PhD Research Fellowships in India.
There are several fellowships available for PhD research in India. Some of the popular fellowships include:
CSIR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF):
The CSIR JRF provides financial support to students who are pursuing a PhD in science and technology. The fellowship is open to Indian nationals and is awarded based on a national-level competitive exam.
UGC NET-JRF:
The UGC NET-JRF is a national-level exam that is conducted to award fellowships to students who are pursuing a PhD in various fields. The fellowship is open to Indian nationals and is awarded based on performance in the exam.
DBT Junior Research Fellowship (JRF):
The DBT JRF provides financial support to students who are pursuing a PhD in biotechnology and allied fields. The fellowship is open to Indian nationals and is awarded based on a national-level competitive exam.
ICAR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF):
The ICAR JRF provides financial support to students who are pursuing a PhD in agricultural sciences. The fellowship is open to Indian nationals and is awarded based on a national-level competitive exam.
INSPIRE Fellowship:
The INSPIRE Fellowship is awarded to students who have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in science and are pursuing a PhD in science or engineering. The fellowship is open to Indian nationals and is awarded based on a national-level competitive exam.
To apply for these fellowships, you can check their respective websites and follow the instructions for the application process. It is also recommended that you contact the respective fellowship offices for further details and clarifications. Additionally, many universities and research institutes in India also offer their own fellowship schemes, so you can check with the institution where you plan to pursue your PhD for more information.
Indian Funding Agencies.
Here is a list of funding agencies for Indian researchers:
Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY)
Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)
Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW)
Department of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DFAHD)
Department of Health Research (DHR)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)
National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER)
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI)
National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA)
Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG)
Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS)
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)
National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR)
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT)
National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)
National Institute of Design (NID)
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)
Sahitya Akademi
Sangeet Natak Akademi
Lalit Kala Akademi
National Book Trust (NBT)
Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Ministry of Human Resource Development
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Please note that this list is not exhaustive and there may be other funding agencies for Indian researchers that are not included here. Additionally, eligibility criteria and funding opportunities may vary between agencies and over time, so it is important to carefully review each agency’s website for current information.