporary Employment Service)

Applying for JRFs - research proposal and CV

• Have an draft version of your statement ready to develop.
• It needs to address: why I should be doing the research; why here; why now; why at all.
• Format for easy consumption 
• It is worth starting to apply early, so that you can refine your proposals with practice. Many applicants apply before finishing their PhDs. If your PhD is not yet published, specify time and outcome for this.
• Focus on your achievements so far.
• In your research statement / proposal give detail on which journals you plan to submit to. Specify concrete outcomes (book? Articles?), preferably with a temporal structure.
• Should be comprehensible to academics not in your field, i.e. only semi-technical. Get someone else not in your field to read it, and make it very clear why your research is extra special. Use key words to ring bells with different interest groups.
• Ask friends, colleagues etc to read over the proposal and give you honest blunt feedback.

Writing sample

• Requirements will depend on your subject; could be parts of your Thesis; could be publications (you will be asked to specify your contribution)
• A trick: if you have more good work than they asked to see, send in the lot and say ‘please read portions X, Y and Z’
• For scientists, sending stand-alone journal articles is relatively straightforward. For arts researchers, you will have to chop bits out of your PhD / book, which is much harder; you probably need a short prefatory explanation to put it in context. Get friends, family to read your writing sample.
• Keep it mostly academic
• Include any prizes and publications in preparation; publications are important
• Show that you’re a workhorse, not a navel-gazer
• Include a few interests to demonstrate how you might contribute to college life
• No need to itemise the tripos papers you supervise more than once

Applying for JRFs - referees/readers

• 2-3 referees, of whom one can be your PhD supervisor. It's the referees' role to suggest readers to college.
• Referees are very important - choose them carefully. Some Colleges will immediately disregard any candidate without strong references. Unclear at what stage colleges obtain references.
• Locate allies in UK academia – this takes time.
• Remember to keep those who aren’t your supervisor informed about your PhD’s progress.
• Ask referees’ advice about what of your written work to submit.
• Readers are very important. Should include people outside of Cambridge. Make sure (via your referees, or direct, if your referees take suggestions of readers from you) that they understand what a JRF is. You need readers who are sympathetic to your work.
• Longlisted only and your supervisor surprised you’re making no more progress? Consider changing your non-supervisor referees. They may be too busy to read you properly, especially if they’re much in demand because known as a good referee. Or – one of your referees may be recommending the wrong reader.
• If not shortlisted in your own colleges: consult fellows in your subject in your college.

Give your referees:

• A list of deadlines, arranged in temporal sequence (update and re-send the list as necessary)
• Your research proposal(s)
• Plenty of advance warning!
• Sometimes, despite all the reminders, referees FORGET to send references. Make sure this doesn’t happen to you!! For online applications, referees are sent automatic reminders; you can track whether they have submitted your reference.
• Colleges may not give referees much instruction. Check what your referees want, but it’s good to send them the advert and flag up any salient points, e.g. teaching experience is / is not required in this competition.
• are usually around 30 mins.
• can include a 5 minute presentation with handouts.
• Giving a presentation is NOT like reading out an article. If you memorise your presentation, this should not be obvious!

What a college wants from an interview

• Some colleges interview and some don't. On the whole, those that do want to know "what can you contribute to college", those that don’t tend to be more concerned purely with your research.
• Research the college – they may ask you what you will contribute to college life. Look for gaps in the subjects covered by college. Talk to current JRFs at different colleges.
• If possible, find out who your interviewers are in advance, read their research profiles. Read the profiles of other researchers in college: how would you fit in?
• If you are being interviewed, you are academically excellent; so part of the aim is to see what you are like as a person.
• Teaching may or may not come up in discussion. It is good to ask for teaching opportunities, e.g. lecturing, teaching masters students – you will need experience for lectureship applications. Provide a list of papers you can teach for.
• Questions on longer term future plans – how you would use your JRF, publishing plans.

Preparing for an interview or presentation

• Do practice interviews / go over your CV.
• Practice soundbites describing your work – 1 min, 5 mins, 10 mins. This is useful both for interviews and networking. Don’t sound pre-programmed.
• Panels are often mixed specialist / general. Include names of well-known people (or concepts) in your presentation, so that the generalists can connect to your work. Subject-specific competitions still have a generalist interview panel. When an interviewer in a mixed panel asks a specialist question, it’s ok to give two answers: first answer the specialist, then "allow me to rephrase this in more general terms".
• Usually includes a short technical interview with an expert.
• Non-specialists often unwittingly ask very difficult questions. Remember: audiences absorb new information slowly. Use analogies the audience can relate to. Whenever you have to present yourself (whether orally or in writing), consult with friends from a different field.

See also the section on JRFs from our guide on Interview Skills for Academia .

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What does a Junior Research Fellow do?

A junior research fellow is an academic position for early-career researchers. Their responsibilities include conducting experiments, collecting data, and publishing research articles in peer-reviewed journals. They employ various analytical techniques such as FTIR, TGA, DSC, XPS, and molecular techniques like PCR, gel electrophoresis, and GAL4/UAS system. They also analyze data, draft economic reports, and guide technical staff on lab animal care and molecular techniques.

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Junior research fellow responsibilities

A junior research fellow's responsibilities often revolve around conducting field studies, collecting samples, and employing various analytical techniques for research. As Alessandra Bryant PhD, LMFT, Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy at Fairfield University explains, "Research proficiency is key for junior research fellows. We need innovative thinkers to keep advancing our knowledge." This is evident in the responsibility snippets such as "characterized the blend films using various analytical techniques" and "investigated sexual behavior through genetic, biochemical and behavioral experiments."

Here are examples of responsibilities from real junior research fellow resumes:

• Manage social media publications to spread awareness and notifications on Facebook.
• Work on synthesis of D-Serine from N-Acetyl-D-glucose using microorganisms, immobilize enzymes, and microbial cells in the key steps.
• Estimate cytokines levels in human patient samples using ELISA methodology.
• Assist in routine analysis using radio immuno assays such as ELISA.
• Involve in the multi-step synthesis of bio-active natural products and also involve in the development of novel synthetic methodologies.
• Construct a preliminary testing platform for a collaborative $3MM NSF grant between biology and electrical engineering exploring molecular communication theory.
• Prepare preclinical formulations of NCEs for regulatory safety studies as per GLP principles and practices (CMC studies).
• Develop advanced algorithms for adaptive OFDM/MIMO-OFDM transmission in the real underwater environment.
• Collaborate with several government agencies and private organizations on GIS base coastal research project.
• Perform forensic analysis of chemical contaminants in fish tissues using multivariate statistical methods and GIS to discern primary regional contaminant sources.

Junior research fellow skills and personality traits

We calculated that 8 % of Junior Research Fellows are proficient in Cell Culture , R , and Molecular Techniques . They’re also known for soft skills such as Observation skills , Communication skills , and Analytical skills .

We break down the percentage of Junior Research Fellows that have these skills listed on their resume here:

Harvested mice spleen and lymph nodes, prepared cell cultures and isolated T-cells.

Developed quantitative analysis skills, began R coding, increased Excel proficiency.

Guided technical staff on care and management of lab animals and molecular techniques.

