Research Sponsors in India

Recent Updates on Research Sponsorship in India

August 2023

The Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students is formulated and funded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The scheme is open to candidates who belong to one of the Minority Community pursuing higher studies such as regular and full time M.Phil/Ph.D. degrees in Sciences, Engineering & Technology. 

Eligibility: The candidate should have secured a minimum score of 55% at Postgraduate level.

Duration: These are integrated 5 year fellowships for M.Phil & Ph.D subject to academic criteria in force for selection to Ph.D programme. 

Stipend

JRF: Rs.25,000/month

SRF: Rs.28,000/month

Nomination – The nominations are received throughout the year (mainly in June and December).

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Prime Minister Fellowship for Doctoral Research is a Fellowship scheme which is under the supervision of the Central Government of India. It is launched to provide financial support to the meritorious student pursuing PhD courses.

Eligibility: These candidates should have secured a minimum CGPA of 8 or equivalent apart from a minimum score of 650 in the respective GATE subject, or a UGC/CSIR JRF rank of 100 or less.

Duration: Maximum period of 4 Years.

Stipend

First Two Year: Rs.75,000/month

Third, Fourth Year: Rs.80,000/month

Deadline: Month of August.

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April 2022

IIT Madras has invited applications from eligible candidates for a two year research fellowship in artificial intelligence and data science. Read more…

Post-Doctoral Fellowship in India 2022 is awarded for different specializations like- Engineering, Science, Biomedical, Mathematics, Social Sciences. SERB, DBT, IITs, IIMs, ISRO are some great institutes that offer outstanding fellowships in India.55,000/- p.m. + HRA (Rs. 35,000/ p.m. + HRA for candidates who have submitted the thesis but degree not yet been awarded. Read more…

The candidate is required to work under the project entitled, “ID-PPPOTN: Infrastructure and Development of Technologies for Pre-clinical Evaluation, Product Establishment and Platform Integration for Onco-theranostic Applications.” The selected candidate will receive a payment of INR 43,400 per month including HRA.  Read more…

A candidate selected under the TFB will receive a fellowship of Rs 40,000 per month and Rs 6000 HRA over the 12-month period of engagement.  Read more…

IIT Kharagpur Rubber Technology Department Senior Research Fellowship 2022 is a research opportunity offered to B.Tech.-M.Tech/M.Sc.-M.Tech./M.Sc. degree holders.The candidate will receive a fellowship of up to INR 35,000 per month. Read more…

May 2021

The Facebook Fellowship is a global program designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research in areas related to computer science and engineering at an accredited university. Read more

The Information Controls Fellowship Program (ICFP) cultivates research, outputs, and creative collaboration on topics related to repressive Internet censorship and surveillance. Read more…

SERB has been supporting basic research in frontier areas of science and engineering through its various programs and schemes. Read more…

Any collaborative Research & Development project, based on merit that include science and technology (S&T) development leading to commercial success, social good and benefit to both countries. Read more…

March 2021

The IITB-Monash Research Academy is an exciting partnership between the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB), India and Monash University. Exceptional students whose intended area of study aligns with the research priorities of the IITB-Monash Research Academy are invited to apply for the Joint PhD program. Read more…

The Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships are designed for Indian scholars who are registered for a Ph.D. at an Indian institution. These fellowships are for six to nine months. Read more…

The J. N. Tata Endowment awards a one-time loan scholarship to Indian nationals only at the beginning of the course for full-time Postgraduate/Ph.D./Postdoctoral studies/Research Fellowships studies abroad, in all fields, irrespective of caste, creed, gender, or community. Read more…

NTR Videshi Vidyadharana Overseas Scholarship, 2021 is offered for Masters, PhD, Diploma degree in the field of Eligible courses offered. This scholarship is provided by Social Welfare Department (AP) and the value of this scholarship is Full Funding, Ten lakhs Grant. Read more…

Generous donors have provided MIT with permanent funds in support of fellowships, many of which have unique restrictions. The Office of Graduate Education administers a number of these endowed fellowships through an annual competition in March. All nominations must be submitted by the departmental graduate office on behalf of the student.  Read more…

February 2021

The Start-up Research Grant (SRG) scheme aims to assist researchers to initiate their research career in a new institution. It is a two-year grant meant to enable researchers working in frontier areas of science and engineering to establish themselves and move on to the mainstream core research grant (CRG).  Read more…

IT Madras invites applications to its PhD program through the DIA, an exclusive program launched by the Government of India in recognition of India’s historic ties with ASEAN countries. A 1000 PhD fellowships are on offer and selected candidates receive funding covering the entire cost of their study and living expenses for up to five years of the program. Read more...

Here are the details of proposals that can be applied for both government and private agencies in near future. Read more…

Here are the details of proposals that can be applied for government agencies in near future. Read more…

December 2020

The CSIR Fellowships/Associateships are tenable in Universities/IITs/Post-Graduate Colleges/Government Research Establishments. Only bonafide Indian citizens, residing in India are eligible for the award of research Fellowship/Associateships. Read more…

 This scholarship is for Ph.D./Master’s degree holders.The scholarship application has been released by the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. Those candidates who will be selected for the scholarship will get a salary of INR 30,000 per month.  Read more…

 This scholarship is formulated and funded by Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The scheme is open to who pursuing higher studies such as regular and full time M.Phil and Ph.D degree in Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences and Engineering & Technology. Read more…

The Adobe Research Fellowship recognizes outstanding graduate students anywhere in the world carrying out exceptional research in areas of computer science important to Adobe. Read more…

