Sarkari Yojana
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Young Faculty Research Fellowships
About Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Young Faculty Research Fellowships
The “Young Faculty Research Fellowship (YFRF)” is a component of the “Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT”, run by the Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It aims to drive R&D, build an innovative ecosystem, and strengthen India’s competitiveness in the knowledge-intensive ESDM and IT/ITES sectors. This fellowship targets young faculty holding a regular institutional position with a proven research record. Support covers 50 candidates for an initial 2-year period, extendable up to year 5 based on performance review.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Digital India Corporation
Individual, University / Institution
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Young Faculty Research Fellowships , applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be an Indian citizen
The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
The applicant must hold a PhD from a…
The applicant must hold a PhD from a recognized University, with first class (in terms of grades) at every preceding level and a consistently good academic record.
The applicant must hold a regular position at…
The applicant must hold a regular position at the institute and be engaged in research.
The upper age limit for the fellowship is…
The upper age limit for the fellowship is 40 years as of the application's submission date.
A candidate can avail YFRF under the Visvesvaraya…
A candidate can avail YFRF under the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme only once in their career.
Applicants already availing any other fellowship are not…
Applicants already availing any other fellowship are not eligible to apply.
Proposals for YFRF allotment must be submitted only…
Proposals for YFRF allotment must be submitted only through eligible institutions.
Each institution may submit up to three nominations…
Each institution may submit up to three nominations for the award per round of applications invited. Discontinuation of the Fellowship:
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY periodically reviews YFRF performance…
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY periodically reviews YFRF performance at its discretion.
A detailed annual performance assessment/review of the award…
A detailed annual performance assessment/review of the award determines whether YFRF continues.
Should a fellow wish to discontinue, the institution…
Should a fellow wish to discontinue, the institution must inform the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme immediately, giving DIC one month's notice through the institution before discontinuation.
The implementing institution must not incur expenditure from…
The implementing institution must not incur expenditure from the date the project is terminated or the fellow resigns, and must ensure the YFRF awardee submits the work report and other required documents.
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY reserves the right to…
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY reserves the right to hold, stop, or terminate the Fellowship at any stage because of reasons including, but not limited to the following:
Inadequate progress.
Improper use of the grant.
Violation/non-compliance of guidelines.
Any other reason PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY deems appropriate.
Benefits Provided
Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Young Faculty Research Fellowships provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Nature of Support:
Research Fellowship:
₹20,000/- per month, on top of the regular salary
Research Contingency Grant: ₹5,00,000/- per year for a maximum of 5 years
The fellowship is tenable only in India, at any recognised & eligible academic and R&D institution.
The Research Contingency Grant covers minor equipment, consumables,…
The Research Contingency Grant covers minor equipment, consumables, and domestic travel; the host institution must provide the necessary administrative and infrastructural support for YFRF.
Fellows cannot receive any other fellowship from any…
Fellows cannot receive any other fellowship from any Government or Non-Government source during the fellowship's tenure.
YFRFs are non-transferrable; the research must be carried…
YFRFs are non-transferrable; the research must be carried out at the same eligible institution through which the YFRF proposal was submitted. Duration of Support:
The fellowship is a purely temporary assignment, tenable…
The fellowship is a purely temporary assignment, tenable for a maximum period of 05 years.
The award initially runs for 2 years, extendable…
The award initially runs for 2 years, extendable further based on performance review.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme operates at the institutional…
The Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme operates at the institutional level, meaning eligible institutions put forward nominations for YFRF in response to an active call for proposals from the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, DIC, MeitY. Applicants should therefore get in touch with their own institution regarding the required documents and other formalities.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Young Faculty Research Fellowships through the online application process outlined below.
The scheme is an institutional scheme, where eligible institutions submit YFRF nominations against a Call for Proposal (Invitation for Nominations) from PhD Cell, Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme Selection & Mode of Application: PhD Cell periodically invites nominations from eligible institutions for the YFRF award; experts then evaluate the nominations, and fellowships are awarded accordingly.
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY will notify the call…
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY will notify the call for YFRF applications via the web portal https://phd.dic.gov.in
Each eligible institution can submit up to three…
Each eligible institution can submit up to three nominations for the YFRF award to PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY, via the web portal https://phd.dic.gov.in/
The proposal must set out clear objectives, outcomes…
The proposal must set out clear objectives, outcomes and deliverables for the award.
Eligible institutions may submit nominations once a year,…
Eligible institutions may submit nominations once a year, against PhD Cell's call for nominations, which PhD Cell then scrutinises and evaluates periodically. PhD Cell decides the evaluation stages based on factors including but not limited to:
The number of nominations received.
The suitability of the nominations received, etc.
Note:
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY reserves the right to screen and consider suitable candidates.
Meeting only the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection.
PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY may amend the T&C at its discretion, if it deems this necessary.
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Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.