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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :

Prelims level: Vaibhav Fellowship

Mains level: Not Much

The centre has launched VAIBHAV Fellowship scheme for the Indian Diaspora abroad on National Science Day.

VAIBHAV fellowship

The Vaibhav Fellowship is a program that invites overseas Indian scientists and researchers to work with Indian institutions and universities for a period of 2-3 weeks.
The program is open to individuals of Indian origin who are working in fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
The fellowship will provide opportunities for the diaspora to collaborate with Indian scientists and researchers, participate in conferences, and contribute to the development of the country’s science and technology sector.

Objectives of the Fellowship

To create a platform for Indian diaspora scientists and researchers to connect with their counterparts in India and contribute to the country’s growth in the field of science and technology.
To foster collaboration between Indian and overseas scientists and researchers, promote knowledge exchange, and build a network of professionals who can contribute to the development of the country.

Duration: The fellowship offers researchers an opportunity to work for a minimum of one month to a maximum of two months a year with a research institution or an academic institution in India.
Corpus: Three years with the government offering the researchers an amount of up to Rs 37 lakh for the entire period.
Eligibility: Researchers from institutions featuring in the top 500 QS World University Rankings will be eligible for the fellowship.
Who can apply: The applicant should be a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and she or he must have obtained Ph.D/M.D/M.S degree from a recognized University.

The fellowship provides a platform for Indian scientists and researchers to collaborate with their counterparts abroad, which can help in the exchange of ideas and knowledge.
It also provides an opportunity for the Indian diaspora to contribute to the development of their home country.
By engaging with the Indian institutions and universities, the diaspora can bring in new ideas, technologies, and expertise that can help in the country’s development.