Mastered various molecular biology and protein biochemistry techniques to study the heterodimerization properties of Kinesin 2 motor sub units.

Supervised and trained Bio-Medical Engineering and Chemistry graduate students in chemical methods, framework implementation for effective research and data analysis.

Initiated and led independent scientific research projects on fertility treatment of domestic farm animals.

Most junior research fellows use their skills in "cell culture," "r," and "molecular techniques" to do their jobs. You can find more detail on essential junior research fellow responsibilities here:

Observation skills. One of the key soft skills for a junior research fellow to have is observation skills. You can see how this relates to what junior research fellows do because "medical scientists conduct experiments that require monitoring samples and other health-related data." Additionally, a junior research fellow resume shows how junior research fellows use observation skills: "conducted long-term observations of ground water dynamics and chemistry. "

Communication skills. Many junior research fellow duties rely on communication skills. "medical scientists must be able to explain their research in nontechnical ways," so a junior research fellow will need this skill often in their role. This resume example is just one of many ways junior research fellow responsibilities rely on communication skills: "maintained project communications with internal project management as well as close interactions with external clients. "

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The three companies that hire the most junior research fellows are:

• Raytheon Technologies 2 junior research fellows jobs
• Randstad North America, Inc. 1 junior research fellows jobs
• The University of Kansas Health System 1 junior research fellows jobs

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Junior research fellow vs. associate scientist.

An Associate Scientist assists in various experiments and research, working under the direction of a lead scientist. Their specialties may include biological life sciences, geo-science, atmospheric physics, and computing.

There are some key differences in the responsibilities of each position. For example, junior research fellow responsibilities require skills like "molecular techniques," "molecular biology," "research projects," and "synthesis." Meanwhile a typical associate scientist has skills in areas such as "patients," "gmp," "lab equipment," and "flow cytometry." This difference in skills reveals the differences in what each career does.

Junior research fellow vs. Scientist

A scientist is responsible for researching and analyzing the nature and complexities of the physical world to identify discoveries that would improve people's lives and ignite scientific knowledge for society. Scientists' duties differ in their different areas of expertise, but all of them must have a broad comprehension of scientific disciplines and methods to support their experiments and investigations. They collect the sample for their research, record findings, create research proposals, and release publications. A scientist must know how to utilize laboratory equipment to support the study and drive results efficiently and accurately.

Each career also uses different skills, according to real junior research fellow resumes. While junior research fellow responsibilities can utilize skills like "molecular techniques," "c++," "scholarship," and "biotechnology," scientists use skills like "patients," "java," "flow cytometry," and "crispr."

Junior research fellow vs. Senior scientist

A senior scientist is usually in charge of overseeing experiments and evaluating junior scientists' performance, especially in laboratory settings. Moreover, it is also their responsibility to assess every progress report to ensure it's accuracy and validity. As a senior scientist in the field, it is essential to lead and encourage fellow scientists in their joint pursuit for scientific innovations, all while adhering to the laboratory's standards and policies.

There are many key differences between these two careers, including some of the skills required to perform responsibilities within each role. For example, a junior research fellow is likely to be skilled in "cell culture," "molecular techniques," "chemistry," and "rt-pcr," while a typical senior scientist is skilled in "patients," "java," "project management," and "drug discovery."

Junior research fellow vs. Research laboratory technician

Research laboratory technicians play a vital role in scientific laboratories. They perform varied duties and responsibilities, which include setting up, operating, and maintaining the laboratory equipment, assisting in laboratory-based research activities such as sampling, testing, and analyzing results, and providing technical support to the laboratory team members. In addition, they are expected to support the development and advancement of science and modern medicine. Other typical duties of research laboratory technicians include preparing samples and specimens, keeping abreast with current technical developments, and ensuring strict compliance with safety procedures.

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Research Fellow

A Research Fellow is a NIH employee who possesses a doctoral degree and is on a time-limited, renewable appointment. The purpose of the Research Fellowship is to provide junior-level scientists experience in biomedical research while they provide a service relevant to the Institute or Center’s (IC) program needs. The Research Fellow will spend the entire fellowship in laboratory research, while supporting the performance of NIH intramural research. Scientists with considerable experience beyond postdoctoral training may be designated Senior Research Fellows .

To be eligible for a Research Fellowship, a candidate must have demonstrated outstanding scholastic achievement and the ability to conduct successfully, with minimal supervision, a pre-established program in laboratory research.

Because Research Fellows perform services for NIH in addition to the training experience, these positions apply against the IC’s Full-Time Equivalent Employment (FTE) ceiling.

A Research Fellow is a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident (green card, resident alien), or non-resident alien with a valid employment-authorized visa foreign national, who has been appointed to conduct health-related research at a NIH facility. Research Fellow (Visiting Program [VP]) appointments may be renewed; however, the total length of an appointment may not exceed the 5/8 Year Duration Policy . For foreign nationals on a visa, all renewals are subject to applicable visa restrictions.

As part of an effort to attract and retain top-level Research Fellow and Research Fellow (VP) candidates for a variety of different scientific disciplines, the NIH established the following programs:

• Early Independent Scientist : an intramural component of the national NIH Director’s Early Independent Scientist (EIS) Program designed to support recent doctoral graduates in independent positions without the need to train further in a post-doctoral fellowship.
• Independent Research Scholar (IRS) : a new program launched in 2019 focused to build the workforce diversity of independent research scientists.

Both Research Fellows and Research Fellows (VP) are Full-Time Equivalent Employment (FTE) positions.

Approvals (Process)

Research Fellows are appointed using Title 42(g) and approved by the delegated authority in each IC. Research Fellow appointments are traditionally approved by the Scientific Director (SD) for an initial 2-3 year period, but may be made for a shorter period (no less than 3 months). Depending on salary level and other pay components proposed, review and approval may be required from both the IC Title 42 Standing Committee and the NIH Compensation Committee (NCC). Please consult the Title 42 Pay Model for additional information.

For Research Fellows that require clinical credentialing, an additional approval must be received from the Director, CC (or delegate) after recommendation by the Clinical Center (CC) Credentials Committee and the Medical Executive Committee (MEC). For further information, please contact the Office of Credentialing Services, Clinical Center (OCS/CC) at [email protected] or 301-496-5937.

Additional approvals and requirements for Visiting Program fellows can be found at the Division of International Services .

Check Sheets / Checklists

There is currently no Deputy Director for Intramural Research (DDIR) -approved check sheet or checklist for the Research Fellow designation. Individual ICs may have additional requirements and check sheets. Please contact your Administrative Officer (AO) or HR Specialist for additional guidance.

Intramural scientists at the NIH, as is true for all scientists, should be committed to the responsible use of scientific tools and methods to seek new knowledge. While the general principles of scientific methodologies are universal, their detailed application may differ in various scientific disciplines and circumstances. All research staff in the Intramural Research Program should maintain exemplary standards of intellectual honesty in formulating, conducting, presenting, and reviewing research, as befits the leadership role of the NIH.

Within the NIH IRP, the ethical conduct of researchers is governed by the following three disciplines:

• Research Ethics
• Government Ethics

Ethics information may also be available through your specific IC. Please contact your Ethics Counselor for additional guidance.

