Post-Doctoral Scholarships in India

List of 10 High-Paying Post-Doctoral Fellowships and Scholarships in India:

1. UGC Scholarship Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child.

• All categories

• Only child(girl)

• Maximum age up to 30 years

• PG 1st year only

• Any regular PG course

• A stipend of 3100 Per month
   

2. Emeritus Fellowship

• All categories

• Based on the quality of research and published work contributed by the teacher in his/her service career

• Highly qualified and experienced, superannuated teachers of recognized universities/ colleges/institutions

• An honorarium of Rs. 31,000/- per month. for 2 years
   

3.Dr. S. Radha Krishnan Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Humanities and Social Sciences      

• All Categories

• The candidate should be unemployed.

• Maximum age 35 years (SC/ST /OBC/PWD/Women relaxed by 5 years)

• Minimum 55% at UG level and 60% at PG level (SC/ST/OBC/PWD Relaxed by 5%)

• 1st year-Rs. 38,800 

• 2nd year- Rs. 40,300

• 3rd year- Rs. 41,900
   

4. Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates      

• All Categories

• The candidate should be unemployed.

• Should have been awarded a PhD.

• Maximum age 55 years (SC/ST /OBC/PWD/Women relaxed by 5 years)

• Minimum 55% at UG level and 60% at PG level (SC/ST/OBC/PWD Relaxed by 5%)

• Rs. 38,800/--per month. for fresh candidates.

• Rs. 46,500/--per month. after two years.
   

5. Post-Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST Candidates

• SC/ST categories only.

• PhD awarded unemployed candidate Maximum age 50 years (5 years relaxed for female)

• Rs. 38,800/- per month. for first 2 years &

• Rs. 46,500/-per month. from third year onwards.
   

6. Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Scholarship for Research in Social Sciences      

• All Categories   Only Child(Girl) of Parent

• Pursuing PhD in Social sciences     

• Rs. 25,000/- per month. for Initial two years

• Rs. 28,000/- per month. for remaining tenure
   

7. National Fellowship for SC Candidate      

• SC (category only)           

• Pursuing M.Phil./PhD.    

• Rs.25,000/-per month. for initial two years(JRF)

• Rs.28,000/-per month. for remaining tenure(SRF)
   

8. National Fellowship for Higher Education of ST Student

• ST           

• Pursuing M.Phil./PhD.    

• Rs.25,000/-per month. for initial two years(JRF)

• Rs.28,000/-per month. for remaining tenure(SRF)
   

9. National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities    

• PWD        

• Pursuing M.Phil./PhD.    

• Rs.16,000/-per month. for initial two years

• Rs.18,000/-per month. for remaining tenure
   

10. Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students

• Minority           

• For minority regular M.Phil./PhD. Candidate .

• Rs.25,000/-per month. for initial two years(JRF)

• Rs.28,000/-per month. for remaining tenure(SRF)
   

11. National Fellowship for OBC Candidate  

• OBC        

• Pursuing M.Phil./PhD.    

• Rs.25,000/-per month. for initial two years(JRF)

• Rs.28,000/-per month. for remaining tenure(SRF)

12. Raman Post-Doctoral Fellowship

• Amount: Varies depending on the host institution and location

• Eligibility: Indian researchers for post-doctoral studies abroad

13. NCBS Post-Doctoral Fellowship

• Amount: Rs. 58,000 per month, plus allowances

• Eligibility: PhD graduates in biological sciences

14. Indo-U.S. Fellowship for Women in STEMM

• Amount: Rs. 2.50 per month (approx.)

• Eligibility: Women researchers in STEMM fields

Conclusion

Post-doctoral fellowships and scholarships in India serve as a bridge between doctoral studies and independent research careers. They provide the necessary funding and institutional support for scholars to make meaningful contributions to their disciplines. By availing these opportunities, researchers can deepen their expertise, foster innovation, and drive impactful changes in academia and beyond.

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