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

Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology

Department: Department Of Science & Technology

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About This Scheme

INSPIRE Fellowship is one of the components of INSPIRE scheme implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India to strengthen the Science and Technology base of the country. This Component focuses on attracting students to pursue doctoral degrees in basic and applied sciences including engineering, medicine, agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy, etc. after either master’s degree in science/engineering or a bachelor/ master’s degree in Medicine.

Benefits

₹20.0K · monthly

Duration

The fellowship shall be tenable for a maximum period of five years from INSPIRE Fellowship “Effective Date” or completion of the Ph.D. program (i.e. up to the date of successful Ph.D. viva-voce), whichever is earlier.

HRA

HRA to the Fellows shall also be applicable as per GoI norms depending upon the location of the Host Institute.

Contingency Expenditure

Expenditure of contingency grant would be governed as per host institution norms. The limit of the contingency grant is ₹20,000/annum. The unspent balance of the contingency grant at the end of a year shall be adjusted to the next year with a maximum ceiling of ₹ 20,000.

Internship

INSPIRE Fellow shall be allowed for availing of a short-term Research Internship at any national or international Laboratory/ University/ Institute up to a maximum period of 18 months either in one or multiple slots during 5 years tenure of Fellowship.

Upgradation of Fellowship from JRF to SRF

The up-gradation of Fellowship from Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) would normally be considered after the completion of two (2) years of INSPIRE Fellowship. However, it can be considered after completion of one year as JRF if INSPIRE Fellow has an acceptance of at least one research paper (as a 1st Author) in any international peer-reviewed journal from the Ph.D. work carried out at the respective Host Institute.

Mode and Cycle of Payment

The fellowship grant shall be transferred through PFMS to the student’s host institute’s ZBSA Bank Account in the Bank of Maharashtra following CNA (Central Nodal Agency) Model. Host the institute shall transfer monthly fellowship to students’ bank accounts following the host institute norms.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Passport size photograph
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Xth Class certificate
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Mark sheets for provided educational qualifications (12th Std., UG & PG Program)
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First Rank Certificate for applicants who are not INSPIRE Scholars
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Appointment letter (if employed)
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The curriculum vitae of the supervisor
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Ph.D. Admission Letter (By which Host Institute administration confirmed your Ph.D. admission)
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Fee Receipt
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Endorsement Letter
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Detail Write up of research to be done
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The curriculum vitae of the three supervisors.
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No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the respective Host Institutes and Research Supervisors.
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Detailed Justifications for Change/transfer of Host Institute for implementation of Fellowship.
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Ph.D. Research area with an up-to-date Technical Progress Report.
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CV of the Research Supervisor at the new Host Institute.
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Upto date Financial Statement of Expenditure from the initial Host Institute (in case the fellowship grant has been released to the initial host Institute of the INSPIRE Fellow).
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Internship Report.
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Joining Report.
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Financial year-wise Statement of Expenditure
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Utilization Certificate
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A copy of the Ph.D. degree certificate
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Ph.D. completion/discontinuation report
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Statement of Expenditure (SE) and Utilization certificate(UC) of complete fellowship duration
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Unspent balance receipt if any (unspent balance and other earnings against the released grant (if any), shall be remitted to the Consolidated Fund of India (through Non-Tax Receipt Portal (NTRP) i.e., www.bharatkosh.gov.in

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How to Apply

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Call for INSPIRE Fellowship Applications

Call for INSPIRE Fellowship applications is announced during 3 rd/4th quarter of each financial year. Applications are sought from the eligible students through the given below INSPIRE Web-portal: https://www.online-inspire.gov.in

One can apply for the INSPIRE Fellowship, online mode, only against the call. To apply online, please visit the link https://www.online-inspire.gov.in and follow the guidelines as given:

Step 1: Log in to the portal by entering the username (registered Email ID) and password.

Step 2: A screen will appear where you have to click the ‘Fellowship’ link.

Step 3: After clicking on the ‘Fellowship’ link, please click the button ‘Apply for Fellowship’.

Step 4: Fill in the mandatory fields of the following section by clicking the 'EDIT' button: Personal Particulars, Contact Details, Educational Qualification (from class 12th standard onwards), Eligibility Criteria, Enrolment in Ph.D., Current Employment details.

Step 5: Check the Declaration Button. Enter Place, Date, and Verification Code (CAPTCHA).

Step 6: Click 'Submit'. Once you click the SUBMIT Button, a page will appear mentioning that your application has been submitted successfully. A reference number will also be mentioned which shall be used for any communication.

Note 1: Please SAVE your filled details before proceeding to the next section.

Note 2: Fields marked * are mandatory.

IMPORTANT: Please note that you cannot Edit/Modify your application once you click SUBMIT Button. Please ensure that all the particulars you have provided are correct. You can click the 'PRINT PREVIEW' button to view the details entered.

Check Application Status

One can view the status of the application by entering the Application Reference Number in the portal.
All applicants selected for the INSPIRE Fellowship shall be informed by an Email notification sent to the registered Email ID.

Online Selection Process

Two-tier selection process i.e. screening of eligible applications by an Internal Committee, followed by final selection through an Expert Committee. However, the selection process will be expected to complete within 6 months from the last date of submission of the application/requisite documents.
The result (provisional/final offer/Rejection) of the selection process will be communicated to individually selected candidates through an online web portal (www.online-inspire.gov.in) only. The result shall be uploaded on the respective applicant’s INSPIRE web-portal account only.

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Quick Info

Level: Central Government
Max benefit: ₹20.0K