Pay / Compensation

Pay and compensation for Title 42(g) appointed Research Fellows is based on the Title 42 Pay Model . Research Fellow salary ranges are in Band I. Depending on salary level and other pay components proposed, review and approval may be required from both the IC Title 42 Standing Committee and the NIH Compensation Committee (NCC).

For additional pay and compensation information for Research Fellow (VP) appointments, according to their specific visa requirements, please contact the Division of International Services (DIS) .

Recruitment Process / Appointment Mechanisms

Recruitment of a Research Fellow is made via Title 42(g) .

Sufficient outreach efforts must be taken to assure that a diverse pool of potential candidates (e.g. minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities) is made aware of fellowship opportunities. At a minimum, the candidate must possess a doctoral-level degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, including: Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., D.D.S., D.M.D., Sc.D., or other research doctoral-degree widely recognized in U.S. academe as equivalent to a Ph.D.

Official position descriptions are not required. However, the supervisor must prepare a narrative statement fully describing the duties and responsibilities required.

Qualifications for a Research Fellow appointment include the following:

• Appointees must be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent resident (green card, resident alien), or non-resident aliens with a valid employment-authorized visa.
• Candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.V.M. or equivalent degree in a biomedical, behavioral, or related science, or have been certified by a university as meeting all the requirements leading to such a doctorate.
• Candidates must furnish proof that they meet educational requirements. For most scientists, official transcripts are required. For very senior scientists with established professional reputations who are well known in their fields, a copy of the doctoral degree, and professional license if any, may be sufficient. However, if the diploma does not indicate the field in which the doctorate is awarded (e.g., indicates only Doctor of Philosophy), then copies of transcripts or listings of courses are required.
• Foreign educated scientists from certain countries (e.g., China) may be unable to provide official transcripts. In those rare cases, a copy of the diploma, with official English translation, if necessary, may be accepted. However, if the diploma does not indicate the field in which the doctorate is awarded (e.g., indicates only Doctor of Philosophy), then copies of transcripts or listings of courses, with official translation, are required.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that it is comparable to education received in the United States. ICs may wish to consult with the Division of International Services, ORS, and with OIR for preliminary advice on the equivalency of foreign degrees with U.S. doctorates. Simply because a degree is identified as a doctorate does not mean it is equivalent.
• A minimum of two references is required from professionals in the field, attesting to the candidate’s scientific qualifications, credentials, and accomplishments. Additional references may be required depending upon Office of Intramural Research (OIR) policies and the Intramural Professional Designation (IPD) proposed.

In addition to the aforementioned process, the NIH has established two additional recruitment methods as part of an effort to attract and retain top-level candidates for a variety of different scientific disciplines:

• Early Independent Scientist : an intramural component of the national NIH Director’s Early Independent Scientist (EIS) Program designed to support recent doctoral graduates in independent positions without the need to train further in a post-doctoral fellowship. Successful candidates are provided the resources to establish an independent research program, including salary and benefits, support for lab personnel, lab space, supplies, and start-up equipment. For additional information, please visit the Early Independent Scientists page as part of the IRP Web site.
• Independent Research Scholar (IRS) : a new program launching in 2019 focused to build the workforce diversity of independent research scientists.

Research Fellow appointments are made via Title 42(g) and renewed in 1-year increments, according to the 5/8 Year Duration Policy . The maximum length of this fellowship is eight years, and the duration is determined by the length of time spent at NIH in all fellowship capacities, unless the scientist is approved for tenure-track or another staff NIH appointment. For foreign nationals on a visa, all renewals are subject to applicable visa restrictions.

A Research Fellow is not granted independent resources by their Institute, except for Early Independent Scientists.

Termination

Research Fellow appointments may be terminated before their expiration date for cause (e.g., personal or scientific misconduct), unsatisfactory performance, or administrative reasons, including but not limited to, programmatic changes and/or budgetary considerations. Terminations of a Research Fellow must follow the policies and processes appropriate to the Title 42(g) appointment mechanism.

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The Junior Fellows Program is aimed at those who are considering an intellectual career—whether as a professor in academia, an analyst at a think tank or a writer and speaker for the Ayn Rand Institute—and who are post-college but still in the early stages of this pursuit.

Junior Fellows join ARI’s staff for up to one year and work alongside ARI’s experts, providing research, writing and production support to key editorial projects. They learn what goes into an intellectual career and begin to develop the knowledge, skills and network necessary to succeed in such a venture.

Junior Fellows receive a competitive salary and benefits. Junior Fellows who demonstrate substantial growth in their skills and abilities may be invited to extend their fellowship—or to join ARI’s staff in a regular full-time position.

Applicants to the Junior Fellows Program must have completed their bachelor’s degree and will often possess a graduate degree. They should be enrolled in or have completed courses in  Ayn Rand University .

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Junior Fellows play a critical role in ARI’s intellectual output, working closely with senior writers and speakers to support large-scale editorial projects that apply Objectivist ideas to cultural, political and legal issues.

Junior Fellows provide research, writing and editing assistance to ARI’s experts and contribute to the development of written and audio-video content. Through their work, Junior Fellows gain experience in key skills and are enabled to grow intellectually and professionally.

While at the Institute, Junior Fellows are expected to drive forward their education in Objectivism by leveraging the opportunity afforded to them by working closely with Objectivist experts. Fellows must be enrolled in  Ayn Rand University  if they are not already an OAC graduate.

Junior Fellows who demonstrate substantial growth in their skills and abilities may be invited to extend their fellowship or to join ARI’s staff in a regular full-time position.

The Junior Fellows Program is highly competitive, with limited positions available each year. The ideal candidate possesses these characteristics:

You are committed to having an intellectual career and passionate about the essential activities such a career entails: reading, writing, thinking, communicating, researching and analyzing data and arguments.

You are a serious student of Ayn Rand’s works—and also of the works of other intellectual figures.

You possess at least a bachelor’s degree or—even better—an advanced degree, preferably demonstrating excellent research and writing skills.

You are self-driven, capable of working independently and able to quickly assimilate critical feedback—and you possess a resume that demonstrates these characteristics.

You are enrolled in Ayn Rand University or have graduated from the Objectivist Academic Center  3-Year Program.

If the Junior Fellows Program appeals to you but you are still pursuing your degree, are undecided on your commitment to an intellectual career, or are building your resume, consider an Internship  at ARI instead.

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You are committed to pursuing an intellectual career and a passion for reading, writing, research and other activities such a career entails.

You are committed to studying Objectivism and advancing its ideas in the culture.

An possess an undergraduate degree or, better yet, an advanced degree. We recognize that people with all kinds of backgrounds—from science, business and economics to law, the humanities and journalism—pursue careers as intellectuals, and ARI considers all qualified applicants.

You have excellent research, analysis and communication skills.

You have been accepted into or are already enrolled in  Ayn Rand University

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You are known to ARI faculty and staff through your participation in ARI’s educational offerings.

You have completed more than one year of  Ayn Rand University .

You have been an advocate for Objectivism, for instance as a campus club leader.

You have permission to work in the United States or are able to work remotely from abroad. International applicants are welcome and ARI will seek a visa for the right candidate, but immigration presents legal challenges that are out of ARI’s and the applicant’s control.

