Fellowships in India – Complete List, Eligibility, Application Process and Awards

2. They must hold a PhD degree in Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Veterinary or have a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences or Biotechnology or an equivalent degree.

T3. hey must have a permanent position in an Organization/Institute/University engaged in research and development.

2. They must be between 28 and 40 years of age.

3. They must have a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in research work/teaching at a premier institution/university. 

4. They must also have a consistently good academic record and demonstrated research skills.

2. They must have a degree in any discipline. 

3. The age of the candidates must be less than 35 years.

4. They must be proficient in English and one of the local languages (Hindi, Kannada, Tamil or Telugu).

2. They must have the capacity to undertake rigorous research during the fellowship period.

3. They should be able to produce a working paper of publishable quality.

4. They can be individual researchers or individuals who work with small grassroots non-profit organisations in India. 

2. Candidates who have submitted their doctoral thesis are also eligible. 

2. They must fulfil the respective academic requirements for both direct and lateral entry channels.  

For Fellowship: 

1. They must have passed post-graduation.

2. They must get admitted or registered for a regular full-time MPhil/PhD programme in UGC-recognized institutions.

For Scholarship: 

1. The candidates must have been admitted to a UG/PG programme at institutions notified and identified by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. 

2. The annual family income must be less than INR 6,00,000 from all sources. 

2. They must have qualified for the UGC-NET-JRF or CSIR-NET-JRF examination.

2. They must have adequate knowledge in the field of forest rights and governance. 

2. They must be below 28 years of age. 

3. They must have qualified JRF-NET (CSIR/UGC) and LS-NET in joint CSIR-UGC Tests for JRF and LS (NET).

2. They must have been admitted to an MPhil/PhD degree in a recognized University/Academic Institution. 

2. They must possess adequate professional qualifications and hold at least a bachelor’s degree.

3. They must have a minimum of 5 years of service left in the parent organization as of the date of the award.

2. They must have obtained an undergraduate/postgraduate degree from an Indian university.

3. They must be professionals who are employed with registered organizations in India.

2. They must possess a higher degree or equivalent, such as a PhD in Science/Engineering, Masters in Engineering or Technology/MD in Medicine, etc. 

3. They must have adequate professional experience.

4. They must have a proven/outstanding track record as evidence from their research publications and recognitions.

5. They must be working abroad at the time of nomination.

2. Candidates who have submitted their PhD thesis can also apply.

3. They must not be more than 32 years of age.

2. They must associate with a mission or thrust area program of CSIR or an area of interest to CSIR.

3. They must be active scientists/technologists.

2. They must be between 21 and 32 years of age at the commencement of the programme.

3. Applicable for Indian citizens or Overseas Citizens of India.

4. They must be team players with proactive approaches and strong leadership skills.

5. They must be willing to commit to a 13-month-long rural fellowship programme and adapt to life in challenging rural conditions.

2. They must hold a master’s degree in Humanities, Science and Social Science stream with at least 55% marks.

3. The age of the candidates must not be more than 30 years.

4. Candidates who are in the final year of their Master’s degree and whose results are awaited can also apply.

2. They must be below 28 years of age. 

3. They must have an above-average academic record combined with extra-curricular engagement. 

4. They must have strong written and verbal communication skills. 

2. They must have a commitment to conservation. 

For Master’s Degree – 

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree and apply for a master’s degree in ecology or conservation. 

For Internship – 

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree. 

For Small Grants Program – 

Candidates who are recipients of initial grant income and looking for follow-up funding are eligible.

2. They must have done adequate research in the relevant field, especially in the identification of resources in India and the US.

3. They must upload a published/presented paper or extracts from the Master’s/MPhil thesis in the online application form.

2. They must be working on different aspects of the history of Independent India. 

3. Past NIF fellows may also apply. 

2. They must be students of science, mathematics or engineering. 

3. Exceptional undergraduates in their second year, Master’s Degree students and those who have completed their undergraduate programme can also apply for this fellowship.

2. They must be having high academic qualifications, i.e., post-graduation in Engineering and PhD in Natural Science. 

3. They must have a research experience of at least 5 years in CSIR.

4. They must be presently working in high-priority areas. 

5. They must have contributed to research/innovation in the proposed area at the international level. 

6. The age of the candidates must not be more than 45 years. 

Up to INR 28,000 per month and other benefits

For Scholarship: 

Full tuition fee or up to INR 2,50,000 and other benefits

INR 6,00,000 per annum (Translation Fellowships)