“CSIR-Nehru Science Postdoctoral research Fellowship Scheme” has been instituted to identify promising young researchers with innovative ideas and provide them with training and research opportunities in niche areas of basic science, engineering, medicine and agriculture. The scheme aims at facilitating their transition from mentored to independent research career. CSIR intends to offer one hundred (100) such fellowships every year to promising fresh PhD holders for working in CSIR laboratories with state-of-art R&D facilities.

Applicant and host information

Applicant citizenship: India

Host country: India

Years since PhD: 3

Award details

Award: Indian Rs. 65,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance

Award Duration (years): 2

Research costs:

Benefits: Accommodation may be provided by CSIR laboratories if available. CSIR rules on leased accommodation are being reviewed in the light of “Sixth Pay Commission” recommendations and will be made applicable as and when approved. CSIR Nehru Science Postdoctoral Fellows will be entitled for Medical benefits as per the CSIR rules for Research Associates.

Mobility rule: No

Subjects: All subjects

How to apply? For further eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit: Official Funding website


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