This is intended to enable young scholars to pursue doctoral research in education and other related disciplines. Doctoral Fellows can pursue their work in a recognized university/research institution of their choice.  Read more…

 November 2020

 

National Merit Scholarships in India, 2020 is offered for Bachelors, Masters degree in the field of Subjects offered by the University. This scholarship is provided by Ministry of Human Resource Development and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, Rs. 10,000 & Rs. 20,000 per year . This scholarship is open for: Open to Indian nationals. Read more…

 The three national Science Academies — Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi and The National Academy of Sciences, India, Prayagraj — offer several two-month Summer Fellowships to enable students/teachers (studying/teaching in India) to work with scientists associated with the three Academies’ during 2021.The last date for receipt of applications online is 30 November 2020.  Read more…

 The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has created the Raman Post-Doc Program, a highly selective Post-Doc program with 50 positions.The Institute invites applications for intensely motivated individuals with an established record of high quality research,for the positions of Raman Post-Docs. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and foreign nationals are also eligible to apply.  Read more…

The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India invites applications for Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) 2020 from BTech, MTech, MSc or integrated MTech/MSc students. The aim of this fellowship is to promote technical research studies and attract the meritorious students to pursue doctoral programmes at leading institutions of India. Selected students will get admission in PhD programmes at IISc/IISERs/IITs and Central Universities with a fellowship of up to INR 80,000 per month and other additional benefits. Read more…

The ESSO-NCESS Junior Research Fellowship is offered by Government for students who currently meet the eligibility criteria provided by ESSO – National Center for Earth Science Studies. This scholarship has a scholarship amount worth ₹25,000.00 to ₹28,000.00 based on eligibility and standard selection process. This scholarship is offered for year 2020, Number of posts for this scholarship is Not Disclosed* and this Scholarship is always open.  Read more…

National Merit Scholarships in India, 2020 is offered for Bachelors, Masters degree in the field of Subjects offered by the University. This scholarship is provided by Ministry of Human Resource Development and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, Rs. 10,000 & Rs. 20,000 per year . This scholarship is open for: Open to Indian nationals. Read more…

 The three national Science Academies — Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru, Indian National Science Academy, New Delhi and The National Academy of Sciences, India, Prayagraj — offer several two-month Summer Fellowships to enable students/teachers (studying/teaching in India) to work with scientists associated with the three Academies’ during 2021.The last date for receipt of applications online is 30 November 2020.  Read more…

 The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has created the Raman Post-Doc Program, a highly selective Post-Doc program with 50 positions.The Institute invites applications for intensely motivated individuals with an established record of high quality research,for the positions of Raman Post-Docs. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and foreign nationals are also eligible to apply.  Read more…

The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India invites applications for Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF) 2020 from BTech, MTech, MSc or integrated MTech/MSc students. The aim of this fellowship is to promote technical research studies and attract the meritorious students to pursue doctoral programmes at leading institutions of India. Selected students will get admission in PhD programmes at IISc/IISERs/IITs and Central Universities with a fellowship of up to INR 80,000 per month and other additional benefits. Read more…

The ESSO-NCESS Junior Research Fellowship is offered by Government for students who currently meet the eligibility criteria provided by ESSO – National Center for Earth Science Studies. This scholarship has a scholarship amount worth ₹25,000.00 to ₹28,000.00 based on eligibility and standard selection process. This scholarship is offered for year 2020, Number of posts for this scholarship is Not Disclosed* and this Scholarship is always open.  Read more…

October 2020

 

Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) invites applications for ICHR Junior Research Fellowships (JRF), 2020-21 from students enrolled for PhD in recognized universities in the field of historical studies. The award for JRF will be based on an online Entrance Test and Presentation-cum-Interview. The scholarship awarded is worth INR 17,600 per month for 2 years along with a contingency grant. Read more…

Google is offering Google PhD Fellowship India Program 2020 to support students as they pursue PhD as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor. Google will offer the selected candidates a fellowship of USD 50,000 for a duration of 4 years. Read more…

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund invites applications for Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Scholarships 2020 from postgraduate candidates. This scholarship aims to support the study of PhD in India from Indian nationals and nationals of other Asian countries. Selected students will receive maintenance allowance including a tuition fee of INR 18,000 per month and contingent expense of INR 15,000 per annum for study tours within India. Read more…

Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships 2021-22 is designed for Indian scholars who are registered for a PhD programme at an Indian institution. These fellowships are for six to nine months. The selected scholars get a monthly stipend and other benefits. It enables the most outstanding students, academics and professionals in India and the U.S. to study, research and teach in the host country. Read more…

Aimed to identify motivated young researchers and provide them support for doing research in frontier areas of science and engineering for Ph.D/M.D/M.S degree holders. Get Rs. 55,000/- Fellowship and Rs. 2 Lakh Research Grant. Read more…

The Start-up Research Grant (SRG) scheme aims to assist researchers to initiate their research career in a new institution. It is a two-year grant meant to enable researchers working in frontier areas of science and engineering to establish themselves and move on to the mainstream core research grant (CRG).  Read more…

IT Madras invites applications to its PhD program through the DIA, an exclusive program launched by the Government of India in recognition of India’s historic ties with ASEAN countries. A 1000 PhD fellowships are on offer and selected candidates receive funding covering the entire cost of their study and living expenses for up to five years of the program. Read more…

Here are the details of proposals that can be applied for both government and private agencies in near future. Read more…

Here are the details of proposals that can be applied for government agencies in near future. Read more…