What you get
- The Fellowship carries a monthly stipend of ₹31,000/- for the first two years (JRF) and ₹35,000/- per month in the third year (SRF). | - There is an annual contingency grant of ₹20,000/-. | - All Research Fellows shall be allowed hostel accommodation wherever available and those residing in a hostel provided by the University/Institute shall not be eligible for HRA. Reimbursement of hostel fee shall not be permissible, where the hostel facility is not possible. House Rent Allowance shall be allowed a maximum of 10% of their fellowship. | - The fellowship is for a period not exceeding three years.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is the aim of this programme?
The scheme "KSCSTE Research Fellowship" aims to encourage enthusiastic and passionate post-graduate science/ engineering students by supporting them financially in their Ph.D. studies.
Which is the implementing agency of this programme?
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Who are eligible to apply under the programme?
Only candidates who have their qualifying degree (PG) from any of the Universities in Kerala are eligible to apply.
In how many streams can a candidate apply for a fellowship?
There are seven science streams in which the students can opt for fellowship i.e. Mathematical Sciences, Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Earth Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences.
What is the maximum age criterion to apply under the programme?
The age of the candidate should be 35 years (Should not exceed 35 years as on the 1st of the month of advertisement published in the website) for all applicants.
Is there any age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC categories under the programme?
No.
What is the qualification required to apply for the programme?
Candidates who have qualified the post-graduate degree are eligible to apply.
What should be the minimum marks for post-graduation?
The candidates (General and OBC candidates) should have minimum 70% marks or equivalent CGPA in their PG examination and 65% for SC/ST and differently-abled candidates.
How many chances will be given to the candidate to apply for the Fellowship programme?
The candidates shall have three consecutive chances to apply for the Fellowship programme.
How much will the monthly fellowship be given to the eligible fellow?
The Fellowship carries a monthly stipend of [?]31,000/- for the first two years (JRF) and [?]35,000/- per month in the third year (SRF).
How much will the contingency grant to be paid under the programme?
An annual contingency grant of [?]20,000/-. will also be paid under the programme.
What is the duration of the fellowship?
The fellowship is for a period not exceeding three years.
How will the fellows be selected under the programme?
Under the scheme, the fellows will be selected based on a rigorous online examination among bright post-graduate students.
How can an applicant apply for the programme?
The applicant can apply online mode when the application is invited. The applicant needs to visit the Official Website of KSCSTE. https://kscste.kerala.gov.in
Is there any registration fee required to apply for the programme?
Yes, there is a non-refundable registration fee of [?]750/- for general candidates and SC/ST/Persons with disability candidates are exempted.
Where can an applicant contact regarding this programme?
The Head, Basic Science Division, Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 004, Tel: +91 471 2548360/314 | E-mail: bsd.kscste@kerala.gov.in