VNIT Nagpur Department of Electrical Engineering Junior Research Fellowship

The VNIT Nagpur department of electrical engineering junior research fellowship offers monetary benefits to those with a postgraduate degree in engineering and technology. The Indian government funds the fellowship program in collaboration with the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur and CDAC (T). 

The selected fellows will get an opportunity to participate in a research project. They will also receive a consolidated amount of INR 31,000 per month for the first two years, followed by INR 35,000 in their third year. The last date to apply for the VNIT Nagpur department of electrical engineering junior research fellowship program is February 5th, 2023.

Table of Contents 

• Eligibility Criteria
• Benefits
• How to Apply?
• Essential Documents
• Important Dates
• Contact Details 

Eligibility Criteria for VNIT Nagpur Department of Electrical Engineering Junior Research Fellowship 

The candidates with a master's degree in engineering and technology can apply to the junior research fellowship program's VNIT Nagpur department of electrical engineering. They should have graduated from an institution recognized by the Indian government. The details of the eligibility criteria are as follows: 

• The candidates should hold an M.E. or an M.Tech degree in power systems, power electronics, control systems, electrical drives or equivalent discipline.
• They should have written a thesis on power electronic-based systems.
• They should have obtained a qualifying GATE score in the past.

Desirable criteria

The selection panel will prefer candidates with the following criteria:

• The applicants should have experimental knowledge in power electronic converters' hardware and controller design.
• The panel will prefer candidates in the first division of UG and PG.
• They also prefer candidates proficient in PSIM, MATLAB, PCB design software and microcontroller, FPGA, or digital signal controller.
• Those with good analytical ability and writing skills will be preferred for the junior research fellowship. 

Benefits of the VNIT Nagpur Department of Electrical Engineering Junior Research Fellowship 

The VNIT Nagpur department of electrical engineering junior research fellowship position is open for two fellows. The selected candidates will participate in a project, sustainable energy system for achieving novel carbon-neutral energy communities (SUSTENANCE). They will receive a consolidated amount of INR 31,000 for the first two years, followed by INR 35,000 in the third year. The organizers will also provide HRM as per the government norms. The selected candidates are allowed to register for the PhD program at the institute. 

How to Apply for the VNIT Nagpur Department of Electrical Engineering Junior Research Fellowship? 

Before applying for the VNIT Nagpur Department of Electrical Engineering junior research fellowship, the candidates should meet all the requirements. They should fill in an application form on the Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) website. Next, they should attach the form, resume and email it to the Principal Investigator (PI). After sending the email, the candidates should also enclose the hard copies of the application form and other documents in an envelope and send them by post to the PI. 

Essential Documents of VNIT Nagpur Department of Electrical Engineering Junior Research Fellowship 

The candidates should attach all the required documents while applying for the VNIT Nagpur department of electrical engineering junior research fellowship. They should ensure the documents contain factual information. Listed below are the essential documents for the application of the VNIT Nagpur department of electrical engineering junior research fellowship: 

• Application form
• A detailed and updated CV
• Letter of recommendation (three letters)
• A write up about the candidate's skills and achievements (one page)
• A write up on the research plans in the related area (one page) 

Important Dates

 The candidates should submit the application form within the last date to avoid rejections. The director of VNIT Nagpur's decisions is final and binding. The key dates of the VNIT Nagpur department of electrical engineering junior research fellowship are as follows: 

Terms and Conditions of VNIT Nagpur Department of Electrical Engineering Junior Research Fellowship 

The terms and conditions of the VNIT Nagpur department of electrical engineering junior research fellowship are as follows: 

• The management will not offer any compensation to appear for the written test and interview.
• The candidates registering for the PhD program through the VNIT Nagpur department of electrical engineering junior research fellowship should meet all the requirements. 

Contact Details 

The email and the postal address of Dr. Pradyumn Chaturvedi, the assistant professor, is as follows: 

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