Programmes & Schemes

CSIR Bhatnagar Fellowship

The objective of the scheme is to leverage expertise of outstanding scientists for innovative technology development, thereby enhancing the technological competitiveness of the nation, and for mentoring young scientists within the system

Programme Type: Research and Development

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

Focus Area: Science & Technology

Target Audience: Researchers, Scientist

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

Eligibility: All active Indian Scientists / Technologists (Retired or in Service), in recognition of their significant scientific and / or technological (including translational) contributions, as evidenced through publications, patents, transfer of technology, honours, awards etc. The candidate should not be more than 67 years of age at the time of nomination

Purpose: Innovations, Research

Duration: 3 to 5 Years

Application Method: Offline

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: For retired awardees : The amount of Fellowship shall be equivalent to the salary drawn by the Secretary to the GOI after adjusting the pension, if any For awardees in service : The fellowship of Rs. 50,000/- per month over and above the existing salary will be provided

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