If you are interested in the Junior Fellows Program, please get in touch with us to inquire about open positions and to discuss your eligibility. We recommend you contact us well in advance of your preferred start date. Junior Fellows typically begin their tenure with ARI in the fall.

We typically ask qualified candidates to submit the following:

• An online application (provided by ARI)
• Personal statements
• Academic transcripts from all universities attended
• Writing sample (published or unpublished) demonstrating research and analysis skills
• Writing sample (published or unpublished) analyzing an issue from an Objectivist perspective (e.g., an op-ed)

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ARI’s Junior Fellows program teaches a unique approach to tackling today’s issues — we focus on the fundamental principles that drive debate over cultural public policy and legal issues.

IS THIS A PAID POSITION?

Yes. This is a paid position. ARI offers a competitive salary and benefits.

AFTER THE FELLOWSHIP TERM, AM I ASSURED A JOB ON ARI’S STAFF?

While junior fellows are not assured of a position at ARI after the fellowship ends, excelling in the Junior Fellows program will bring you that much closer to landing a job on ARI’s staff. We are also interested in encouraging talented individuals to join other organizations or take on meaningful work best aligned with their research interests and goals.

HOW DOES THIS PROGRAM DIFFER FROM THE ARI SEASONAL INTERNSHIP?

Whereas ARI’s Seasonal Internship program runs 10 to 14 weeks, the Junior Fellows program runs for up to one year and aims to provide an immersive experience in the kind of work entailed in being an intellectual. Interns are students or recent graduates new to Ayn Rand’s ideas. The Junior Fellows program is intended for people who have a solid understanding of Ayn Rand’s ideas, have at least a bachelor’s degree and are considering a career as a professional intellectual applying Objectivist ideas.

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Junior research fellow: climate, peace & security (cps) programme.

Location: Durban, South Africa Reference: JRF2024 Starting Date: Immediate

The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) is currently seeking applicants for the position of a junior research fellow to support research and programme work on Climate, Peace and Security (CPS) within the research unit. This fellowship has an initial contract for a period of 7 months, with the possibility of an extension. 

About ACCORD

ACCORD is a South African-based civil society institution working throughout Africa to bring creative African solutions to the challenges posed by conflict on the continent. ACCORD’s primary aim is to influence political developments by bringing conflict resolution, dialogue and institutional development to the forefront as an alternative to armed violence and protracted conflict. ACCORD specialises in conflict management, analysis and prevention and intervenes in conflicts through mediation, negotiation, training, research and conflict analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

The junior research fellow will work with the research unit to support key programmes and functions including, but not limited to, the nexus between climate-change, peace and security thematic area, as well as the role of regional and sub-regional institutions in conflict prevention and mediation in Africa. 

Under the supervision of a Senior Researcher, the junior research fellow’s tasks will include:

• Identify, analyse and monitor political developments and trends as they relate to the abovementioned themes;
• Assistance with relevant desktop research;
• Provide technical, logistical and co-ordination support including organising relevant events, meetings and trainings;
• Assist with the preparation of reports and follow-ups on events;
• Develop and draft key documents, such as concept notes, presentations, policy briefs etc.;
• Participate and contribute to relevant meetings relating to the abovementioned themes; and
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

The junior research fellow will also have opportunities to work with other institutional initiatives, where possible.

Skills and Experience

• Knowledgeable in the field of conflict resolution and conflict analysis in Africa ideally demonstrated through publication experience;
• Knowledge in the thematic area of the impact of climate peace and security. 
• Proficient with use of Microsoft office;
• Team-ordinated, meticulous and enthusiastic
• Good writing skills and proficiency in English. French will be an added advantage;
• Project management experience and knowledge of editorial processes will be an added advantage.

Post-graduate University qualifications in one of the following disciplines: Political Science, International Relations, and/or any relevant field directly related to climate and international peace, security and governance.

Remuneration

Junior research fellows will receive a generous stipend from ACCORD.

• Email you CV, motivation letter and a writing sample to [email protected] – Subject: Junior Research Fellow
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The position will be filled as soon as a successful candidate is identified.

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The number of slots available under the scheme is 20 for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and 7 for Research Associateship (RA).

The tenure of these awards is four years (Non-extendable) for both JRF and RA.

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Students And Teachers From Which Developing Countries Are Eligible To Apply To This Scheme?

Students and teachers from developing countries of Asia/Africa and Latin America are eligible to apply.

Is There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Age Of The Candidate?

For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): 35 years for male candidates as on 1st July of the year of application and 40 years for female candidates. For Research Associateship (RA): In case of male applicants the age should be 40 years as on 1st July of the year of application, and 45 years in the case of female candidates.

Is There Any Eligibility Criteria Regarding The Educational Qualification Of The Candidate?

For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): The candidates must have at least a high-class master’s degree with a second-class bachelor’s degree, or second-class master’s degree with a first-class bachelor’s degree. For Research Associateship (RA): The candidates must have a doctorate degree, published research work to their credit and evidence of independent research work.

How Many Slots Are Available Under The Scheme For Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) And For Research Associateship (RA)?

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What Is The Amount Of Fellowship Provided To The JRF?

Fellowship for JRF - @ Rs. 12,000/-p.m. for an initial period of two years. @ Rs. 14,000/-p.m. for the remaining period subject to the recommendation for enhancement/extension by a three-member committee and the Commission’s approval for Sciences for initial two years.

What Is The Amount Of Fellowship Provided To The RA?

Fellowship for RA - @ Rs. 16,000/-p.m. (Fixed) for 4 years.

What If The University Fails To Provide A Suitable Single-Seated Hostel Accommodation In The Institution To The JRF?

Suitable single-seated hostel accommodation in the institutions may be provided to the JRF, failing which HRA as per rules of the university/institution will be paid to the Fellow subject to the submission of the HRA certificate through Registrar/Principal.

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REVISED Junior Research Fellowships (JRF through CSIR-UGC NET) guidelines w.e.f. from 1st March 2023

a) The EMR Division under HRD Group of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) provide CSIR Research Fellowships and Associateships to bright young men and women for training in methods of research under the expert guidance of faculty members/scientists working in University Departments/Institutes of National Importance/National Laboratories and Institutes of CSIR in various fields of Science & Technology and Medical Sciences. List of CSIR Laboratories is at Annexture-I .

b) The CSIR Fellowships/Associateships are tenable in Universities/IITs/Post- Graduate Colleges/ Government Research Establishments including those of CSIR, R&D establishments of recognized public or private sector, industrial firms and other recognized institutions.

c) The CSIR Fellowships/Associateships are tenable in India. Only bonafide Indian citizens, residing in India are eligible for the award of research Fellowship/Associateships. The programme is aimed at National Human Resource Development for S&T.

d)  The award of CSIR Fellowship/Associateships is for fixed tenure and does not imply any assurance or guarantee for subsequent employment by CSIR to the beneficiary. The authority to award/ terminate vests with CSIR. The awardee shall not lay claim to permanent absorption in CSIR, after the expiry of Fellowship/ Associateship.

