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INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, Inviting applications for the Emeritus Scientist Scheme
Posted Date: 11 Sep 2008 Resource Type: News/Announcements Category: Education
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INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
KRISHI ANUSANDHAN BHAVAN-II, PUSA
NEW DELHI-110012
F. No. 1(2) / 2006-EPD Dated: 8.9.08
All the Vice Chancellors of State Agricultural Universities/DUs/CAU/CUs
All the Directors of ICAR Research Institutes /NRCs
Subject: Inviting applications for the Emeritus Scientist Scheme.
Sir,
As you are aware, the Council is running the scheme for Emeritus Scientist in the field of
agriculture and allied sciences, to be located at State Agricultural Universities /DUs /CAU
/ CUs of the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) as per terms and conditions
enclosed.
Presently, some slots for the Emeritus Scientist are to be filled for which we hereby invite
applications from superannuated / superannuating professionals of NARS in the field of
crop science, natural resource management, horticulture, agricultural engineering, animal
sciences including dairy sciences, fisheries and social sciences including home science.
The objective of the scheme is to tap knowledge and skill bank of superannuated
professionals of NARS by allowing them to complete the work in hand for its fruitful
conclusion, utilize their talent in teaching specialized courses and use their experience in
addressing nationally important issues. It is to provide suitable financial assistance to
superannuated scientists / university teachers to continue research in hand, pursue
preparation of teaching aids, manuals, monographs etc. and conduct specific courses in
respective field of specialization especially in those, which are relevant to the research /
education programmes of Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Agricultural
Universities.
Applications sponsored by the SAUs/DUs/CAU/CUs will only be considered. The
scientists working at Agricultural Colleges/Institutes affiliated to General/Central
Universities could send their applications duly sponsored by Agricultural Universities or
ICAR Institutes.
The benefit of the scheme shall be open to all the Principal Scientists and above and also
the faculty members of equivalent position including teachers of repute who are physically
fit and mentally alert. The Emeritus Scientist Scheme will not be given for starting a new
research project. The eligible scientists / faculty retired this year / to retire in 12 months
time, may send 15 copies of the application in the prescribed format (Annexure A, B and
C).
A copy of the rules along with the prescribed application format is enclosed. We request
you to bring this to the notice of eligible scientists and sponsor one or two cases. The
applications shall reach the undersigned not later than October 20th, 2008 positively.
Yours faithfully
( S. P. Tiwari )
Deputy Director General (Edn.)
INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
KRISHI ANUSANDHAN BHAVAN-II, PUSA
NEW DELHI-110012
Emeritus Scientist Scheme
Proforma – Part A (Summary)
(Please send 15 copies)
Name
Designation (Last) and Place of work (Last)
Date of Birth
Discipline
Title of the study proposed to be conducted as Emeritus Scientist
What is contemplated to be worked out as Emeritus Scientist (maximum 5 lines)
Brief significant contributions made in the last five years (maximum 5 lines)
Awards / Recognition
• National / International level
• Institute / University / State level
• Others (specify)
List of Publications
Type of publications Total number Number during last 5 years
Research Papers (refereed journals)
Popular articles
Books
Book chapters
Others
Total
Teaching experience & Recognition for teaching
Students guided
Patents / Varieties developed / other IPRs
Mailing Address (Signature)
INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
KRISHI ANUSANDHAN BHAVAN-II, PUSA
NEW DELHI-110012
Emeritus Scientist Scheme
Proforma – Part B (Bio-data)
(Please send 15 copies)
Name
Address
Date of Birth
Date of superannuation / likely superannuation
Post from which superannuated / likely to superannuate
Last salary drawn / to be drawn
Academic records
Exam / Degree Division / Grade Year Subjects University / Board
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Employment record from the date occupying Principal Scientist / Professor or equivalent
position
Employer Designation / Place Period Scale
Special assignments / Training
Major scientific achievements
Brief account of research and / or teaching done during the preceding 5 years
Publications for the last five years
Honours / Awards / Recognitions
Signature
INDIAN COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
KRISHI ANUSANDHAN BHAVAN-II, PUSA
NEW DELHI-110012
Emeritus Scientist Scheme
Proforma – Part C (Project Proposal)
(Please send 15 copies)
Name
Title of the proposal
Proposed location
Objectives (in brief)
Year-wise technical programme
Duration
Expected outcome and Practical relevance
State whether the proposed project is related to work being done by him / her and will allow
unfinished tasks to be completed, and its relevance to national priority.
