Prime Minister's Fellowship Scheme for Doctoral Research

Scholarship Details

Prime Minister's Fellowship Scheme for Doctoral Research is an initiative of the Indian government to inspire Ph.D. scholars for integrated post-doctoral research work in various fields and to cater to their needs by providing financial assistance to them. Selected students receive a fellowship of INR 10.92 Lac per annum will be awarded to students. 

Award

A total of 100 fellowships of INR 8.7 Lac per annum will be awarded to students. This means that the fellows will receive a monthly stipend ranging from INR 55,000 to INR 72,800 depending on the HRA.

Eligibility

To be eligible - 

• applicant must be an Indian national.
• applicant must be a full-time Ph.D. registered with any academic or research institution offering a Ph.D. degree.
• applicant must complete all required academic qualifications in past.
• applicant must have an industry partner sponsor 50% of the fellowship.

Documents Needed

• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Ph.D. enrolment and registration certificate.
• High school and Intermediate certificates.
• Graduation/Post Graduation certificates.
• Scan copy of other diploma certificates.
• Profile of host institute.
• Ph.D. supervisor's biodata (not more than three pages).
• Partner company's profile and logo.
• Industry mentor's biodata (not more than three pages).
• Undertaking from the Research Supervisor and Head of the Organization of the institute.
• Undertaking from the industry partner in the research project.
• Letter from the industry partner on the letterhead of the company with the research problem and the future plan for implementation details mentioned (if any).

Provider

Science and Engineering Research Board, Government Of India.

How To Apply

• Step 1: Visit the official website to register.
• Step 2: Fill in all required details and register.
• Step 3: Once registered, log in using the registered email id and password. 
• Step 4: Download Call for Proposal and Document Checklist
• Step 5: Make sure that all the required undertakings are duly signed up by the valid signatory of the allied company and by the host institute as well.
• Step 6: Collect all documents and make digital copies of each.
• Step 7: Complete the application form in all respect.
• Step 8: Finally submit the application form.