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Post Doctoral Fellowship (PRL Funded)

Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Department: Department of Space

The fellowship offers candidates the opportunity to pursue research in PRL’s cutting-edge science & engineering research areas. The tenure of the fellowship is for a maximum of two years, subject to annual progress reviews. The fellowship provides a competitive stipend, research opportunities.

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About This Scheme

The Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) at the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) is an initiative to support researchers who have completed or are nearing the completion of their Ph.D. in science or engineering fields. The fellowship offers candidates the opportunity to pursue research in PRL’s cutting-edge science and engineering research areas. The tenure of the fellowship is for a maximum of two years, subject to annual progress reviews. The fellowship provides a competitive stipend, research opportunities, and accommodation benefits.

Benefits

₹58.0K · monthly

  • Fellowship: Monthly stipend based on the academic status of the fellow:
  1. ₹58,000/- for candidates who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis but await the degree.
  2. ₹61,000/- for candidates holding a Ph.D. degree.
  3. ₹67,000/- for external applicants with a Ph.D. and at least two years of research experience.
  • Academic Allowance: One-time academic allowance of ₹ 10,000/- during the fellowship.
  • Accommodation: Fellows may receive PRL accommodation or HRA in lieu of accommodation as per PRL norms.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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    The applicant should complete a Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in science or engineering with first-class (60%) or equivalent grades at both levels.

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    The applicant’s age should be 35 years.

Required Documents

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    Passport-size Photograph.
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    Ph.D. Thesis Abstract.
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    List of Publications.
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    Research Proposal (maximum of 2000 words).
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    Detailed Bio-data (details of educational qualifications, age, work experience).
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    Recommendation Letters from Referees.
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    No Objection Certificate (for employed candidates).

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

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Step 1: Eligible candidates are requested to apply via the ONLINE application form provided below.

Step 2: At the time of the interview, the candidates are required to produce original documents of the following: No Objection Certificate from the employer concerned in respect of those applicants who are employed under Central / State Government / Public Sector Undertakings / Autonomous Bodies.

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Quick Info

Level
Central Government
Max benefit
₹58.0K

Categories

Education & Learning

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