Fellowships for PhD and Research Scholars

National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Benefit

M.Tech/M.Sc ≈ ₹12,400/month; JRF ₹31,000/month; SRF ₹35,000/month; RA/PDF ₹47,000–₹54,000/month, plus yearly contingency grant and HRA

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31 Oct 2026

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AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)

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₹37,000 per month (JRF, first 2 years); ₹42,000 per month (SRF, next up to 3 years); plus ₹15,000 per year contingency grant and HRA as per Central Government norms

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AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)

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₹65,000 per month fellowship + ₹50,000 per year contingency grant

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AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education)

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₹37,000 per month per student for up to 2 years (Stage 1 + Stage 2), plus a ₹50,000 per year per team contingency grant

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CSIR-HRDG (Human Resource Development Group)

Benefit

Rs 37,000 per month for the first two years as JRF, then Rs 42,000 per month as SRF from the 3rd year (subject to assessment). The host institution also gets an annual contingency grant of Rs 20,000 per fellow. Fellows get Rs 3,000 extra (lump sum) on submitting the PhD thesis in e-form.

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CSIR-HRDG (Human Resource Development Group)

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Rs 37,000 per month as Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for the first two years, plus an annual contingency grant of Rs 20,000. After a satisfactory progress assessment, the fellow is upgraded to Senior Research Fellow (SRF) on Rs 42,000 per month from the 3rd year.

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DST (Department of Science & Technology)

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Rs. 1,25,000 per month (consolidated, with an annual increment of Rs. 2,000) plus a Research Grant of Rs. 7,00,000 every year, for 5 years

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University Grants Commission (UGC)

Benefit

JRF ₹37,000/month for 2 years, then SRF ₹42,000/month

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University Grants Commission (UGC)

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JRF ₹37,000/month for 2 years, then SRF ₹42,000/month

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SVMCM, Govt of West Bengal

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₹1,000 to ₹8,000 per month, depending on your course

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DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

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Monthly payment of 992 euros for graduates, or 1,300 euros for doctoral candidates (1,400 euros from February 2026). Also includes health, accident and personal liability insurance cover and a travel allowance. Some scholars may additionally get a monthly rent subsidy and a monthly allowance for accompanying family members.

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DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

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Monthly scholarship of 1,400 euros, plus payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance. A travel allowance can be applied for if the funding period is longer than 6 months, and a research allowance of 460 euros is given for funding periods of more than six months.

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DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

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Monthly instalment depends on the fellowship type: Type A (Graduate Students) 992 euros; Type B (Doctoral Students) 1,760 euros; Type C (Postdoctoral Researchers) 2,400 euros; Type D (Senior Scientists) 2,760 euros; Type E (Visiting Researchers) 1,760 euros at PhD level and 2,400 euros at postdoc level. Depending on the type, extra benefits may include a flat-rate travel allowance, rent subsidy, health insurance and family allowances.

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CSIR-HRDG (Human Resource Development Group)

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Monthly consolidated stipend of Rs. 58,000, Rs. 61,000 or Rs. 67,000 (normally fixed at Rs. 58,000), paid by Direct Benefit Transfer. House Rent Allowance is allowed as per the host institution's rules if hostel accommodation is not provided. The host University/Institution also gets an annual contingent grant of Rs. 20,000 per associate.

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CSIR-HRDG (Human Resource Development Group)

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Stipend of Rs. 42,000 per month for the whole tenure, plus an annual contingency grant of Rs. 20,000 paid to your university or institute. Research Fellows also get Rs. 3,000 (lump sum) on submitting the PhD thesis in e-form. HRA and medical facilities as per host institution rules.

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CSIR-HRDG (Human Resource Development Group)

Benefit

Basic pay fixed between Rs.56,100 and Rs.67,700 per month, plus DA and HRA as per GOI norms; contingent grant of Rs.40,000 per year

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National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Benefit

Diploma ₹20,000/year; Degree ₹22,000/year; Post Graduate ₹25,000/year; M.Phil/Ph.D ₹30,000/year (rates subject to revision by NEC)

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DST (Department of Science & Technology)

Benefit

Monthly fellowship as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF), later Senior Research Fellow (SRF), paid at Government of India rates. The official guidelines do not print a rupee figure — they say the rate follows DST Office Memorandums and may be revised. You also get HRA as per Government of India norms, and a contingency grant with a limit of Rs 20,000 per year.

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DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

Benefit

EUR 1,400 per month while you are in Germany, plus a research allowance of EUR 460, travel allowances for up to three outward and return journeys, and payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance. Extra rent and family allowances are possible for uninterrupted stays of over 6 months. No payments are made during periods spent at your home university.

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DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

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Monthly scholarship payment of 2,000 euros for assistant teachers, assistant professors and lecturers, or 2,150 euros for professors. Travel costs to and from Germany are normally paid by the sending country unless a bilateral agreement says otherwise. Health insurance cover is compulsory in Germany; if you do not have your own home health insurance, DAAD insures you and deducts the cost from the scholarship. If you have a disability or chronic illness, you may apply for a subsidy towards justified extra costs, decided case by case.

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DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

Benefit

About €1,400 per month, plus an annual research allowance of €460, health/accident/personal liability insurance, and a travel allowance on application. Rent subsidy, family allowances and disability support may be added in some cases.

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DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

Benefit

Salary on the German pay scale TV-L E13, roughly EUR 5,000–6,400 per month before tax, plus an expatriate allowance of about EUR 1,500–2,800 per month during the 12 months abroad, plus a lump-sum travel allowance. Exact amounts depend on experience and place, and rates are subject to change.

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DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

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Monthly payment of 2,000 euros for assistant teachers, assistant professors and lecturers, or 2,150 euros for professors, plus a travel allowance. People working outside the science sector are paid according to their qualifications.

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USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

Benefit

Monthly stipend, round-trip economy class air travel, a settling-in allowance, a professional allowance, J-1 visa support and accident & sickness coverage. USIEF does not publish the rupee/dollar value of these benefits on the official page.

Last date

15 Jul 2026

USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

Benefit

Monthly stipend (amount not stated), J-1 visa support, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges, round-trip economy class air travel, a modest settling-in allowance and a professional allowance. Eight- and nine-month grantees may also get a dependent allowance and international travel for one eligible dependent, subject to funds.

Last date

1 Jul 2026

USIEF (United States-India Educational Foundation)

Benefit

No fixed rupee amount is published. The fellowship provides J-1 visa support, a monthly stipend, an Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges, round-trip economy class air travel, applicable allowances and modest affiliation fees. No support is given for dependents.

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1 Jul 2026

CSIR-HRDG (Human Resource Development Group)

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19 Jun 2026