VAJRA (Visiting Advanced Joint Research) Faculty Scheme (1-3 month visits in a 1-year period, renewable) is a dedicated program of SERB India, exclusively for overseas scientists and academicians. The area of research undertaken by the faculty should be of interest to India including translation of science to practice. Faculty can also do teaching/mentoring during the period of stay. They could play other related roles in scouting for potential technologies within the Institution, review etc. and act as Mentors of start-ups housed at the Institution. The Faculty will work for minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 3 months a year in an institution in India. It is expected that the Indian Host Institution may engage him/her for longer duration even after the completion of the assignment. The adjunct position will be offered initially for a period of 1 year, and can be renewed every year. The VAJRA Faculty will be provided a lump-sum amount of US $ 15000 in the first month of engagement in a year and US $ 10000 pm in the other two months to cover their travel and honorarium. While no separate support is provided for e.g. accommodation, medical / personal insurance etc. the host institute may consider providing additional support. The payment to the faculty will be made in Indian Rupees.

Can be used for IISc.