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Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research
Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department: Department Of Science & Technology
Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research scheme is a prestigious initiative of Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India towards the advancement of university research engagements in line with industry requirement.
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About This Scheme
The "Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research" is an initiative of the Science and Engineering Research Board under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. The scheme supports young researchers to pursue industry-relevant Ph.D. research in reputed institutions across India. It aims to strengthen collaboration between industry and academia in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Medicine. Selected fellows receive financial support, industry exposure, and mentorship from academic and industry experts. The fellowship is implemented by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry on behalf of SERB. > Duration of Fellowship: • As per the provisions of the scheme, the scholarship is given for a maximum period of four years.
Benefits
1. Under this scheme, full-time PhD scholars get double the JRF/SRF fellowship amount, as a scholarship.
1. The scheme has the provision to award up to 100 new scholarships every year. One-half of this scholarship comes from the government; the second half comes from a partner company that also works closely with the candidate on the research project.
Eligibility
Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.
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Required Documents
- ✦Recent Passport Size Picture
- ✦PhD Enrolment & Registration Certificate
- ✦th, 12th, Graduation & Post-Graduation Certificate
- ✦Scan Other Degree / Diploma Certificates (if applicable)
- ✦Profile of the host institute
- ✦Bio-data of PhD Supervisor, not exceeding 3 pages
- ✦Profile of Partner Company with Logo
- ✦Bio-data of Industry Mentor, not exceeding 3 pages
- ✦Undertaking from the Research Supervisor and Head of the Organization of the Institute / University
- ✦Undertaking from the Industry Partner in the Research Project
- ✦Letter from the Industry Partner (on the company’s letterhead) on the research problem and the future plans for implementation, if any
- ✦Publications
- ✦Research Synopsis
- ✦Any other document, as required
✦ Required ◦ Optional
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