2. SUBJECT OF RESEARCH

Preference is given to a subject/topic of research relevant to the  research programme of CSIR laboratories and nationally important S&T areas.

3. ELIGIBILITY FOR CSIR JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (JRF)

A large number of JRFs are awarded each year by CSIR to candidates holding BS-4 years program/BE/B.Tech/B. Pharma/MBBS/Integrated BS-MS/M.Sc. or Equivalent degree/BSc (Hons) or equivalent degree holders or students enrolled in integrated MS- Ph.D program with at least 55% marks for General & OBC (50% for SC/ST candidates, Divyangjan (PWD)) after qualifying the National Eligibility Test ( NET) conducted by CSIR normally twice a year in June and December.  

Candidates with bachelor’s degree, whether Science, engineering or any other discipline, will be eligible for fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for Ph.D/integrated Ph.D. programme within the validity period of JRF-NET certificate which is two years from the effective date of fellowship as mentioned in the JRF- NET certificate.

Candidate enrolled for M.Sc. or having completed 10+2+3 years of the above qualifying examination are also eligible to apply in the above subject under the Result Awaited (RA).

4. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

On-line applications for JRF-NET are invited normally twice a year on all India basis. The information with respect to inviting applications is also made available on HRDG website :  www.csirhrdg.res.in .

5. AGE LIMIT

The upper age limit for applying for the award of JRF shall be 28 years, which is relaxed up to 5 years in the case of candidates belonging to Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes/Divyangjan (PWD) and female applicants whereas 3 years in the case of OBCs (Non-creamy layer candidates).

6. SELECTION PROCEDURE

The Selection for award of JRF shall be made on the basis of a competitive written test called the National Eligibility Test (NET), conducted by CSIR at national level normally twice a year in the following areas (1) Chemical Sciences (2) Earth, Atmosphere, Ocean and Planetary Sciences (3) Life Sciences, (4) Mathematical Sciences, and (5) Physical Sciences. From June 2011, CSIR has introduced a Single MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) Paper based test comprising of three parts. Part-A shall be common to all subjects comprising question on General Science and Research Aptitude. Part-B shall contain subject-related conventional MCQ and Part-C shall contain higher value questions that may test the candidate’s knowledge of scientific concepts and/or application of the scientific concepts. Negative marking for wrong answers shall be done.

The Fellowship is awarded on receipt of necessary details of the qualifying degree examination, proposed place of research work, research topic, the name of supervisor and the concurrence of the Institution to provide all the necessary facilities. The validity of the JRF-NET certificate is two years from the effective date of fellowship as mentioned in the JRF-NET certificate and will not be extendable.

Application format of the undertaking by a Research Fellows/Associates on acceptance of the Award of Research Fellowship/Associateship is at Annexture-II .

7. PHD REGISTRATION AND TERMINATION OF FELLOWSHIP

  (a)   JRF-NET qualified Graduate Candidates  

Candidates with Bachelor’s degree, whether Science, Engineering or any other discipline, will be eligible for fellowship only after getting registered/enrolled for Ph.D/Integrated Ph.D. programme (Ph.D registration certificate is at Annexture-III  within the validity period of two years of JRF-NET Certificate from the effective date of fellowship as mentioned in the JRF-NET certificate.

  (b)  JRF-NET qualified Postgraduate Candidates  

CSIR Junior Research Fellows should register for PhD within a period of two year ( PhD registration certificate is at Annexure-III ) from the date of joining their fellowship, failing which they will not be upgraded to SRF on completion of two years. However, CSIR may consider giving extension for an additional period of one year as JRF-NET or the fellowship can be terminated based on the recommendations of Three Member Assessment Committee. The Committee may consist of the Guide, Head of the Department and External Member from outside the University/ Institution who is an expert in the relevant field, not below the rank of Professor/ Associate Professor. As far as possible the External Member should be the chairman of three members Committee. Further, where the guide happens to be the Head of the Department, the Dean, Faculty of Science or any senior member of the Department may be associated as the third member of the Committee. If prior to completion of third year, the fellow is not registered for PhD, the JRF-NET fellowship will be terminated on completion of third year.

(c) The Fellowship shall stand terminated from the date of PhD viva-voce or from  the date the Fellow resigns and his/her resignation has been accepted by CSIR or on completion of tenure. The fellowship may also be terminated if the institution where it is tenable refuses to provide facilities to the fellow on disciplinary grounds and so informs CSIR.

8. STIPEND & TENURE

(a) The stipend of a JRF selected through CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) will be Rs 31,000/ p.m for the first two years. In addition, annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per fellow will also  be provided to the fellow .The guidelines for utilization of contingent grant are given in ( Annexure-IV ).

(b.I) If the Fellow is registered in PhD within the stipulated period of 2 years and  Progress is satisfactory:

   If the fellow is registered for PhD within the stipulated period of two years, then on completion of two years as JRF, he/she will be required to submit the work/progress report within six months for upgradation to SRF (NET). On the basis      of assessment of Fellows’ research progress/ achievements through interview by an Expert Committee consisting of the Guide, Head of the Department and External Member from outside the University/Institution who is an expert in the relevant field, not below the rank of Professor/Associate Professor and on the recommendation of the said expert committee, the JRF will be upgraded to the position of SRF on the monthly stipend of Rs. 35,000/- for the 3rd and subsequent years. As far as possible the External Member should be the chairman of three members Committee. Further, where the guide happens to be the Head of the Department, the Dean, Faculty of Science or any senior member of the Department may be associated as the third member of the Committee ( Annexure-V ) and ( Annexure-VI ).

  (b.II) If the Fellow is registered in PhD within the stipulated period of 2 years and Progress is not satisfactory:

If the fellow is registered for PhD within the stipulated period of two years and submits his/her work report within six months of completion of the sanctioned tenure but his/her work/progress report is not found satisfactory by the Three Member Assessment Committee, the Committee may recommend him/her to continue as JRF for third year on the monthly stipend of Rs. 31,000/- or may recommend the termination of fellowship. If the fellow continues as JRF for third year, the progress of research work of JRF will be assessed again by duly constituted three-member assessment committee at the end of third year for upgradation. If the work of JRF is still not found satisfactory for upgradation by the Committee, then the fellowship will be terminated.

  (b.III)  Fellows and host institutions are strongly advised to complete the Assessment and  submit the report timely to avoid delays. Nonetheless, to minimize the hardship to students, fellows are given six months from the time of completion of the second year of JRF to submit the Assessment Evaluation Report. During this period (six months) he/she shall be getting fellowship of JRF, subject to submission of online attendance certification by Host Institute on the portal as usual procedure for fellowship. Once the Assessment committee recommends for SRF upgradation they may receive SRF fellowship and arrears if any. However, it may be noted that      in the event of the non receipt of Assessment Evaluation Report within six months period upon completion of two years of JRF fellowship from the host institute, the stipend of fellow shall automatically be stopped and resumed only when the requirements are fulfilled. However, in the case of non-receipt of the three-member assessment committee report even after completion of Two years and six months, the tenure of the JRF may be continued further for six months on the condition that an undertaking by the concerned institution assuring that they would conduct the three-member assessment committee and submit the report in the next six months. In case assessment report is not received till the end of the third year, the fellowship shall stand terminated without further notice. The decision of CSIR in  this regard shall be final.

