Fellowships & Scholarships
In order to support short-term PhD placements between UK and Indian institutions, Newton Fund India in partnership with DST and DBT is offering opportunity for the UK and Indian PhD scholars to spend a period of their study (2 to 4 months) in Indian and UK higher education institutions. The programme is envisaged to: develop individual capacity through international training and development opportunities. increase the number of highly trained researchers in the UK and India with international experience. able to contribute to the absorptive capacity for research and innovation, leading to economic and social benefits. build cultural understanding, and foster long-term sustainable research collaborations. develop international joint training pathways and increase awareness of the research strengths of the UK and India.
Eligibility: In India, the scheme is open only for Indian scholars enrolled at Indian higher education institution with following criteria: (i) INSPIRE PhD Senior Research Fellows (SRFs) applying for a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Life Sciences subject. (ii) PhD Scholar (other than INSPIRE Fellows) who have qualified through national level test and are pursuing PhD in mid second or third year of Life sciences.
Fellowship Amount: Visa fee, economy class international airfares, overseas medical insurance as well as in-country costs including accommodation and stipend for PhD scholars are covered.