T’puram: The government of Kerala has invited applications for the chief minister’s navakerala post-doctoral fellowships. The institution of the fellowship was announced in the last state budget (2021-22). The state is planning to grant fellowships ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh per month for two years. This scheme has been designed to further the development plans of the state by promoting research in domains of ecodiversity, agriculture, digital technology, genetics, climate change and the indigenous culture of Kerala. The applicant should be a Keralite in origin and should possess a doctoral degree. The upper age limit is 40 years as on the date of notification, with relaxation for women and candidates from other eligible categories. For more details log on to www.kshec.kerala.gov.in. tnn