Sarkari Yojana
Ramanujan Fellowship
About Ramanujan Fellowship
The Ramanujan Fellowship targets outstanding Indian scientists and engineers based outside the country who wish to take up research positions in India. Being scientist-specific, selection under it is highly competitive. Once chosen, Ramanujan Fellows can work at any scientific institution or university in India and remain eligible for regular research grants through extramural funding schemes run by various Science & Technology agencies of the Government of India. > Duration of Fellowship:
- The fellowship runs for five years and cannot be extended.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Science And Engineering Research Board, Government Of India
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Ramanujan Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Brilliant Indian scientists and engineers anywhere in the…
Brilliant Indian scientists and engineers anywhere in the world, under 40 years of age and wishing to return to India from abroad, may apply for this fellowship.
A higher degree or its equivalent — such…
A higher degree or its equivalent — such as a Ph.D. in Science/Engineering, an M.E./M.Tech in Engineering or Technology, or an MD in Medicine — together with adequate professional experience, is required.
Selection is highly competitive, open only to applicants…
Selection is highly competitive, open only to applicants with a proven, outstanding track record demonstrated through research publications and recognition.
A fellow offered a permanent position becomes ineligible…
A fellow offered a permanent position becomes ineligible for the fellowship.
The fellowship supports work in new areas and…
The fellowship supports work in new areas and laboratories, meant to broaden research capabilities beyond the field in which the candidate earned their doctorate.
Nominations coming from the candidate's own Ph.D
Nominations coming from the candidate's own Ph.D. guide, or from the institute where they completed their Ph.D., are not accepted.
The candidate's age must not exceed 40 years
The candidate's age must not exceed 40 years.
At the time of nomination, the candidate must…
At the time of nomination, the candidate must be working abroad.
Only scientists with no permanent, tenure-track or contractual…
Only scientists with no permanent, tenure-track or contractual position at any Indian Institute/University qualify for this fellowship. Note: Should a selected fellow take up any permanent, tenure-track or contractual position, they lose eligibility for the fellowship — including the research grant and overhead — and must give up the Ramanujan Fellowship entirely.
Benefits Provided
Ramanujan Fellowship provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The Fellowship amount is ₹1,35,000/- per month, a…
The Fellowship amount is ₹1,35,000/- per month, a consolidated figure that includes HRA.
Each Fellow additionally receives a research grant of…
Each Fellow additionally receives a research grant of ₹7.00 lakh a year (covering consumables, travel, research personnel and contingencies) along with ₹60,000/- a year as overhead charges.
Ramanujan Fellows also remain eligible for regular research…
Ramanujan Fellows also remain eligible for regular research grants under the extramural funding schemes of various Science & Technology agencies of the Government of India.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A passport-size photograph
A passport-size photograph
Proof of age
Proof of age
Details of educational qualifications
Details of educational qualifications
Details of any awards or honours received
Details of any awards or honours received
A list of publications
A list of publications
Details of patents filed, granted, or commercialised
Details of patents filed, granted, or commercialised
A nomination letter on letterhead, duly signed and…
A nomination letter on letterhead, duly signed and stamped
The nominee's CV
The nominee's CV
A plagiarism undertaking
A plagiarism undertaking
Any other document that may be required
Any other document that may be required
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Ramanujan Fellowship through the online application process outlined below.
Methodology for Nomination & Selection:
Scientists may choose to work at any S&T…
Scientists may choose to work at any S&T institution — University departments, other academic institutions, or National Laboratories in India — provided the host institution is willing to offer the administrative and basic R&D infrastructure needed for the research.
Individual scientists and technologists approach the institution of…
Individual scientists and technologists approach the institution of their choice to host them, and that institution forwards the nomination to SERB for the fellowship.
An empowered Search-cum-Selection Committee, appointed specifically for this…
An empowered Search-cum-Selection Committee, appointed specifically for this purpose, selects Ramanujan Fellows periodically. Note 01: Nominations for the Ramanujan Fellowship are accepted year-round. Note 02: The fellowship is intended for work in new areas and laboratories, so as to broaden research capabilities beyond the field of the candidate's own doctorate. Note 03: Nominations from the candidate's Ph.D. guide, or from the institute where the candidate did their Ph.D., are not accepted. Online Application Procedure:
The nominee registers on the SERB online portal,…
The nominee registers on the SERB online portal, click here to register.
After logging in, the nominee fills in all…
After logging in, the nominee fills in all mandatory fields under User Profile > Profile Details, including photo, institution, and address.
Under Form Submission, the nominee selects the Ramanujan…
Under Form Submission, the nominee selects the Ramanujan Fellowship scheme and completes the nomination form, covering Nominee Details, Qualification Details, Nominator Details, and more.
A single PDF, no more than 5 pages,…
A single PDF, no more than 5 pages, covering the proposed area of research and a brief proposal outline, must be uploaded.
After entering all details, the nominee clicks "Send…
After entering all details, the nominee clicks "Send to Nominator".
The nominator is notified by email with a…
The nominator is notified by email with a link to view the completed nomination form on the SERB portal.
The nominator can either submit the nomination to…
The nominator can either submit the nomination to SERB directly or return it to the nominee for revision.
Once submitted, both the nominee and nominator receive…
Once submitted, both the nominee and nominator receive confirmation of successful submission. Contact Details: Member Secretary: Dr. Jacob V.V. Science and Engineering Research Board 3rd & 4th Floor, Block II, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016 Tel: +91-11-26552216, Email: jacob@nic.in Program Coordinator: Dr. Shashi Bhushan Pandey, Scientist 'G'
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