IndiaAI Fellowship: Calling B.Tech and M.Tech Students for AI Research
IndiaAI – Independent Business Division (IBD) is inviting nominations from B.Tech and M.Tech students for the IndiaAI Fellowship. According to the Ministry of Electronics and IT, IndiaAI is reaching out to the Top 50 National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) research institutes to confirm their participation in the fellowship programme, specifically for new PhD students pursuing research in Artificial Intelligence.
IndiaAI encourages B.Tech and M.Tech students working on AI-related projects to apply for the IndiaAI Fellowship. This fellowship will supplement any existing financial support and cover the duration of the project, offering one year of funding for B.Tech students and two years for M.Tech students. Applications must be submitted via the official form by September 30, 2024, available at: IndiaAI Fellowship Nomination Form.
IndiaAI is also offering fellowship opportunities to full-time PhD scholars specialising in Artificial Intelligence at the top 50 NIRF-ranked research institutes. These institutes are invited to confirm their participation by agreeing to admit new PhD students under the IndiaAI Fellowship. PhD scholars under this fellowship must not receive any other scholarship or salary. Institutes are requested to submit their approval, on official letterhead signed by the head of the institute, to Smt. Kavita Bhatia, Sci ‘G’ & GC (AI & ET), via email at kbhatia@meity.gov.in by September 30, 2024.
IndiaAI will select candidates based on their eligibility, the relevance of their research proposals, student profiles, and the availability of fellowships at the national level. IndiaAI, part of the Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), is the executing body of the IndiaAI Mission. This mission aims to democratise the benefits of AI, enhance India’s global AI leadership, promote technological self-reliance, and ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI across various sectors of society.
Students may submit their nominations at IndiaAI Fellowship Nomination Form as per the prescribed guidelines by September 30, 2024.
Doubts Revealed
IndiaAI -: IndiaAI is an organization in India that focuses on promoting and supporting research and development in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
B.Tech -: B.Tech stands for Bachelor of Technology, which is an undergraduate academic degree in engineering and technology.
M.Tech -: M.Tech stands for Master of Technology, which is a postgraduate academic degree in engineering and technology.
AI -: AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which is the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn like humans.
Fellowship -: A fellowship is a type of scholarship or funding given to students to support their education or research.
PhD -: PhD stands for Doctor of Philosophy, which is a high-level academic degree awarded for completing advanced research in a specific field.
NIRF -: NIRF stands for National Institutional Ranking Framework, which ranks higher education institutions in India based on various parameters like teaching, learning, and research.