Duration of Fellowship
- Initially, the duration of the Fellowship is three years that can be extended by up to two more years on the basis candidate's performance.
- The maximum duration to hold the Fellowship is 5 years.
Award details
- Fellowship amount of INR 25,000 per month in addition to the regular income.
- Research grant of INR 25 Lac per annum to be utilized for engineering, research and innovation activities including consumables, manpower hiring, national/international travel for research purposes, etc.
- An overhead of INR 1 Lac per annum to the hosting Institute.
Selection Process
Selection of Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellows will be made periodically (normally twice a year) by a Search-Cum-Selection Expert Committee specially constituted for the purpose, as per the guidelines of the Fellowship.