Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research

Programme Type: Research and Development

Ministry / Department: Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt of India

Focus Area: Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine

Target Audience: PHD Scholars

Funding Agency: 50 % from Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB)+ 50 per cent from the partner company.

Eligibility: Applicant should be a full-time PhD scholar. The applicant should have a valid industry partner who should be ready to support the research project financially as well as provide guidance and mentorship.

Purpose: Innovations, Research

Duration: 4 Years

Application Method: Online

Fellowship / Financial Assistance: Rs 8.7 lakh per annum per candidate (i.e., Monthly stipend of between Rs 55,000.00 to Rs 72,800.00 depending on HRA)