Grants
Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research
Profile
Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research scheme is a prestigious initiative of Science and Engineering Research Board, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India towards the advancement of university research engagements in line with industry requirement. The scheme encourages full time PhD scholars to pursue research in “focus areas” identified by industries as well as of national priorities. There are 100 slots of fellowships available annually to researchers to pursue PhD in reputed technology and research institutions in India. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) on behalf of SERB implements the scheme.
Area of Research
Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Medicine
Qualification
Eligibility: The applicants for the Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research Scheme should:
- Indian National
- Full time PhD registered with any academic or research institution offering PhD degree
- Apply within 14 months of PhD admission/registration whichever date is earlier
- Complete all required academic qualification in past
- Have an industry partner to sponsor 50% of the fellowship (Rs.4lakhs per annum)
To Apply
Candidates may apply for the SERB’s Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research Scheme at any time of the year at www.serbficci-iirrada.in
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