Justification in case the proposal is related to teaching and development of instructional material
Signature
Recommendation stating clearly as to why the scientist should be awarded Emeritus Scientist
Scheme and how it is going to benefit institute / university. In case recommendation is for
teaching, involvement in the course and the number of lectures, which the institute would give to
him / her, be indicated. It should also be clearly stated that necessary support would be provided.
Signature of the Head of the Institute/
University where the project is proposed to be taken up
Dated :
Guidelines governing the Emeritus Scientist (ES) Scheme of ICAR
1. Objective of the Scheme :
The ICAR Emeritus Scientist Scheme is a structural method of tapping Brain and Skill Bank
of the outstanding superannuated professionals of NARS by allowing them to complete the work
in hand for its fruitful conclusion, utilize their talent in teaching specialized courses and use their
experience in addressing nationally important policy issues. Retired scientists may often be in a
position to work and teach in economically and ecologically under-privileged regions. Hence,
their expertise should also be mobilized for launching a movement in science for remedying
regional imbalances in agricultural development. The Emeritus Scientist scheme aims at:
• To utilize the services of outstanding superannuated scientists from NARS by allowing them
to complete the nationally important research already under way.
• To use the talent of outstanding retired teachers in teaching specialized courses and
developing instructional material especially multi media for use in national agricultural
education programme including distance education.
2. Scope of the Scheme:
The benefit of scheme shall be open only to the scientists of repute of the level of Principal
Scientist/Professor and above from National Agriculture Research System that includes State
Agricultural Universities, Deemed Universities, Central Agricultural University, Central
Universities having agriculture facility, Centre and State funded institutions/organizations engaged
in Agricultural Research, Education, Human Resource Development and Extension. The benefit of
the scheme will be available only to complete the work in hand for its fruitful conclusion and it
will not be extended for starting altogether a new project. The project proposal shall be of national
importance and it is to be given only when other equally competent regular scientists are not
available in the institute to carry out the proposed work in the field of agriculture, veterinary
science & animal husbandry, fisheries, home science, dairy technology and allied sciences.
3. How to apply:
The eligible scientist / faculty who is to retire in the next 12 months time, may send 15
copies of the application in the prescribed Proforma (Annexure A, B, & C) to the Deputy
Director General (Education), ICAR. The application should be submitted through the executive
authority where the Emeritus Scientist proposes to carry out the research, teaching, human
resource development and extension duly recommended with justification. The scientists retired
for more than one year shall not be eligible.
The applications will be received twice a year i.e. in the month of June and December for
which a specific circular will be issued depending upon the vacancies. The applications received
within the period specified in the circular will only be entertained.
4. Procedure of Selection:
The applications received will be referred to the concerned Subject Matter Division of
ICAR and to a specialist in the discipline of the applicant for comments. The applications along
with these comments will be placed before the Selection cum Standing Committee.
Following criteria will be taken into consideration for selection of Emeritus Scientist:
• The scientist should have minimum of 5 research papers in refereed journals in the last
five years or should have received a national / international level award / recognition or in
case of teachers must have received national / university level award for excellence in
teaching or have received letter of appreciation for excellence in teaching based on alumni
feed back.
• The project proposal is of national importance and other equally competent regular
scientists are not available in the institute to carry out the proposed work.
• The project proposal is in continuation of his/her work.
