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Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2025
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Eligibility
Ph.D. students in Physical Sciences/Astronomy/Astrophysics
Region
India
Award
Award up to ₹67,000 and other benefits
Deadline
30-Sep-2025
About The Program
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2025 is a prestigious opportunity for young researchers in astronomy and astrophysics offered by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Government of India. It offers financial aid and research support for scientists to pursue independent projects while engaging with IIA’s faculty and state-of-the-art observatories. Selected students will receive an award of up to ₹67,000 and a monthly allowance.
Source: iiap.res.in
EligibilityDeadline Date: 30-Sep-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be under 36 years of age at the time of application
- hold a Ph.D. in Physical Sciences/Astronomy/Astrophysics (or thesis submitted before joining)
- demonstrate high-quality research potential in observational, theoretical astrophysics, or astronomical instrumentation
Benefits
The selected fellows will receive a monthly fellowship as follows:-
| Category | Amount per month (in ₹) |
| Fresh Ph.D. applicants | 58,000 |
| Post-doctoral experience (1 to 2 years) | 61,000 |
| Post-doctoral experience (more than 2 years) | 67,000 |
Note:- Other allowances will also be provided, such as house rent, book grant, etc.
Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Marksheet of the last qualifying examination
- Copy of thesis (if applicable)
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
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Step 4: Once the pre-registration form is submitted, it will be reviewed.
Step 5: Fill out your application form using your credentials and proceed with your application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 30 September 2025
Selection Criteria
Terms and Conditions
- Fellowship tenure: 2 years, extendable by 1 year.
- Fellows are expected to publish in reputed journals and contribute to IIA’s research ecosystem.
Contact Details
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
Koramangala, Bengaluru – 560034, India
Email ID: pdf@iiap.res.in | Phone Number: +91-80-2553 0672
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FAQ's
Question: Who offers the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Post-Doctoral Fellowship 2025?
Answer: The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, is offering this fellowship.
Question: How much is the award worth?
Answer: The award is worth up to ₹67,000, which may vary according to experience and other allowances.
Question: What is the age limit for the fellowship?
Answer: The age limit of the fellowship is below 36 years.
Question: How long is the fellowship?
Answer: The fellowship duration is 2 years, extendable by 1 year.
Question: What is the deadline of the fellowship?
Answer: The deadline of the fellowship is 30 September 2025.
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