The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) today announced a new fellowship 'Science@70 Award' for scientists pursuing research and publishing papers even after turning 70.
The new scheme was announced by CSIR Director General Samir K Brahmachari at a function to celebrate the 70th foundation day of the Council.
Under the fellowship, a scientist can get an annual grant of Rs 20 lakh for a five-year period.
However, a scientist willing to avail of the fellowship has to be a Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awardee and should not be receiving grant from any other source, Brahmachari said.