Sarkari Yojana
Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) – Faculty Fellowship
About Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) – Faculty Fellowship
The “INSPIRE FACULTY FELLOWSHIP” component opens doors each year for 100 Ph.D. holders aged 27-32 to spend 5 years researching basic and applied science, including engineering, medicine, agriculture, and veterinary science, with a view to becoming independent researchers. A generous fellowship is granted for this 5-year stretch. The scheme’s goal is to keep young researchers engaged with research in Science & Technology, Medicine, Agriculture, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Sciences. Purpose 1. Give young achievers attractive openings to build independent scientific profiles and set them on course for long-term careers. 2. Strengthen the pool of high-quality scientific manpower at scientific and educational institutions, particularly Central and State universities. 3. While movement up from other INSPIRE components is encouraged, the faculty fellowship also opens a lateral-entry route into the INSPIRE scheme for meritorious candidates. 4. INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship lets post-doctoral fellows pursue independent research, though it does not promise a regular position once the 5 years are up.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Individual
13 Dec 2008
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Faculty Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Essential
Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)…
Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) holding Ph.D. degrees (in science, mathematics, engineering, pharmacy, medicine, or agriculture-related subjects) from any recognized university worldwide.
Candidates need at least 60% marks (or the…
Candidates need at least 60% marks (or the equivalent CGPA) throughout their academic record, starting from the Senior Secondary Examination (Class 12 onward).
Those who have submitted their Ph.D
Those who have submitted their Ph.D. thesis and are awaiting the degree are also eligible, though the Fellowship is confirmed only once the Ph.D. is actually awarded.
The upper age limit, reckoned as of 1st…
The upper age limit, reckoned as of 1st January of the year of advertisement, is 32 years for the General Category, 37 years for SC, ST, and women candidates, and 42 years for persons with benchmark disabilities (Divyangjan with at least 40 percent of a specified disability).
Publications in well-regarded journals showing the candidate's strong…
Publications in well-regarded journals showing the candidate's strong research potential.
Candidates already in regular/contractual jobs in India may…
Candidates already in regular/contractual jobs in India may apply to boost their career prospects, but if selected, they must resign (no lien, deputation, or leave arrangement is permitted) from their current job/organization before joining the Fellowship.
Candidates who land a regular position at any…
Candidates who land a regular position at any institute/university after submitting their IFF application can still draw the Research Grant, but only in their capacity as INSPIRE Faculty Fellows. Desirable
Candidates ranking in the top 1% of Class…
Candidates ranking in the top 1% of Class 12 exams, IIT-JEE rank holders, or 1st rank holders at the graduation or post-graduation level.
Benefits Provided
Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Faculty Fellowship provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Amount
Each INSPIRE Faculty Fellow selected gets a consolidated…
Each INSPIRE Faculty Fellow selected gets a consolidated ₹1,25,000/- per month as fellowship, rising by ₹2,000/- annually.
On top of that, a Research Grant of…
On top of that, a Research Grant of ₹7,00,000 is given each year for 5 years to every successful candidate, including any amount carried forward from the prior year.
The consolidated ₹1,25,000/- monthly amount covers everything and…
The consolidated ₹1,25,000/- monthly amount covers everything and is taxable under the Indian IT Act. Duration
The INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship runs for up to…
The INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship runs for up to 5 (five) years.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
For Application
A recent passport-size photo
A recent passport-size photo
Class X certificate or mark sheet, used as…
Class X certificate or mark sheet, used as proof of date of birth
Evidence of academic qualifications from class 12th standard…
Evidence of academic qualifications from class 12th standard onwards (degree, passing certificate or mark sheets)
Community/Caste Certificate, needed only from SC/ST applicants
Community/Caste Certificate, needed only from SC/ST applicants
Appointment letter, for applicants who are employed
Appointment letter, for applicants who are employed
First Rank Certificate, required from applicants who are…
First Rank Certificate, required from applicants who are not INSPIRE Scholars
Particulars of professional recognitions, awards and fellowships the…
Particulars of professional recognitions, awards and fellowships the applicant has received
Particulars of professional training and research experience
Particulars of professional training and research experience
Any additional documents in support of the application…
Any additional documents in support of the application For receiving the 1st Installment
Bank account particulars of the Host Institute
Bank account particulars of the Host Institute
The Joining Report
The Joining Report
An undertaking bearing the Faculty Fellow's signature
An undertaking bearing the Faculty Fellow's signature
An undertaking bearing the Host Institute's signature
An undertaking bearing the Host Institute's signature
A breakup of the budget showing how the…
A breakup of the budget showing how the Research Grant will be used In case already enrolled in a Ph.D.
