Candidates will be selected based on the recommendations of an expert committee, and through interviews if required.
ANRF-National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) 2025
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Eligibility
Indian Ph.D/M.D/M.S degree holders
Region
India
Award
An annual research grant of ₹2,00,000 and other benefits
Deadline
30-Jun-2025
About The Program
The ANRF-National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) 2025 is a prestigious initiative by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India, aimed at identifying and supporting motivated young researchers in the frontier areas of science, engineering, and medicine. This fellowship provides a platform for early-career scientists to conduct independent research under the mentorship of established researchers at recognised academic and R&D institutions across India. The selected candidates will receive an annual research grant of ₹2,00,000 and other benefits.
Source: anrfonline.in
EligibilityDeadline Date: 30-Jun-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian citizen
- not exceed 35 years of age at the time of application
- have a Ph.D. degree in Science or Engineering, or an M.D or M.S. degree in any area of medicine from a recognised university
Note:-
- Age relaxation of 5 years will be provided for SC/ST/OBC/physically challenged and female candidates.
- Applicants who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the award of the degree are also eligible.
- N-PDF can be availed of only once in a candidate’s career.
- Applicants can apply to only one scheme (NPDF, SRG, or EMR) in the same calendar year.
Benefits
Selected candidates will receive:-
- A fellowship of ₹80,000 per month plus applicable HRA (₹50,000 per month plus applicable HRA for candidates who are yet to receive their degrees)
- A research grant of ₹2,00,000 per year
- An overhead of ₹1,00,000 per year
Note:-
- The fellowship is tenable for 2 years only in India.
- Research grants can cover minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, and domestic travel.
- Fellows cannot work with their PhD guide/co-guide, use the same institution where they earned their PhD/M.S/M.D, or receive other fellowships during their tenure.
Documents
- Applicant’s Bio-data
- Applicant’s photograph
- Ph.D./M.D./M.S. Degree Certificate
- Research Proposal Details
- NOC(If employed)
Note:- Documents must be uploaded in the provided download format.
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button 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: Scroll down the page and click navigate to the section of ‘Online Application Procedure’ and click on the 'click here to register' link.
Step 4: Fill in all the details and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 6: Fill in all the mentioned details, upload the necessary documents, and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 7: Log in with valid credentials and proceed with the application.
Important Dates
Application Start: 1 June 2025
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
Selection Criteria
Contact Details
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
4th Floor, AI Block, Technology Bhawan Complex,
New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi-110016
Email ID: support@anrfonline.in | Phone Number: 011-26552197, 26552179
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