5. Selection -cum Standing Committee:
5.1 The Selection –cum-Standing Committee will comprise of the following :
A Scientist/Educationist of eminence - Chairman
Dy. Director General (Education) - Member
2 Vice Chancellors of State Agricultural Universities - Member
1Vice Chancellor from Deemed Universities - Member
Director, NAARM - Member
A Scientist/Educationist of repute - Member
Asstt. Director General Incharge of the Scheme - Secretary
The Selection-cum-Standing Committee will be constituted with the approval of the
President, ICAR Society.
5.2 The tenure of the Selection-cum-Standing Committee members shall be of three years.
5.3 The non-official Members of the Selection-cum-Standing will be paid TA/DA and
honorarium for attending the meetings of the Committee as per the Council’s rules.
5.4 The functions of the Committee will be :-
?? To consider and recommend the cases of scientists for initial award as Emeritus Scientist.
?? To recommend the duration for which Emeritus Scientist position is given.
?? To consider and recommend the contingent and travel grant required for the project.
?? To review/monitor existing projects under Emeritus Scientist Scheme
?? To advise the Director General / President of the ICAR on all matters concerning the
scheme.
5.5 The recommendations of the committee will be put up to the President, ICAR through the
DG, ICAR for his approval.
The DG, ICAR will be competent to perform all ancillary work including grant of interim
extension to the Emeritus Scientists pending the recommendations of the Committee.
6. Terms and Condition Governing the Grant
6.1 General terms and conditions:
The schedule of terms and conditions governing grant-in-aid from the Council will mutates
mutandis apply to the grants to the Emeritus Scientists.
6.2 Special Terms & Conditions:
a) Emeritus Scientists will be entitled to an honorarium of Rs.15,000/- per month in addition
to pension that he may draw w.e.f. 1.4.2005. The honorarium paid to the Emeritus Scientist shall
be subject to the Income Tax.
b) A contingent grant of Rs. 60,000/- per annum per scientist, depending upon the nature of
the project to cover expenditure on purchase of essential items of stores such as chemicals,
glasswares etc., books and stationery and part-time laboratory/ministerial help will be given to the
Emeritus Scientist. While sanctioning a project the amount of contingent grant could be enhanced
with the concurrence of the FA (DARE) keeping in view the nature of research work. The
expenditure on travel may be used to cover the tours within the country for the purpose of
collection of research data and also to attend a scientific meeting / conference within the country
once a year from the contingencies. Single rail fare of the 1st class/ACII class, eligible DA, and
road mileage from the residence or from the headquarters to the railway station and vice-versa will
be admissible for such tours. No separate grant for TA/DA will be given and the Emeritus Scientist
is to meet the expenditure on TA/DA from contingencies. The contingent grant will be released
only on the basis of requisition and actual utilization in the previous year.
c) Grant for engagement of one Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow/Research
Associates on such rates and allowances as approved by the Council from time to time. Their
appointment will be coterminous with the termination of the project under the Emeritus
Scientists Scheme.
d) The Emeritus Scientist will devote his whole time to the project for which financial
assistance is provided and he will not accept any other regular or part time remunerative job
during his tenure as Emeritus Scientist.
e) The Emeritus Scientist shall not receive any assistance for the same work from any other
source so long as he receives assistance from the Council.
f) The Emeritus Scientist shall normally remain attached to an Agricultural University / ICAR
Institute from where he / she retired, or to any other institution concerned with agriculture and
allied sciences where he / she is assured in writing of the necessary facilities. The concerned
University / Institution shall make necessary arrangements for the smooth running of the project
and shall make available office accommodation and provide laboratory and library facilities and
other supporting help to the Emeritus Scientist. The Emeritus Scientist shall himself / herself make
the necessary arrangements with the concerned University / Institution.
g) The Emeritus Scientist will participate in the teaching programmes in the field of his / her
specialization of the university or institute to which he / she is attached.
The Emeritus Scientist shall be subject to the discipline of the Institute where he / she is
permitted to work. His / her annual report would be submitted through Dean/Head of the
Institution/Director of the Institute. In case of teachers, he / she will be answerable to the Director
(Instructions) / Dean/Head of the Department.
h) The Emeritus Scientist shall be entitled for residential accommodation in the institute
where he / she had worked earlier. In case the Emeritus Scientist comes from outside, he shall be
considered for accommodation on priority as per entitlement and existing rules.
