Science & Engineering Research Board; Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
Prime Minister’s Fellowship Scheme for Doctoral Research
A joint Initiative of Science & Engineering Research Board & Confederation of Indian Industry To Build Future Leaders In Industrial Research & Development
Last Date for Submission of Application Form Extended to 31 January 2014
Applications are invited from Doctoral Fellows (In Partnership With Industry) to avail Double Scholarship of upto Rs. 600000/- per annum in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture & Medicine
The Scheme
To attract talent for Doctoral Research, nurture leadership qualities in research scholars, provide them exposure to international best practices, innovative ways of thinking and to boost industrial research by academic institutions, the government and industry have jointly developed a scheme supporting aspiring 100 Ph.D Scholars every year with double scholarship (upto Rs. 600000 per annum) 50% of which will be provided by government and balance 50% by a sponsoring company, for four years. The fellow will receive PhD degree by doing this industrial research.
Eligibility Criteria
Contact Details
SS Kohli, Scientist-F, DST; Shalini S. Sharma, Head-Higher Education
Email: primeministerfellowshipscheme@gmail.com
Prime Minister’s Fellowship Scheme for Doctoral Research
A joint Initiative of Science & Engineering Research Board & Confederation of Indian Industry To Build Future Leaders In Industrial Research & Development
Last Date for Submission of Application Form Extended to 31 January 2014
Applications are invited from Doctoral Fellows (In Partnership With Industry) to avail Double Scholarship of upto Rs. 600000/- per annum in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture & Medicine
The Scheme
To attract talent for Doctoral Research, nurture leadership qualities in research scholars, provide them exposure to international best practices, innovative ways of thinking and to boost industrial research by academic institutions, the government and industry have jointly developed a scheme supporting aspiring 100 Ph.D Scholars every year with double scholarship (upto Rs. 600000 per annum) 50% of which will be provided by government and balance 50% by a sponsoring company, for four years. The fellow will receive PhD degree by doing this industrial research.
Eligibility Criteria
- Doctoral Fellow should have registered for full-time Ph.D between 1 December 2012 to 31 December 2013, in any recognized Indian University / Institute / Research Laboratory.
- Doctoral Fellow should have identifies before applying an industry partner who should be ready to support the research project financially and also lend technical and intellectual support.
How to apply for Prime Minister’s Fellowship Scheme for Doctoral Research?
Applications have to be submitted online. For application and detailed information log on to www.primeministerfellowshipscheme.comContact Details
SS Kohli, Scientist-F, DST; Shalini S. Sharma, Head-Higher Education
Email: primeministerfellowshipscheme@gmail.com