Fellowships

Academic fellowships are financial awards or grants provided to individuals, typically students or scholars, to support their academic pursuits, research endeavors, or professional development in a specific field of study. Academic fellowships can be offered at various levels of education, including undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels, as well as for faculty members and researchers.

Here are some key features and purposes of academic fellowships:

Financial Support:

Academic fellowships often provide financial support to cover tuition fees, living expenses, research costs, travel expenses for conferences or fieldwork, and other related expenses. This financial assistance can alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with pursuing advanced education or conducting research.

Recognition of Merit:

Fellowships are often awarded based on academic merit, research potential, leadership qualities, or other criteria determined by the sponsoring organization or institution. They recognize individuals with outstanding achievements or potential in their field of study.

Professional Development:

Academic fellowships may include opportunities for professional development, such as mentorship programs, networking events, workshops, seminars, and access to resources that enhance the recipient’s skills and knowledge in their area of expertise.

Research Support:

Many academic fellowships specifically support research projects or scholarly activities. They may provide funding for research equipment, materials, travel to research sites, data collection, analysis, and publication costs.

Career Advancement:

Academic fellowships can boost recipients’ academic credentials and career prospects by providing them with valuable experiences, credentials, and networking opportunities. They can open doors to future academic positions, research opportunities, or professional roles in academia, industry, government, or non-profit sectors.

Academic fellowships are offered by various organizations, including universities, research institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private foundations. The eligibility criteria, application process, duration, and benefits of academic fellowships vary widely depending on the sponsoring organization and the specific program.

List of 20 fellowships by Indian government

here is a list of 20 fellowships offered by the Government of India across various fields:

  1. Ramanujan Fellowship: Offered by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) to attract highly skilled researchers and scientists from across the world.
  2. National Fellowship for SC/ST: Provided by the University Grants Commission (UGC) to support SC/ST candidates for pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees.
  3. INSPIRE Fellowship: Offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to students interested in pursuing doctoral research in basic and applied sciences.
  4. SwarnaJayanti Fellowship: Provided by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to young scientists who have excellent track records in their research.
  5. Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY): Offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to encourage students to take up research careers in Science.
  6. National Fellowship for OBC Students: Provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to support OBC candidates for pursuing M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees.
  7. Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship (PMRF): Offered to meritorious students interested in pursuing Ph.D. in the field of science and technology.
  8. Junior Research Fellowship (JRF): Offered by various government bodies like CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICAR, etc., to support young researchers pursuing Ph.D. or equivalent research programs.
  9. Senior Research Fellowship (SRF): Similar to JRF, SRF is a fellowship provided to researchers pursuing advanced research programs.
  10. Sanskriti Samman Fellowship: Provided by the Ministry of Culture to eminent personalities in the fields of Performing Arts, Literature, and Cultural Heritage.
  11. Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship: Offered by the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) to support outstanding students, scholars, and professionals in various fields.
  12. IIMB Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Offered by the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) to support scholars interested in research in various management disciplines.
  13. Humboldt Research Fellowship: Offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany, to support highly qualified postdoctoral researchers from around the world.
  14. Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship: Offered by the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund to Indian citizens for conducting research in the humanities and social sciences.
  15. Netaji Subhas-ICAR International Fellowship: Provided by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to support agricultural research in collaboration with foreign universities/institutions.
  16. ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship: Offered by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) to support doctoral research in social sciences.
  17. Tata Innovation Fellowship: Offered by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) to support scientists for pursuing innovative research.
  18. National Overseas Scholarship for SC/ST: Provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to support SC/ST students for pursuing higher studies abroad.
  19. ICMR Junior Research Fellowship: Offered by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to support biomedical research in India.
  20. DST Women Scientist Scheme (WOS): Offered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) to women scientists and technologists for pursuing research in basic and applied sciences.

Please note that the availability, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for these fellowships may change over time. It’s advisable to check the respective government department or organization’s website for the latest information on these fellowships.