Candidates will be selected based on merit and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria and shortlisted through an interview.

Students pursuing/completed undergraduate, postgraduate (M.Sc., MA, M.E.), or PhD in any field related to environmental research
India
A fellowship of up to ₹25,000 and a certificate
31-Jan-2026
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Young Research Fellowship 2025-26 is an opportunity provided by the Technology, Education, Research and Rehabilitation for the Environment (TERRE) Policy Center* to students pursuing or have completed undergraduate, postgraduate or Ph.D. degree in any field related to environmental research. The fellowship aims to distinguish young researchers in India who have made significant contributions or have a measurable impact on environmental protection. Selected fellows will receive a fellowship of up to ₹25,000 and a certificate.
*TERRE Policy Center is a non-profit, non-partisan, and independent organisation dedicated to sustainable solutions to our developmental challenges.
Source: TERRE Policy Center
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
Selected fellows will receive a fellowship of up to ₹25,000 (minimum amount ₹10,000) along with a certificate.
Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship through the following 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: Click on the 'Registration' button.
Step 4: Fill in all other fields with required information and click on ‘Submit Application’.
Below-mentioned is the timeline for the fellowship:-
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Announcement |
15 October 2025 |
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Application Start Date |
16 October 2025 |
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Application Deadline |
31 January 2026 |
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Evaluation |
March 2026 |
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Interview of applicants |
April 2026 |
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Results |
May 2026 |
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Awardees announcement |
27 July 2026 |
Note:- The timeline is subject to change at the discretion of the provider.
Candidates will be selected based on merit and fulfilment of the eligibility criteria and shortlisted through an interview.
TERRE Policy Centre
Office no- 207, Siddharth Towers No 1
G A Kulkarni Road, Kothrud
Pune - 411038
Email ID: drabdulkalamfellowship@gmail.com | Phone Number: (+91) 8999738894, 9834305125
Question 1: What is the objective of this fellowship?
Answer: The objective of this fellowship is to distinguish and award young researchers of India.
Question 2: Is this fellowship open to students who have completed their studies?
Answer: Yes, this fellowship is open to students who are pursuing and also who have completed their studies.
Question 3: Who is funding this fellowship?
Answer: This fellowship is solely funded by the TERRE Policy Center.
Question 4: What is the mode of application for this fellowship?
Answer: The mode of application for this scholarship is online via the official fellowship website.
Question 5: Is there an interview for this fellowship?
Answer: Yes, there will be an interview conducted for the shortlisting of candidates.