What you get
Nature of Support: | - Research Fellowship: ₹1.08 Lakh/Month - Contingency Grant: ₹1 Lakh for 1 year (on re-imbursement and pro-rata basis depending on the period spent under the award). The claim would be submitted by the awardee through respective institution to PhD Cell in prescribed format. - The fellowship is tenable only in India and can be implemented in any of the recognized & eligible academic and R&D institutions. | - Contingency Grant can be used for minor equipment, consumables and similar items relevant to the research work. The host institution should provide necessary administrative and infrastructural support for the PDF fellow. | - There is no provision for providing research personnel support under the scheme. The fellow is expected to undertake the research objectives by himself/herself during the entire duration of the fellowship. | - PDF is a full-time assignment. The fellows are not eligible to receive any other fellowship from any Government or Non-Government source during the tenure of the fellowship. | - Post-doctoral positions are non-transferrable. The research work is to be carried out in the same eligible institution at which PDF seat is allocated and the fellow is enrolled. | Duration of Support: | - The fellowship is purely a temporary assignment, and is tenable for a period of 1 year. | - The award will be for one year initially and extendible based on performance review by PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
Who can submit proposals for allotment of PDF seats?
Only eligible institutions can submit proposals for allotment of PDF seats. Individual applicants cannot directly apply to PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY.
What is the educational qualification required?
The applicant must have obtained a PhD degree from a recognized University with first class (in terms of grades) in all preceding levels and a good academic record.
Is there a time limit after PhD completion to apply?
The PhD must have been completed within the last 5 years as of the last date of application submission to the institution.
What is the maximum age limit for applicants?
The upper age limit is 40 years on the date of application submission to the institution.
Can the fellowship be availed in the same institution where the applicant earned their PhD?
No. Applicants should not have completed their PhD from the same institution where the fellowship is to be undertaken.
Will preference be given to any specific applicants?
Yes. Preference will be given to applicants with active industry linkages and research proposals targeting industry-specific problems.
Where can the fellowship be undertaken?
The fellowship can be undertaken only in India at recognized and eligible academic or R&D institutions.
What is the duration of the fellowship?
It is awarded for one year initially, with the possibility of extension based on performance review.
Can fellows hold another fellowship simultaneously?
No. The PDF is a full-time assignment and fellows cannot receive any other fellowship from Government or Non-Government sources during its tenure.
Can the fellowship be transferred to another institution?
No. The fellowship is non-transferable and must be carried out at the same institution where the seat is allocated.
How is Post-doctoral Fellowship (PDF) awarded?
Proposals for allotment of PDF seats are to be submitted by eligible institutions only. Suitable no. of seats would be allotted to institutions for further enrollment of PDF fellows on these seats following the scheme guidelines.