The students will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
VAIBHAV Fellowship 2025
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Eligibility
Ph.D./M.D./M.S./M.Tech degree holders
Region
India
Award
Up to ₹4,00,000 per month and other benefits
Deadline
30-May-2025
About The Program
VAIBHAV Fellowship 2025 is an initiative started by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The aim of this fellowship is to connect Indian overseas scientists to universities, colleges, and government-funded research places in India and collaborate on ongoing research projects. Selected fellows will receive a fellowship amount of up to ₹4,00,000 per month and other benefits.
EligibilityDeadline Date: 30-May-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be a degree holder in the Ph.D./M.D./M.S./M.Tech field
- be a non-Resident Indian (NRI), overseas or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO)
- be engaged in active research
- be working/worked in a foreign Institute/University and have at least 5 years of experience
Note:-
- Experience gained during the Ph.D. and Post-doctoral fellowship period will not be considered.
- The applicant should not be a Ph.D./Post-doctoral fellow.
Benefits
The selected fellows will receive the following benefits:-
- ₹4,00,000 per month for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 2 months, per year (in a single stretch) for a maximum period of 3 years.
- Round trip from the place of the parent institute to the place of work in India, in business class, once a year.
- A guest house or hotel up to ₹7,500 per day.
- Contingency amount of ₹1,00,000 for research work in India.
- Domestic Travel (economy class) for academic purposes up to two Indian academic/ scientific institutes in a year.
Documents
- Biodata of applicant (maximum 7 pages)
- Recent publications list (last three years) with impact reports
- Certificate of highest qualification (copy)
- Experience certificates
- Copy of passport
- Copy of OCI/PIO Card /Work Visa
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click 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 ‘Apply for Proposal’ on the top right side of the page.
Step 4: Click on the ‘New PI Registration’ tab.
Step 5: Enter the required details and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 6: Log in using the valid credentials.
Step 7: Fill in the necessary details and upload the required documents in the online application form.
Step 8: Now, click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Note:-
- The Indian Host Scientist must apply online on behalf of the interested scientist of Indian origin (the applicant).
- The applicant must complete the application form with all the necessary information and documents and upload it through the DST's e-Project Management System (e-PMS) portal.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 30th May 2025
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- Only one application per host/applicant is allowed. Multiple submissions will be rejected.
- Application requests for deadline extensions will not be granted.
- Applications lacking signed consent letters from the Heads of both the Host and Applicant's Institutions will be disqualified.
- No phone calls or emails will be answered within the 72 hours leading up to the application deadline.
- All required certificates and documents must be properly signed and stamped by the authorised personnel at the respective institutions.
Contact Details
VAIBHAV Cell
International Cooperation Division
Technology Bhawan
New Delhi-110016
Email ID: vaibhav-india@gov.in
Important Links
Media Link
Original website
FAQ's
Question: What is the VAIBHAV Fellowship?
Answer: The VAIBHAV (VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik) Fellowship aims to foster collaboration between scientists of Indian origin working abroad and Indian academic and research institutions. It provides an opportunity for these fellows to spend time in India to work on joint research projects.
Question: What is the duration of the VAIBHAV Fellowship?
Answer: VAIBHAV Fellows can spend up to two months per year at the host Indian institution, for a maximum period of three years.
Question: Where do applicants submit their applications?
Answer: Applicants must submit their completed applications online through the DST's e-PMS portal.
Question: Will applicants receive confirmation of their submission?
Answer: Yes, after online submission, the applicant will receive a Temporary Project Number (TPN) generated by the system. This TPN should be used for all future correspondence.
Question: What educational qualifications are required for applicants?
Answer: Applicants must hold a Ph.D./M.D./M.S./M.Tech degree from a recognised University.
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