  (b.IV) If the Fellow is not registered in PhD within the stipulated period of 2 years:

In the event of non-registration for PhD by the fellow within the stipulated period of two years, he/she will not be eligible for upgradation to SRF but the fellow can be recommended to continue as JRF for the third year by the assessment committee. The progress of research work of JRF and PhD registration status will be assessed again by duly constituted three-member assessment committee as described above at the end of third year for upgradation. If the fellow is still not registered for PhD and/or work of JRF is not found satisfactory for continuation into third year as JRF, the fellowship will be terminated.

(c)  Extension of tenure for the fourth and fifth year extension of SRF (NET) will be on the basis of the progress report ( Annexure-VI ) and recommendation of the guide.

The annual progress report for continuation from third to fourth and from fourth to fifth year may be maintained by the Host Institute. After confirmation of the submission of the requisite reports on the portal by the Maker/Checker, HRDG shall process the fellowship for the fourth and the fifth year.

The fellows and host institutions are strongly advised to submit the reports in advance such that no delays in fellowships are encountered. However, the fellows and host institutions will be given an additional six months from the last date of the third and fourth year respectively for submission of the requisite report. During this six months fellowship may continue pending the submission of the requisite reports. After six months, if the confirmation of receipt of the report is not received on the portal, the fellowship to all such fellows will not be released.

The confirmation of the receipt of the report both for continuation to fourth and fifth year on the portal by the Maker/Checker shall be full and final and the Host Institute is fully accountable for correctness of the details. In case of any discrepancy/incorrect information submission by the Host Institutions leading to  any undue payment etc., the entire responsibility shall be with the Host Institutions to refund the related amount, with interest, to CSIR.

Non-compliance of CSIR norms for submission of annual progress report along with other requisite documents within six months after completion of yearly tenure may result in termination of fellowship/associateship .

(d) The total tenure as JRF plus SRF(NET) will not exceed five years. This will include the tenure of Fellowship awarded by UGC/DST/DBT/ICMR/ICAR etc. or any other funding agency/Institution. The order for continuation at the same rate of stipend as SRF(NET), continuation at the same rate of stipend as JRF or otherwise will be issued by the EMR Division of HRDG, CSIR. Extension may also not be granted if the fellow does not acknowledge the support of CSIR in his/her research publication(s).

(e)  A Research Fellow who joins on the first day of the month, his/her tenure will be completed on the last day of the previous month. In other cases the, tenure will be completed on the last day of the same month of joining the Fellowship. 

   9. AWARD OF FELLOWSHIP AND RELEASE OF GRANTS

(a)  The Fellowship will be awarded to the selected applicants by a formal letter giving details of the grant and the conditions governing it, under intimation to the University/Institution, which forwarded their applications. The tenability of JRF-NET certificate is two years from the effective date of fellowship as mentioned in the JRFNET certificate and a NET qualified JRF-NET should avail the fellowship within two years i.e. within the validity period of JRF-NET certificate. The fellowship grant money is payable on monthly basis whereas the contingency will be reimbursed annually directly to the research fellow based on submission of the online claim.

The first payment (monthly stipend) will be made after the issue of formal award letter by EMR through the portal. The Maker/Checker/Authorized Officer at the Host Institute shall obtain the Attendance Certificate of the respective fellows of their institutions and based on the same shall certify the attendance on the portal and uploading of attendance certificate is discontinued henceforth. The attendance details submitted by the Maker/Checker on the CSIR portal shall be final and the bill shall be generated and processed by HRDG accordingly. The submission of the attendance details on the portal by the Maker/Checker shall be full and final and the host institute is fully accountable for correctness of the details. In case of any discrepancy/incorrect information submission by Host Institutions leading to any undue payment etc., the entire responsibility shall be with the Host Institutions to refund the related amount with interest, to CSIR. The Host Institutes shall maintain the requisite records of attendance submitted through CSIR portal at their level.

(b)  The contingency grant will be reimbursed to the fellows subject to submission of the claim online on the CSIR portal through Maker/Checker on annual basis. The Fellows are required to submit the original bills to Host Institute and Host Institute shall verify the expenditure and ensure that all expenditure should be as per CSIR guidelines. The accounts should be maintained by the grantee institution for the research fellow on ledger type system as per Annexure-VII . The host Institute shall be responsible for compliance of CSIR-HRDG guidelines issued on contingency grant from time to time. CSIR reserve the right to inspect or call for the Bills/Vouchers as and when required. 

   10. CONTINGENT GRANT

An annual contingent grant of Rs.20,000/- per fellow is provided to the  Research Fellow on reimbursement basis . For less than one year, the contingent grant will be admissible on pro-rata basis. The grant may be utilized in the interest of research work. The maximum amount of contingency admissible to a fellow shall be restricted to maximum Rs. 20000/- in a year. Further, request (claim) for reimbursement of contingency grant of the previous financial year(s) will not be entertained. The guidelines for utilization of the contingent grant are given in Annexure-IV  and reimbursement claim form at Annexure-VIII .

   11. PROGRESS REPORT

The preparation of annual progress report on the research work done shall be essential part of the Fellow’s work. Each Research Fellow shall submit his/her annual research report in the prescribed proforma ( Annexure-VI ) within a period of six months after completion of one-year tenure to its Host Institute. It is essential to give up to-date and full information against all the columns of Annexure-VI . The results should be presented quantitatively in Tables/Figures and discussed in terms of the objectives and conclusions drawn should also be given. Fragmentary reports shall not be entertained. The progress report should be always accompanied by copies of published papers, re- prints and pre-prints of papers accepted for publication, manuscripts of papers communicated for publication duly acknowledging financial assistance of CSIR. The publishing of research papers is only desirable and not mandatory. Fellows should be discouraged from publishing in predatory journals. Noncompliance of CSIR norms for submission of annual progress report along with other requisite documents within six months after completion of yearly tenure may result in termination of fellowship/associateship. The Host Institutes shall maintain at their level the requisite records of Report (Annual Progress Report for continuation to fourth year and Annual Progress Report for continuation to fifth year) . CSIR reserve the right to inspect or call for the reports as and when required.

   12. PUBLICATION/PATENT

(a)   Publication:   The results of Fellow's research work may be published in standard refereed journals at the discretion of the Guide. IT SHOULD BE ENSURED THAT THE ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY CSIR is ALWAYS ACKNOWLEDGED IN ALL SUCH PUBLICATIONS. One copy of the published research papers may be submitted on the portal.

(b)   Patent:  The commercial exploitation of the results and ownership of patent rights pertaining to investigations concerning the intellectual work of the CSIR research fellows/associates will be as follows:

(i) Public funded educational/research institution, to which a fellow is associated, may seek patent right at their own cost and/or commercial exploitation of the results of the investigation concerning the Intellectual work of the fellow and all rights would vest exclusively with the Institution concerned. All matters concerning ownership of IP and its licensing/exploitation would be governed by the IP policy of the concerned institutions.

