Fellowships & Research 2026
PhD, post-doctoral and research fellowships with monthly stipends.
Quick answer
55 fellowships & research are listed for 2026. The main ones are ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship 2026 (Full financial support for research in India), ICMR-JRF (Financial and service benefits), RGNFSCC (Five‑year fellowship with financial assistance), JRFRAFN (Key Benefits) and IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship (IGSTCIFPHDIEF) (Financial Support). Each page gives eligibility, documents and the official link to apply.
CentralYouthScholarshipsInnovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Fellowship 5-year Ph.D. fellowship and ₹20,000 contingencyMinistry Of Science And TechnologyEligibility & how to apply CentralYouthScholarshipsICSSR Doctoral Fellowship ₹20,000 monthly grant plus contingencyMinistry of EducationEligibility & how to apply CentralYouthScholarshipsVisvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Full Time PhD Candidates Up to ₹43,750 fellowship per monthMinistry of Electronics and Information TechnologyEligibility & how to apply CentralScholarshipsEmploymentVisvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Part Time PhD Candidates ₹3,00,000 one-time incentive upon PhD completionMinistry of Electronics and Information TechnologyEligibility & how to apply CentralYouthScholarshipsVisvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Young Faculty Research Fellowships ₹20,000 monthly plus ₹5,00,000 annual grantMinistry of Electronics and Information TechnologyEligibility & how to apply CentralYouthScholarshipsE-YUVA Scheme: BIRAC’s E-YUVA Fellows (for under graduate students) ₹7,500 quarterly stipend and ₹2,50,000 research grantMinistry Of Science And TechnologyEligibility & how to apply CentralScholarshipsYouthPRL's Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS) ₹1,00,000 per month plus HRAMinistry Of Science And TechnologyEligibility & how to apply CentralYouthScholarshipsResearch Associates (RA) ₹55,000 monthly fellowship plus HRAMinistry Of Science And TechnologyEligibility & how to apply StateYouthInternshipsThe CM IT Fellowship Program ₹50,000 stipend per month for 2 yearsElectronics and Information Technology DepartmentEligibility & how to apply CentralFellowshipsScholarshipsNational Solar Science Fellowship Programme Up to ₹32.00 lakhs per yearMinistry Of New and Renewable EnergyEligibility & how to apply CentralWomenScholarshipsPost Doctoral Fellowship To Women Candidates ₹38,800 per month stipendMinistry of EducationEligibility & how to apply CentralScholarshipsHealthLong Term Fellowship under the Human Resource Development Programme for Health Research Up to $3,000 or ₹40,000 monthly stipendMinistry Of Health & Family WelfareEligibility & how to apply CentralScholarshipsEmploymentDr. D.S. Kothari Research Grant For Newly Recruited Faculty Members ₹10,00,000 research grant over two yearsMinistry of EducationEligibility & how to apply CentralScholarshipsFellowshipsEmeritus FellowshipMinistry of EducationEligibility & how to apply CentralScholarshipsPensionICSSR Senior Fellowship ₹45,000 monthly fellowship and ₹40,000 annual grantMinistry of EducationEligibility & how to apply CentralScholarshipsFellowshipsUGC-BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme ₹50,000 monthly fellowship and research grantMinistry of EducationEligibility & how to apply CentralScholarshipsSkill trainingAICTE - Distinguished Chair Professor Fellowship ₹10,000 per day daily honorariumMinistry of EducationEligibility & how to apply CentralScholarshipsEmploymentResearch Grant For In-Service Faculty Members ₹10 Lakh research grant over 2 yearsMinistry of EducationEligibility & how to apply CentralSkill trainingSocial welfareScheme for Action Research and Studies on Judicial Reforms Up to ₹25,00,000 financial assistanceMinistry Of Law and JusticeEligibility & how to apply CentralWomenEmploymentWomen Scientist Scheme-B Research grant and fellowship for 3 yearsMinistry Of Science And TechnologyEligibility & how to apply CentralWomenEmploymentWomen Scientist Scheme-A Research grant and fellowship for 3 yearsMinistry Of Science And TechnologyEligibility & how to apply StateYouthSkill trainingYouth Art Training Fellowship Scheme ₹10,000 per month for 3 monthsCulture DepartmentEligibility & how to apply CentralYouthInternshipsClosedMaulana Azad National Fellowship For Minority Students Monthly fellowship of ₹31,000 for JRF and ₹35,000 for SRF, plus annual contingency and reader assistance for handicapped candidatesMinistry Of Minority AffairsEligibility & how to apply CentralInternshipsYouthClosedNetaji Subhas - ICAR International Fellowship Financial support for doctoral studiesMinistry Of Agriculture and Farmers WelfareEligibility & how to apply CentralYouthScholarshipsClosedInnovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Faculty Fellowship ₹1,25,000 per month + ₹7,00,000 research grant annuallyMinistry Of Science And TechnologyEligibility & how to apply
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main fellowships & research in 2026?
Important Central Government schemes in this category include ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship 2026, ICMR-JRF, RGNFSCC, JRFRAFN, IGSTC Industrial Fellowship- PhD Industrial Exposure Fellowship (IGSTCIFPHDIEF). The full list is on this page.
How do I apply?
Open the scheme, check the eligibility and documents, then apply on the official portal linked on that page or at a Common Service Centre.
Is the information verified?
Yes. Every scheme is built from the Government of India’s myScheme record and re-checked regularly; each page shows the date it was last verified.