The Emeritus Scientist will be entitled to occupy ICAR / SAU Rest House, wherever
available, on tours at the rates applicable to ICAR / SAU employees.
i) The appointment shall start only after the Scientist has actually retired, after availing of
leave preparatory to retirement, if any, or when the basic facilities for the work have been made
available.
j) The Emeritus Scientist will be eligible to avail one-month leave with honorarium for each
completed year of his / her tenure or on pro rata basis for any fraction of a year. He / she may plan
his leave as convenient to him / her. In exceptional cases, an Emeritus Scientist may avail of leave
up to three months without honorarium on health ground supported by medical certificate. The
Head of the Department / Dean / Director of the Institute will sanction the leave and the office to
which he is attached will maintain record.
k) The duration of appointment of the Emeritus Scientist shall be for a period two years.
Extension for further one year will be considered only in exceptional cases as per need and
appropriateness of the research project. A standing committee specifically constituted with the
approval of DG will review the work of Emeritus Scientist on completion of one year. The
salient findings will be published in the form of research papers in scientific journals and
ICAR/DARE Annual Report. A copy of the final report will be sent to the Libraries of the
concerned Institutes.
7.1 The Emeritus Scientist on completion of his/her project is required to submit final report
in the prescribed Proforma.
7.2 The honorarium for last two months to the Emeritus Scientist and fellowship for last
month to Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow/Research Associates will be released
only after the receipt of 6 copies of the final report within three months of completion of the
project.
8. Obligations of the Emeritus Scientist
8.1 The sanctioned project may normally commence within 6 months from the date of
sanction of the project or the date of retirement of the scientist, failing which the project may be
withdrawn.
8.2 The project will stand terminated from the date an Emeritus Scientist accepts another
position or takes up any other employment.
9. Operation of the funds
9.1 On receipt of the joining report of the Emeritus Scientist through the Head of the
Institution where he / she is working, the grants towards honorarium, contingent grant and TA
for a period of one year will be released. Subsequent releases will be made on the receipt of
claim and expenditure / adjustment account.
9.2 Grants towards the appointment of the Junior Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow /
Research Associates will be released for a period of one year after receipt of the joining report.
9.3 The bank drafts of the grants will be in the name of the Associate Dean of the College /
Comptroller / Head of the Institution, who in turn will arrange to further release the grant on
approved items to the Emeritus Scientist without causing any inconvenience to him. A copy of
release order will also be sent to concerned Emeritus Scientist.
9.4 The Emeritus Scientist should submit claim for second / subsequent installment of grant
in the prescribed Proforma and send through the Executive Authority of the College / University/
Institute who is responsible for maintaining such accounts. The Executive Authority should
certify that the expenditure claimed under different heads has actually been incurred and utilized
properly during the period for which payment was made and further that the grant has been
exclusively utilized for the purpose for which it was sanctioned.
9.5 The statement of accounts should also include an adjustment account in the prescribed
Proforma countersigned by the appropriate authority as mentioned above.
9.6 Any unspent balance from earlier payment lying with the Institution / Emeritus Scientist
should be adjusted to the current year’s budget.
9.7 All equipments, books etc. purchased out of the grants will have to be entered in a stock
register maintained by the Scientist and the same should be checked by the Auditor of the Host
Institution.
Any movable properties acquired by the Scientist with the grant may be handed over to
the Host Institution on completion of the tenure of the Emeritus Scientist / project.
9.8 The Education Division of ICAR will be responsible for monitoring the performance of
the Emeritus Scientist scheme. For this purpose, the project with duration of more than two years
will be reviewed at the end of one year by peer review, the report of which will be placed before
the Selection cum Standing Committee for consideration of its further continuation.
10. The total number of the Emeritus Scientist positions is fifty.
For more details, visit http://www.icar.org.in/edu/CIRCULAR.pdf
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