Research Scholarships for Indian students. Nothing can be as exciting as a career in research. You get to unravel the mysteries of things that you have never known of. Whether you are a medical student or an engineering postgraduate, you can pursue research in your respective domain thereby acquiring better skills and understanding of the subject.
Even a PhD scholar can continue research at the post-doctoral level to get in-depth knowledge and learning. On this, finding suitable research scholarships to carry out the hefty expenditure of your research can be an icing on the cake.
Research Scholarships for Indian Students 2024
Here are some of the promising research scholarships for research aspirants that students can look for:
Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Scholarships
Are you a full-time PhD scholar in the specializations of Indian History, Sociology, Economics, Geography, Philosophy, Ecology and Environment, etc.? If yes, a student can apply for the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund Scholarship which offers INR 18,000 per month as maintenance allowance (including the tuition fee) and contingency expenses of INR 15,000 per annum to the selected scholars. The research scholarships under this programme are tenable for up to 2 years.
IIT Ropar Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship
One of the renowned institutions in India, the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar offers post-doctoral fellowships for students having a PhD degree. It is surely a unique opportunity to continue post-doctoral research at IIT Ropar. The selected students will receive a fellowship amount of INR 45,000 to INR 55,000, suitable accommodation, a contingency grant of INR 1,00,000 per annum and travelling allowances. Other IITs also run research scholarships and you can find them on Buddy4Study.
Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence (TARE)
The Science and Engineering Research Board has introduced Teachers Associateship for Research Excellence for students holding a Ph.D. degree in science or ME/M.Tech or MS/MD in Medicine. The key objective of the scheme is to facilitate the mobility of faculty members who are working at State Universities/Colleges or private academic institutions and help them carry out research work. The selected students under this scheme will receive research scholarships/ fellowships of INR 60,000 per annum and an additional research grant of INR 5,00,000 per annum for each scholar.
SERB High Risk High Reward
To carry out research in conceptually risky and new proposals, the Science and Engineering Research Board is providing financial aid in the form of overhead and research grants. The scholars occupying a regular academic/research position at a reputed institution can apply for this High Risk High Reward scholarship scheme. The support will be rendered to the students for three years in general and can be extended up to five years.
SERB National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)
Candidates having a PhD/MS/MD degree from a recognised university can apply for the SERB National Post Doctoral Fellowship to carry out research in the frontier areas of science and engineering. The talented and motivated young researchers stand a chance to win a research grant of INR 2,00,000 per annum, a monthly stipend of up to INR 55,000 and other benefits. The fellowship is funded by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).
International Research Scholarships for Indian Students 2024
The University of Birmingham GREAT Scholarships
Graduate students from India and Ghana who have applied for postgraduate courses in the College of Arts and Law (excluding Law LLM and MSc), at the university can apply for University of Birmingham GREAT Scholarships. This opportunity is offered by the University of Birmingham in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign. The selected candidates will receive financial assistance of £10,000 towards tuition fees for a year of study.
British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM
British Council Scholarship for Women in STEM is an opportunity offered by the British Council in partnership with UK universities for females pursuing postgraduate degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields at selective universities in the UK. The selected candidates will receive full tuition fees, living stipend and other benefits.
University of Kent GREAT Scholarship 2024
The UK Government’s GREAT Britain campaign, the British Council, and the University of Kent have initiated the University of Kent GREAT Scholarship. This scholarship is for master’s degree applicants from India nd other countries. The selected scholars will receive a one-time scholarship of £10,000 towards their tuition fees.