Programmes & Schemes

Nehru Science Postdoctoral research Fellowship

CSIR-Nehru Science Postdoctoral research Fellowship Scheme has been instituted to identify promising young researchers with innovative ideas and provide them with training and research opportunities in niche areas of basic science, engineering, medicine and agriculture. The scheme aims at facilitating their transition from mentored to independent research career

Programme Type: Research and Development

Ministry / Department: Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)

Focus Area: Basic science, Engineering, Medicine and Agriculture

Target Audience: PhD

Funding Agency: Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research (CSIR), Govt. of India

Eligibility: PhD degree holders within three years of award of PhD degree, or those who have submitted PhD theses. Applicants should have research publications in high impact factor SCI journals

Purpose: Innovations, Research

Funding Cycle: Biannual

Duration: 2 to 3 Years

Application Method: Offline

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: Rs. 65,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance (HRA)

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