(ii) In case an institution, to which a fellow is associated, is not in a position to seek patent rights and/or commercial exploitation of      the results of the investigation concerning the intellectual work of the fellow, CSIR at its own cost may seek the patent rights and/or commercial exploitation of the results of the intellectual work of the fellow and all rights would vest exclusively with CSIR. (Issued vide CSIR OM NO. F.No. 6/IPR/2011/EMR-I dated 29th July 2011)

   13. OBLIGATIONS OF RESEARCH FELLOW

a)  He/She has to be a full time researcher and submit himself/herself to the disciplinary regulations of the University/ Institute/ Laboratory where he/she is working. Regular attendance of the fellow may be ensured by the department by keeping an attendance register.

b)  In case a fellow decides to appear for competitive examination, he/she would invariably seek permission from the guide and this information may be kept with the Host Institute.

c) The Research Fellow is not to take any assignment other than related to his/her approved research programme, paid or unpaid. However, if required, the fellow may assist the host institute in its academic work/other activities, as per guidelines of its PhD programme, provided such assignments should not hamper the progress of research work of the fellow.

d) Once a Research Fellow accepts the Fellowship and joins, it is incumbent on him/her to continue the research for the normal tenure of the fellowship or for such lesser duration in which the original objectives of the research problem have been achieved.

e)  No Fellow shall discontinue his/her Fellowship without prior approval of CSIR. In case he/she wishes to discontinue the fellowship prior to completion of the tenure on attainment of original objectives of research, he/she must submit the resignation to CSIR through the Guide one month in advance, indicating specific reasons for not continuing the Fellowship. The Fellowship shall cease from the date stipulated in the CSIR letter approving the resignation.

f) The research Fellow must send a detailed consolidated report of the research work done during the entire period of Fellowship on completion of the tenure/resignation of the Fellowship through the Guide to CSIR, in the prescribed proforma ( Annexure-IX ), within one month.

g)  During the tenure of the Fellowship, the Fellow shall correspond with CSIR only through the Guide with the approval of the Head of the Institution.

h)  The Research Fellow shall keep CSIR informed about his/her getting the higher degree, submission of thesis for Ph.D., MD, MDS, MS, MPhil, ME etc. and submission/acceptance/publication of any research paper arising out of the research work done during the tenure of the fellowship. He/She must acknowledge the support of CSIR in the publication(s). One copy each of all the research papers published must be submitted to the host institute and uploaded on CSIR portal at each stage of publication/ manuscript/reprint.  

   14. TEMPORARY TEACHING & RESEARCH JOB

A Research Fellow on the recommendation of Guide, and provided that his/her University/ Institute has no objection, may be permitted by CSIR to take up temporary paid lectureship/research job in a recognized R&D Institution/University, College/Institute of repute/Recognized R & D Institution/ PDF studies in India & abroad for a period not exceeding one year during the entire tenure of the Fellowship (JRF & SRF together). The Research Fellow will not be entitled to any extension of the Fellowship for such periods. The Fellow will not be entitled to stipend and contingency grant during such leave. Such leave period will be counted in the tenure. Such leave can be taken only after joining and working as Research Scholar at least for one year. Fellow has to report for duty at the same place from where he proceeded on leave.

    15. LEAVE

a) Leave with stipend not exceeding 30 days for each completed year of tenure may be allowed by the Guide after the request has been communicated to CSIR. The leave will be treated as part of the Fellow’s tenure. The leave due can be carried over to the next year, however not more than 90 days can be accumulated at any time during the tenure. Of this not more than 30 days can be availed in a calendar year with stipend and beyond that any leave will be treated as “Leave Without Stipend”. During the first year of Fellowship or any uncompleted year, leave may be granted on pro-rata basis. Sanction of leave without stipend may be considered by CSIR under special circumstances. In case a Fellow proceeds on leave before expiry of Fellowship tenure, he/she must join back before the expiry of tenure; failing which the tenure will be deemed to have terminated with effect from the date he/she proceeded on leave. The fact of joining back from leave should be communicated to CSIR immediately. As the CSIR releases the grant in advance, therefore, the amount on account of “Leave Without Stipend” has to be refunded to CSIR at the end of a financial year or adjusted against the fresh claim, if any.

b) The Guide can grant leave to a Fellow in his/her charge with the concurrence of the Head of the Institution/Department if the leave is due as prescribed in para 15(a) above. If leave is not due, such cases will be decided by CSIR only. The Fellow should not be allowed to proceed on leave to visit abroad for attending conferences/seminars etc. without prior approval of the CSIR well in advance. The entire duration of such foreign visits if funded by any national/international agency, whether partially or fully, would be treated as leave without stipend.

c) Women Fellows with less than two surviving children are entitled to full stipend plus HRA, during the period of absence180 days on grounds of maternity. Such leave shall be sanctioned by the Guide under  intimation to CSIR. The Fellowship amount for leave period will be paid after the fellow resumes duty and submits a medical certificate in support of actual confinement. It is expected that the Fellow will make up for the research work during the remaining tenure.

d) Male Fellows of CSIR with less than two surviving children are entitled for 15 days paternity leave during confinement of his wife on submission of relevant documentary proof.

   16. TRANSFER OF FELLOWSHIP

The fellow should carefully choose the host institution, guide/supervisor, availability of necessary infrastructural and other research facilities etc. to carry out his/her research before joining. Request for transfer of fellowship will not be entertained except on compelling circumstances for which the fellow & his/her guide should submit proper justification. The No Objection Certificate should be produced by the Fellow/ Associate from supervisor and Head of Department of University/Institute from where transfer is sought and consent of the Guide/Host Institute where Fellowships is sought to be transferred by giving reasons of transfer. No fellow will be allowed to join another institute without seeking prior approval from CSIR for "transfer of fellowship" and if he/she joins elsewhere without approval of CSIR, his/her fellowship will be terminated. Fellowship/Associateship will stand terminated from the date of resignation. Further, no transfers will be allowed in the last six months of the tenure of fellowships & also after submission of Ph.D. thesis.

    17. TERMINATION OF FELLOWSHIP

(a) Junior Research Fellowship /Senior Research Fellowship will be terminated from the date of viva-voce of PhD or on completion of fellowship tenure, whichever is earlier. The fellowship shall also stand terminated from the date the Fellow resigns and his/her resignation has been accepted by CSIR. The Fellowship may be terminated by the CSIR on the recommendation of the Supervisor and Head  of the Department/Institution. The fellowship may also be terminated if the institution where it refuses to continue to provide facilities to the fellow on disciplinary grounds and so informs CSIR.

(b)  If a fellow leaves without permission, stipend due at any time shall not be paid to him/her. The Universities/ Host Institutions must not raise any claim of Fellowship in r/o those fellows who resign or whose termination of fellowship is under consideration at any stage. The entire onus of raising such claims lie upon the Host Institutes and any extra payment made to the fellow due to such undue claims received from the Host institutes are recoverable in full along with interest from the Host institute.

  (c)  The unspent balance of grant lying with the Institution at any time due to termination/resignation/transfer of fellowship of a Fellow/Leave sanctioned without stipend/interest earned on grants released by CSIR must be refunded to CSIR immediately by online payment mode i.e. NEFT/RTGS.

(d)  Research Fellows must settle their fellowship claims within one year of leaving the Fellowship. No claim will be admitted by CSIR after the time admissible under the rules.

