IITB Trust Lab Early Career Award
IITB Trust Lab
Description
Are you an Assistant Professor at an academic institution in India? Are you actively exploring opportunities to accelerate your research initiatives in the domain of Digital Trustspanning areas such as cryptography,hardware security,software systems security,networks,blockchains,formal methods,game theory,pedagogy, and public policy? We have an exceptional opportunity for you— the IITB Trust Lab Early Career Award*. Instituted by IIT Bombay Trust Lab, this prestigious accolade is tailored to recognize exceptional work in the area of Digital Trustby faculty members in the early stages of their career. There aretwo cash awards of INR 3 lakhsunder this award each designed to honour exceptional contributions in the domain of Digital Trust, with a focus on faculty members who are at the outset of their careers. This award is your gateway to a platform to make a significant impact in this rapidly evolving domain of Digital Trust. *This is a one-time award and not a grant.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility of applicants for the IITB Trust Lab Early Career Award 2024 will be assessed based on the following criteria.
Is no older than 40 years of age as on 31.01.2025. Is employed as an Assistant Professor at any academic institute in India. Has a record of high-quality contributions to the area of Digital Trust, in terms of research and/or development.
About IITB Trust Lab
Established in 2022, IITB Trust Lab is a pioneering initiative within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay). The lab focuses on advancing research, education, and fostering an ecosystem in the domain of digital trust. Its mission encompasses developing state-of-the-art theories and practices in digital trust frameworks applicable to academia, industry, and government sectors. Key areas of research include cybersecurity, cryptography, and hardware security. The lab offers various programs such as internships, pre-doctoral research opportunities, and fellowships to cultivate talent and promote innovation in digital trust.