The ministry of environment and forests has invited applications from Indian nationals for the two fellowships namely, Pitamber Pant National Environment Fellowship Award for the years 2013-2014 and 2014-15 and Dr B P Pal National Environment Fellowship Award for Biodiversity for the years 2013- 2014 and 2014-15.

The fellowships are to encourage the scientists to continue R&D pursuits in the area of environmental sciences and biodiversity, respectively.

As per the ministry's notification, the nominees should not be more then 60 years on the date of application or the last date fixed, for submission of application. Application for both the fellowships should be supported by at least two Fellows of the National Academy of Science/Engineering /Agriculture.

The duration of the fellowship is for a period of two years. The details of the fellowship award, procedure and proforma for submitting research proposal as well as the terms and conditions are given in the guidelines (for Pitamber Pant Fellowship and B.P. Pal Fellowship) available on the website of the ministry (www.moef.nic.in)

The last date for receipt of the nominations is October 31, 2014.