18. ACCOMMODATION / HRA

All Research Fellows may be allowed hostel accommodation wherever available and those residing in hostel provided by University/Institute will not be eligible for HRA. Reimbursement of hostel fee is not permissible. Where this is not possible, house rent allowance will be allowed as per the rules of the host institutions. In no case it should exceed the rates payable to Central Government Employees in that area. The basis for calculating HRA will be the actual stipend of the Research Fellow.

   19. MEDICAL BENEFITS

(a)  No separate/fixed medical assistance should be provided. However, the fellow may avail of the medical facilities available in the institution/university/college, without any financial liability on CSIR. This will be limited to the fellow only and not to his/her family members/dependents.

(b)  The host institute may get the fellows/associates medically examined at the time of joining or thereafter.

   20. OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

(a)  CSIR may send whenever considered necessary its officers for reviewing the work of the fellows and Associates, inspection of accounts, attendance, etc, in Universities/Institutes where the Research Fellows/Associates are placed.

(b)  Any kind of paid or honorary, part-or-full-time employment or private practice even in honorary capacity is not permissible during the tenure of Fellowship/ Associateship.  

(c)  The stipend of research fellow/associate is exempt from the payment of income tax under10(16) of IT Act.

(d)  These terms and conditions supersede all previous instructions issued in regard to JRF/SRF/RA. However, any relaxation would require approval of DG, CSIR. In all matters decision taken by CSIR shall be final.

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ICMR JRF Examination is the first step in the process of admission to the Ph.D/ Research Programme through council's support. Test for ICMR JRF fellowship are conducted at the 12 centres viz. Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Srinagar and Varanasi once a year. The award of JRF is made on merit basis by holding an entrance examination after issuing a countrywide admission notice. The admission notice is published in leading English Newspapers of India usually during March/April and also on the website. The entrance examination is usually held in the first/second week of July.

ICMR holds a national level examination for determining the eligibility of Indian National candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) through Indian Council of Medical Research. The award of Junior Research Fellowship to the successful eligible candidates will depend on their finding placement in a medical college / hospital / university / national laboratory / institution of higher learning and research as applicable.

• Two separate merit lists, one comprising the candidates qualifying for life sciences and the second for those candidates qualifying for social sciences, will be made on the basis of their performance in the above test.
• The candidates selected for the JRF programme of ICMR would be permitted to enroll themselves for the Ph.D. programme of any University recognised by the UGC/MCI. However, the JRF programme would not have any connection with the Ph.D. programme. The validity of fellowship awarded to a candidate will be six months.
• Another 100 candidates would be selected for consideration for positions of JRF under various research schemes of ICMR (subject to fulfilling the conditions for appointment under the schemes) for the duration of that scheme. These JRFs would also be permitted to complete Ph.D. while working in the scheme, if enrolled. The validity of result will be two years for placement in ICMR funded projects.
• SC/ST/OBC/Physically handicapped (PH) applicants will be given such special consideration as per policy guidelines. Candidates qualifying for the award of JRF will receive fellowship from ICMR.

Duration and Emoluments

The existing value of the fellowship is at present Rs. 31000/- (Rupees Thirty one thousands only) per month and an annual contingency grant up to Rs. 20,000/- per annum. The local institution shall review the performance of JRF after two years through an appropriate Review Committee constituted by the Head of the institution. The fellow may be awarded SRF after successful assessment by the Review Committee.

• The successful candidates would be notified by post. The list also would be available on the ICMR website.

Joining time

Selected candidates must join their respective course on the prescribed date as indicated in their admission letter. The selection of those who fail to join by the specified date shall automatically stand cancelled.

Procedure for Applying

Before applying, candidates are advised to go through the admission notice published in the advertisement in various Newspapers and the instructions given therein carefully. Fill in the application form according to the instructions given in this prospectus and the admission notice. Incomplete applications will not be considered and no correspondence will be entertained.

Educational Qualification

Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./MA) in Basic Science or Post Graduate Degree (M.Sc./MA) in Professional Course.

The age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 28 years (upper age limit relaxable upto 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, physically handicapped (PH) and female candidates, 3 years in the case of OBC category.

As prescribed by UGC.

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Scheme of test.

The test will consist of one paper of 2 hours duration. The paper will consist of 2 Sections. The Aptitude Section (Section A) will have 50 questions on (i) scientific phenomenon in everyday life; (ii) general knowledge in sciences; and (iii) common statistics. All these questions would be compulsory with each question carrying 1 mark. The subject Specific Section (Section B & C) would pertain to (B) Life Sciences and (C) Social Science. The candidate may attempt questions in either of the two areas. Each area of section B & C would have 100 questions and the candidate may attempt any 75 questions in the predesigned area of Section B or C. Candidates are required to indicate the option for Section B or C in the application form too.

Each question carries one mark. Negative marking @ 0.25 will be made for each of the wrong answer. The questions in both the sections would appear in English only.

The final result will be based on aggregate of 55 % marks obtained in both the sections for General category and OBC and 50% for SC/ST and physically handicapped.

The test will be held in the following streams:

(1) Aptitude test (common for all) (2) Life Sciences (3) Social Sciences. Subjects covered under Life Sciences include microbiology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, human nutrition, human biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, pharmacology, zoology, environmental sciences, botany, public health veterinary science and bio-informatics. Subjects covered under Social Sciences include psychology, sociology, home sciences, statistics, anthropology, social work and health economics.

Monitoring Mechanism

The fellow shall submit annual reports for 1st year and annual report thereafter as per the prescribed standard proforma. The first annual report should be submitted after 10 months from the date of commencement of the fellowship (through the Guide along with his appraisal) giving complete factual details of the research work done. Subsequent annual reports as per the standard proforma should be submitted through the Guide two months before completion of the fellowship year

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Applications are invited from interested and motivated candidates for the post of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) to work on a research project funded by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under the Supervision of Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Department of Civil Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus, Rajasthan.

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The scheme of research fellowships in drdo.

DRDO is having a scheme to offer Research Fellowships to provide opportunity to bright, young talents to carry out research work leading to earning of higher qualification or to acquisition of research experience. These Fellowships are available for a limited period and give no claim whatsoever to Research fellows for regular employment in DRDO.

Selection of Research Fellows is carried out by Director of the Laboratories/ Establishments of DRDO. Advertisement for award of Fellowships is published in leading national daily, Employment News and DRDO website. Selection process consists of interview in which candidates are assessed their aptitude for research work, clarity of concepts, spirit of Scientific enquiry, analytical reasoning, range of scientific and technical knowledge, and capacity to application of knowledge, etc. Candidates who have passed national written test NET/ UGC/ GATE are given preference.

At present, DRDO is offering Fellowships at three levels, namely JRF, SRF, & RA. Eligibility Criteria and emoluments of Research Fellows are as below:

• The upper age limit is relaxable upto 05 years in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and upto 03 years in case of candidates belonging to OBC.
• In addition to the monthly emoluments. Research Fellows are also entitled for Contingency grant upto a maximum of Rs. 15000 per annum for JRF  and Rs. 20000 per annum in case of SRF & RA on reimbursement basis.