Position Summary
Position:
Institute:
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Country:
India
Posted Date:
NA
Submission Start:
NA
Submission Deadline:
Within 14 months of admission to PhD Enrollment
Offer Period:
4 Years
PRIME MINISTER’S FELLOWSHIP FOR DOCTORAL RESEARCH (PMFDR)
Overview:
- The scheme is for supporting aspiring PhD scholars with lucrative scholarship (up to Rs. 12.48 lakh per annum--amount subject to revision as per current JRF/SRF slabs), 50% of which will be provided by government and balance 50% by a sponsoring industry, for doing research for four years and the research fellow will receive PhD degree by doing this industrial research.
- Open-Ended Applications- A candidate can register on the portal of PMFDR if she/he has taken admission in a full-time PhD program in the last 14 months from the date of submission of applications. In case of a different admission/enrollment date and registration date, the first date of PhD admission will be considered. The applicants must firm up their alliance with industry before applying.
Eligibility:
- One PhD scholar and one industry partner will apply jointly.
- The application has to be filled out by the doctoral fellow.
- Research scholar should have taken admission in a full-time PhD program within the last 14 months from the date of submission of applications in any recognized Indian University/Institute/Research Laboratory.
- In case of a different admission/enrollment date and registration date, the first date of PhD admission will be considered.
- Research scholar should obtain ‘No Objection’ from his/her Institution before applying
- Research scholar should have identified (before applying) an industry partner/co-applicant who should be ready to support the research project financially and also lend technical and intellectual support.
- Areas of research should be in Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture or Medicine.
- The topic of research should have practical relevance and industrial application.
- The candidate and the proposed research topic should qualify on the criteria of excellence and relevance and be of technical and scientific merit.
- The selected Research scholar should be willing to work with/in industry as and when required by the industry partner during the project period.
- The research duration should not be more than four years, leading to the award of a PhD degree to the doctoral fellow.
Employment Conditions and Benefits:
Contract duration:
Not Available
Benefits:
- Up to 100 research projects would be supported in a financial year.
- The Fellowship amount will be up to Rs. 12.48 lakh per annum maximum per candidate (amount subject to revision as per current JRF/SRF slabs).
- 50% of this amount will come from ANRF [being equivalent to the prevailing Government norms for JRF /SRF (inclusive of HRA)] of maximum Rs 6.98 lakh per annum (including 10% management fee) and will be revised as per the JRF/SRF norms from time to time.
- Rest 50% (matching equivalent of ANRF component) will come from the partner industry coapplicant.
- Duration of the Fellowships will be a maximum of four years, leading to the awarding of the PhD degree.
- If selected to receive the PMFDR, the candidate will cease to receive any other scholarship/salary from any other organisation which he/she may be receiving at present.
Application Process:
Documents Required:
Not Available
How to apply:
- Applications have to be submitted online.
- For applying, log on to: www.primeministerfellowshipscheme.in
About the Host Institution:
Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) for human resource capacity building for industrial R&D has been recognised as one of the main deliverables by a Sub-committee of Prime Minister’s Council on Trade & Industry. One of the key recommendations that emerged from the Private Sector is to design, develop and implement a Doctoral Research Scheme under PPP for enhancing trust level in academia, research outfits and industry. A special scheme for 100 'Doctoral Research Fellowships' every year was announced during the Inception Ceremony of the Indian Science Congress Association, in June 2012 in Kolkata. Vide Prime Minister’s Office ID No–3646245/2012-ES-II dated 2 November 2012; the Prime Minister’s Office approved the proposal of naming the ‘SERB-CII Doctoral Fellowship Scheme’ as Prime Minister’s Fellowship Scheme for Doctoral Research. Subsequently, the Prime Minister’s Fellowship Scheme for Doctoral Research was formally launched at the ‘AICTE-CII University- Industry Congress & 4th Global Higher Education Summit’ held in New Delhi.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a research fellowship?
A research fellowship is a funded position that supports researchers, scholars, or students to carry out independent or supervised research at a university, institute, or research organization for a fixed duration.
Who can apply for research fellowships?
Eligibility depends on the fellowship scheme. Applicants may include undergraduate students, master’s students, PhD scholars, postdoctoral researchers, or early-career faculty, depending on the program requirements.
What types of fellowships are available?
Fellowships can include PhD fellowships, postdoctoral fellowships, international mobility fellowships, industry-linked fellowships, and short-term research fellowships offered by governments, funding agencies, universities, and foundations.
Are fellowships salaried positions?
Most fellowships provide a monthly stipend or fellowship amount, along with additional benefits such as research grants, travel allowances, contingency funds, or housing support, depending on the program.
What is the typical duration of a fellowship?
Fellowship durations vary widely, ranging from a few months to several years. PhD fellowships often last 3–5 years, while postdoctoral and international fellowships usually range from 6 months to 2–3 years.
Can international candidates apply for fellowships?
Yes. Many fellowship programs are open to international applicants, especially global mobility fellowships, bilateral exchange programs, and international postdoctoral fellowships.
Do fellowships require a host institution or supervisor?
Most research fellowships require applicants to secure a host institution and supervisor before applying. Some programs allow applications first and matching with a host later.
Disclaimer:
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