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Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Faculty Fellowship

The "INSPIRE FACULTY FELLOWSHIP" component provides opportunities to 100 persons every year with Ph.D. qualifications in the age group of 27-32 years for 5 years to carry out research in both basic and applied science areas including engineering, medicine, agriculture, and veterinary sciences.

Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Level
Central
Benefit type
other
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What is Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Faculty Fellowship?

The "INSPIRE FACULTY FELLOWSHIP" component provides opportunities to 100 persons every year with Ph.D. qualifications in the age group of 27-32 years for 5 years to carry out research in both basic and applied science areas including engineering, medicine, agriculture, and veterinary sciences.

Benefit
> **Amount** 1. Each selected INSPIRE Faculty Fellow will be eligible to receive a consolidated amount of ₹1,25,000/- per month as a fellowship with an annual increment of ₹2,000/-. 1. In addition, a Research Grant of ₹7,00,000 every year for 5 years will also be provided to each successful candidate including the carry-forward amount, if any, from the previous year. 1. The consolidated amount of ₹1,25,000/- per month is an all-inclusive fellowship and taxable as per the Indian IT Act. > **Duration** 1. The INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship is for a maximum period of 5 (five) years.
Level
Central
Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Benefit type
other
Key eligibility
> **Essential** 1. Indian citizens and People of Indian origin with PIO status having Ph.D. degrees (in science, mathematics, engineering, pharmacy, medicine, and agriculture-related subjects) from any recognized university in the world. 1. Candidates should possess a minimum of 60% (or equivalent C
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

> **Amount** 1. Each selected INSPIRE Faculty Fellow will be eligible to receive a consolidated amount of ₹1,25,000/- per month as a fellowship with an annual increment of ₹2,000/-. 1. In addition, a Research Grant of ₹7,00,000 every year for 5 years will also be provided to each successful candidate including the carry-forward amount, if any, from the previous year. 1. The consolidated amount of ₹1,25,000/- per month is an all-inclusive fellowship and taxable as per the Indian IT Act. > **Duration** 1. The INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship is for a maximum period of 5 (five) years.

Eligibility

> **Essential** 1. Indian citizens and People of Indian origin with PIO status having Ph.D. degrees (in science, mathematics, engineering, pharmacy, medicine, and agriculture-related subjects) from any recognized university in the world. 1. Candidates should possess a minimum of 60% (or equivalent CArea: IndiaBenefit: other

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    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

      Mode of Application

    2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

      Eligible candidates need to submit applications ONLINE through the portal of INSPIRE program only. No other mode of submission of the application is permitted. To apply ONLINE, please visit the website and follow the process described therein. After the successful submission of the application online, the candidate may obtain a printout of the application and keep it for his/her personal reference.

    3. Step 3: Online application — step 4

      Method of Selection

    4. Step 4: Online application — step 5

      The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, in coordination with DST, is implementing this INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Scheme up to the stage of recommendation of candidates for INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship. A three-tier selection process, viz. evaluation by discipline-based Expert Committees, followed by the recommendations of the Apex Level Committee and INSPIRE Faculty Award Council. Based on the recommendations of these Committees, DST makes the final selection.

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