Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme (SFRFP) 2023
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Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme (SFRFP) 2023
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme (SFRFP) 2023. Continuing Education Programme SUMMER FACULTY RESEARCH FELLOW (SFRF) PROGRAMME – 2023.
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme 2023
Applications are invited in the prescribed format from full-time regular/ permanent faculty from various
Engineering, Science, Humanities, Management and Public Policy Colleges/Institutions/Universities in India
for doing research work under the Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme (during May – July 2023).
Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi conducts the Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme (SFRFP) every year since 2008 for aspirant faculty fellows from various Institutes and Colleges in the mid of May every year.
IIT Delhi is inviting faculty fellows from various Engineering and Science Institutes and Colleges other than IIT Delhi to come and spend the summer (May-July) for pursuing research under the guidance of a faculty mentor of IIT Delhi.
The objective is to facilitate and orient the faculty fellows to undertake research. The faculty fellow will get an opportunity to interact and work with the IITD faculty mentor and his/her research students and get exposure to the world-class research matched by world-class facilities.
The SFRF programme works as a catalyst for those who are considering higher studies (Masters/PhD) at IIT Delhi in the near future. The SFRF programme duration may range from 06 to 08 weeks during May- July of every year.
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About the Programme
Faculty Mentors
A list of faculty mentors from the various departments at IIT Delhi is available on our website, along with their areas of interest.
The prospective candidates may select a faculty mentor depending on the match of their research interests and of the faculty mentor.
Please find the list of faculty members are taking interns this summer here (append the Faculty Mentor List). To facilitate the process, prospective fellows are requested to indicate upto four preferences for faculty mentors.
Duration
Minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 8 weeks.
Support
The selected applicants (faculty fellows) may avail of paid campus accommodation (in hostels with basic facilities) subject to availability during the period May 16, 2023 (Tuesday) to July 14, 2023 (Friday) only, chargeable @ Rs. 750/- per day (including meal) + bedding charges @ Rs. 50/- per day i.e. Total approx. @Rs. 800/- per day. Allotment will be on sharing basis.
Eligibility
The faculty fellow should be a regular faculty member. Preference will be given to those who are considering higher studies (Masters/PhD) in the near future.
Last Date of Application
28th February 2023
Results
14th April 2023 (Tentative)
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HOW TO APPLY : Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme
- Download the SFRF-2023 application from CER, IT Delhi website at https: cepaipitd.ac.in
- Fill the application form and attach the required documents (a copy of resume, research paper, publication etc)
- Get the application with No Objection Certificate (NOC) duly forwarded (sign and seal) through your Head of the
Institution. - Scan the complete document as a single pdf file name titled “Your name SFRF2023
Application | + Email the scan (soft copy- single pf il) to: [email protected] Please mention the email subject as
Process ‘SFRF2023 Application - Ensure to Post/Courier the complete application (hardcopy) to the following address in a sealed envelope.
The envelope should be superscribed as: “SFRF2023 Application’
To,
The Head,
QIP/CER, 1st Floor, Wing – B, Vishvakarma Bhawan,
UT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110 016.
Source Website: hitps:cepqip.iitd.ac.in
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Ans: SFRF stands for Summer Faculty Research Fellow programme.
Ans: SFRF is a unique short term programme conducted annually which gives an opportunity to the faculty members of various institutes for pursuing research under the guidance of the IITD faculty members.
Ans: To get exposure to the world class research environment and at the same time get mentored by the pioneer faculty members of IITD.
Ans: The SFRF programme duration varies from minimum 6 weeks to maximum 8 weeks during May-July every year.
Ans: Till 2019 SFRF programme was conducted in IITD campus whereas prevailing to the changing scenario throughout the world in 2020, it was conducted online. Please refer to the advertisement (as and when announced) for the subsequent year to know the mode of delivery.
Ans: Only the Faculty members from various institute can apply for SFRF programme.
Ans: The basic eligibility criteria for SFRF programme is that the participant needs to be a regular faculty member in any institute. Prospective applicants need to submit the NOC from their parent institute to attend the SFRF programme
Ans: Applications qualifying the basic eligibility criteria will be further scrutinized by the respective faculty mentors at IITD in terms of academic and professional credentials of applicants.
Ans: The number of seats may vary each year depending upon the number of participating faculty mentors. In general, 2 to 3 faculty fellows are assigned to each faculty mentor. Prospective applicant/faculty fellows are advised to apply well in advance without waiting for the last date of to avoid any technical/administrative/processing glitch/delay.
Ans: Applications are called annually (normally in the month the of February/March) for the SFRF programme. Interested faculty fellows are advised to keep visiting the SFRF section on our website for regular update/announcement for the programme.
Ans: No, the participants need not pay anything to apply/attend the SFRF Programme.
Ans: No, there is not any provision of such research/contingency/travel grant to the faculty fellows to attend the SFRF programme. However, the facility of subsidized hostel accommodation in the institute campus may be provided subject to the availability.
Ans: No, SFRF is not any Degree or Diploma programme.
Ans: Yes, Certificate will be awarded to the participants.
Ans: Participation certificate will be awarded to the participants.
Ans: Yes, the performance of participants will be evaluated by the respective faculty mentors and based on the satisfactory performance only the certificates will be issued.
Ans: No, any transcript/marks sheet will not be issued.
Ans: No, there will not be any alumni status of IITD.
Ans: No, there will not be any placement assistance.
Ans: Yes, there is mandatory provision of collecting feedback from the participants. Participants are advised to ensure that they have submitted their feedback for the programme in the prescribed format, to be made available during the programme. Only then the Certificates will be issued.
Ans: If you have any query regarding SFRF which is not answered above, feel free to contact us at [email protected]
