Chief Minister’s Nava Kerala Post Doctoral Fellowships (CMNPF) 2024

Selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of ₹50,000 in their first year and ₹1,00,000 in their second year. Additionally, a maximum annual contingency allowance of ₹50,000 will be provided for the Arts and Humanities stream, while the Science and Technology stream will receive a maximum of ₹2,00,000.

In addition to the annual fellowship, post-doctoral fellows will receive a monthly scholarship of ₹50,000.

Note:-

• The allocated contingency grant will be utilised solely to cover the expenses directly associated with project execution. This may include the procurement of essential materials such as chemicals, glassware, and minor laboratory accessories, as well as any necessary characterisation charges incurred during the research process.
• The cost of purchasing major equipment like computers and printers cannot be covered by the contingency grant.
• Travel expenses, including airfare, incurred for attending seminars, conferences, and paper presentations, will be covered by the contingency and other expenses allocation. No separate budget for travel expenses will be provided.
• Fellows must submit a detailed breakdown of their contingency expenditure, accompanied by supporting justifications and endorsements from their mentor and the Head of the Research Institution.

For more detailed information, refer to the 'Fellowship Guidelines II'.

• A duly filled, signed, and legibly scanned application form 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the applicant
• Expected Output and Outcome of Project
• Work methodology
• Research plan
• Research summary 
• Research proposal
• Date of Birth (DoB) proof
• Academic transcripts, including marksheets, diplomas, certificates, etc. (if applicable)

Note:- The above mentioned documents are required to be uploaded in PDF format.

Eligible candidates can apply for the opportunity by following the steps mentioned below:-

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' link below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the 'Link to Apply' to access the online application form.
Step 4: Complete all required details and upload the necessary documents. Finally, click on 'Submit'.

Direct Application to the Kerala State Higher Education Council:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to register. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID.)
Step 3: Download the application form and other given document formats.
Step 4: Fill out the application form with all the relevant details, attach the requisite documents in the prescribed format, and send it through email at:heckerala@gmail.com