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Research Fellowship Scheme for Scheduled Tribe Candidates

The scheme aims to support the Scheduled Tribe candidates from Scheduled Areas and the Saharia Area of Rajasthan to register themselves as research scholars with all recognized Central/State/Deemed/Private University located in any part of India for pursuing Ph.D. Programme.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Rajasthan

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Assistance: | - The selected scholar shall be paid @ ₹15,000/- per month. | - A contingency grant of ₹40,000/- shall be given to the candidate for meeting the recurring expenditure viz. books/ Journals/Traveling/Stationery etc. | Tenure: | The tenure of the scholarship shall be for a period of maximum five years from the date of sanction from the Tribal Research Institute or completion of Ph.D. whichever is earlier. | Extension of Fellowship Term & Final Payments: | The scholarship term shall not be extended under any circumstances. If, per chance, the candidate fails to complete his/her Ph.D work within the period of five years, the final installment of scholarship (equivalent to six month and last installment of contingency) shall be withheld until the Ph.D. is awarded to the candidate.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.; The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.; The applicant should be a resident of Scheduled Area of Rajasthan or a resident of Shahbad and Kishanganj tehsils of Baran district (Saheria Project Area).; The applicant should have completed Post-graduation with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.; The applicant should be registered in a recognized Central/State/Deemed/Private University in India for pursuing a Ph.D. programme.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

How to apply for the scheme?

Through application form obtained from TRI Udaipur, submitted with departmental approvals.

When is the application window open?

In the month of July every year.

Is there an interview?

Yes, candidates are shortlisted and interviewed by the screening committee.

Can I apply online?

No, application is currently offline via the institute.

Who implements this scheme?

M.L. Verma Tribal Research & Training Institute, Udaipur.

How much is the monthly fellowship?

The amount is 15,000 per month.

How is the contingency grant disbursed?

₹40,000 in two equal installments.

What is the disbursement mode?

Online via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Who is eligible to apply?

Scheduled Tribe candidates from Scheduled Areas or Saheria Project Area with 50% in postgraduation and Ph.D. registration.

Which districts are covered?

Udaipur, Dungarpur, Banswara, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand, Sirohi, Pali, Baran, Pratapgarh.

Is Ph.D. registration mandatory at the time of applying?

Yes, candidate must be registered in a recognized university.

Can I apply if I belong to Scheduled Tribe but not from the scheduled area?

No, only residents of scheduled areas and specific Saheria tehsils are eligible.