What are the fellowships available for PhD students in India?

PhD Fellowships (National)

• Junior Research Fellowship Programme (DBT)
• Junior Research Fellowship (CSIR/UGC)
• Junior Research Fellowship (ICMR)
• Inspire Fellowship Programme (DST)
• Women Scientists Scheme – A (DST)
• Women Scientist Scheme – B (DST)
• Junior Research Scholarship (Lady Tata Memorial Trust)

Do we get fellowship in PhD?

The most popular PhD scholarships include, the Fullbright-Nehru Research Doctoral Fellowships, Prime Minister Fellowships for Doctoral Research, CSIR-UGC JRF NET Fellowship, NCERT Doctoral Fellowship for PhD, Maulana Azad National Fellowship, etc. How can I get scholarship for PhD?

Do PhD scholars get stipend?

The good news is that you get paid while pursuing a PhD. The typical stipend is about ₹ 25,000-28,000 per month with free accommodation included sometimes. They provide for additional stipend, travel money and resources. Jobs after a PhD could be focused on teaching, research or both.

What is the stipend for PhD in India?

Candidates admitted to the PhD programme (regular) are eligible for a monthly stipend from MHRD of INR 31,000 for the first two years and a monthly stipend of INR 35,000 for the next three years; after five years, they are eligible for a monthly financial assitance of INR 12,000 for one year.

What is UGC NET Fellowship?

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to do away with the non-National Eligibility Test (NET) fellowship, which is provided to students undertaking research in central universities across India.

Will the Fellowship be available in the new academic year?

The fellowship will not be available to students enrolling from the new academic year, officials said. (File photo/Agencies) The fellowship will not be available to students enrolling from the new academic year, officials said.

Will students who are already getting non-net Fellowship continue to do so?

However, the students who are already getting non-NET fellowship will continue to do so as per the existing guidelines,” state the minutes of the commission’s last meeting, held on October 7.

What is the age limit to apply for the PhD fellowship?

This is a fellowship for PhD students who are unemployed.. The upper age limit for male applicants is 50 years and 55 years in the case of female candidates. The candidates of SC/ST categories having 50\% marks at UG level and 55\% marks at PG level are eligible to apply under the Scheme.