Jindal Researcher-in-Residence Fellowship (JRRF)

Jindal Researcher-in-Residence Fellowship (JRRF)

Facilitating collaborative research between faculty and staff of the university and their research partners from other academic institutions across the globe.

The fellowship aims to provide a golden opportunity for career advancement through collaborative research and enhance the research capacity at various research centers of JGU.

Main Objectives

Career Advancement: The fellowship offers researchers the opportunity to advance their careers through collaborative research, thereby enhancing their academic reputation and credentials.

Research Capacity Building: By collaborating with faculty and staff at JGU, the fellowship aims to develop research capacity at the university's various research centers.

Eligibility and Who Can Avail:

The JRRF programme is open to researchers at any career stage and is particularly ideal for individuals who fall into the following categories:

  1. Researchers Two to Four Years Beyond Their PhD: Researchers who are two to four years past their PhD and wish to pursue collaborative research at one of JGU's research centers with a faculty or staff member.

  2. Researchers Already Collaborating with JGU Faculty/Staff: Researchers who are already engaged in research collaboration with a faculty or staff member at JGU.

Benefits of JRRF: The Jindal Researcher-in-Residence Fellowship offers a range of benefits to participants:

  1. Access to World-Class JGU Infrastructure: Fellows gain access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources available at JGU to enhance their research endeavors.

  2. Experience in Teaching an Elective Course: As part of the fellowship, researchers have the opportunity to teach an elective course of their choice, providing valuable teaching experience.

  3. On-Campus Residence and Food Arrangements: Fellows are provided with on-campus residence and food arrangements during the fellowship period for a seamless research experience.

Types of Researcher-in-Residence Opportunities: Under the JRRF program, there are two types of researcher-in-residence opportunities:

  1. On-Semester: Researchers can apply for the on-semester researcher-in-residence opportunity to collaborate on research work with JGU faculty/staff during the regular academic semesters.

  2. Off-Semester: The off-semester researcher-in-residence opportunity allows researchers to collaborate during the academic break periods, providing more flexibility in research engagement.