Grants for Students in Higher Education

Empowering young researchers is essential for driving innovation and academic excellence. This page provides a comprehensive guide to government grants and fellowships available for students in India who wish to pursue research in various fields. Whether you are a postgraduate student aiming for a doctoral degree, or belong to a specific category such as SC, OBC, minority communities, or students with disabilities, there are funding opportunities tailored to support your research journey.

Explore the different schemes, eligibility criteria, and benefits offered by Indian government institutions to help you take the next step in your academic career.

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) – University Grants Commission (UGC)

UGC’s Junior Research Fellowship program provides financial support to postgraduate students who wish to pursue doctoral research in various disciplines. The fellowship covers monthly stipend and contingency grants. Website: ugc.ac.in

 

Inspire Fellowship – Department of Science and Technology (DST)

The Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) program supports students pursuing scientific research, offering fellowships for doctoral studies in the field of science and technology.

Website: online-inspire.gov.in

Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF)

The PMRF scheme aims to attract talented students to doctoral programs at leading institutions in India, offering significant financial support for research in science and technology.

Website: pmrf.in

Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities (RGNF)

This fellowship supports students with disabilities to pursue research degrees such as MPhil and Ph.D. It aims to encourage higher education and research among students with disabilities.

Website: Link

National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC)

This fellowship supports students from Scheduled Castes to pursue higher studies leading to MPhil or Ph.D. in various disciplines. It covers a monthly stipend, contingency grants, and travel allowances.

Website: socialjustice.nic.in

Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)

The MANF scheme provides fellowships to students from minority communities who are pursuing MPhil or Ph.D. degrees. It aims to increase participation in research from minority backgrounds.

Website: minorityaffairs.gov.in

AICTE Doctoral Fellowship (ADF)

Offered by the All India Council for Technical Education, this fellowship supports full-time Ph.D. students in technical institutions. It provides financial support to promote research culture in technical fields.

Website: aicte-india.org

National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes (NFOBC)

NFOBC provides financial assistance to students from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category for pursuing research degrees like MPhil and Ph.D. in Indian universities.

Website: socialjustice.nic.in

CSIR-UGC NET Fellowship

The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) provides fellowships for students qualifying for the National Eligibility Test (NET) in science subjects. The fellowship supports research for doctoral studies.

Website: csirhrdg.res.in

 

ICMR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) offers fellowships for students who want to pursue research in biomedical sciences, covering research fields like medicine, public health, and allied subjects.

Website: icmr.nic.in

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