Admission letter issued by University Authorities such as…
Admission letter issued by University Authorities such as the Registrar, Dean or Director (joining only as a JRF is not accepted; in that case, apply as a non-Ph.D. scholar)
Receipt for the Ph.D
Receipt for the Ph.D. admission fee
The Ph.D
The Ph.D. Supervisor's CV showing research credentials for the last 5 years.
Endorsement Letter, whose template can be found at…
Endorsement Letter, whose template can be found at http://www.online-inspire.gov.in
Where required, the Methodology and Workplan, uploaded online…
Where required, the Methodology and Workplan, uploaded online as a .pdf file. Upon Selection The “Undertaking from INSPIRE Faculty Fellow”, properly signed An undertaking signed both by the competent authority of the chosen Host institution and by the INSPIRE Faculty Fellow. Along with the joining documents, each Faculty Fellow must send the DST-INSPIRE Programme Division budget estimates for using the Research Grant, broken up year by year under heads such as manpower cost, consumables including chemicals, travel, contingency and overhead costs, as well as non-recurring cost such as equipment. Completion of Faculty Fellowship Tenure When the fellowship ends through completion or resignation, the INSPIRE Faculty Fellow must settle the grant by uploading the required documents to his/her INSPIRE Web-Portal account, including:
A Final Technical Report following the prescribed format
A Final Technical Report following the prescribed format.
A list, in the prescribed format, of equipment…
A list, in the prescribed format, of equipment bought during the Faculty fellowship.
A Performance Report following the prescribed format
A Performance Report following the prescribed format.
The Final Statement of Expenditure (SE) together with…
The Final Statement of Expenditure (SE) together with a Year-wise Utilization certificate (UC) covering the Faculty fellowship duration, in the prescribed format,
Any unspent balance
Any unspent balance: unspent amounts and other earnings on the released grant (if any) must be paid into the Consolidated Fund of India through the Non-Tax Receipt Portal (NTRP), i.e., https://www.bharatkosh.gov.in and a copy of the payment uploaded to the portal. Transfer or Change of Host Institution (including absorption) To change the host and ensure smooth transfer of funds, the Faculty Fellow must notify the DST-INSPIRE Programme Division at once and submit these documents.
An Appointment Letter for permanent employment, or reasons…
An Appointment Letter for permanent employment, or reasons justifying the change of Host Institution.
An NOC from the current Host Institute plus…
An NOC from the current Host Institute plus an Acceptance Letter from the new one.
A Joining Letter from the new Host Institute…
A Joining Letter from the new Host Institute arising from transfer or permanent employment (whether at the same or another Host Institution),
A freshly signed copy of the Undertaking (not…
A freshly signed copy of the Undertaking (not needed where permanent employment is in the same Host Institution),
Current financial documents from the present Host Institute…
Current financial documents from the present Host Institute (needed even for permanent employment in the same Host Institute).
2008-12-13
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Faculty Fellowship through the online application process outlined below.
Mode of Application
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE only, through the…
Eligible candidates must apply ONLINE only, through the INSPIRE programme's portal — no other submission mode is allowed.
To apply ONLINE, visit the website and follow…
To apply ONLINE, visit the website and follow the process laid out there. Once the online application is submitted successfully, candidates may print a copy for their own records. Method of Selection
The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi,…
The Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, working alongside DST, runs the INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship Scheme up to the point of recommending candidates.
Selection happens in three tiers — evaluation by…
Selection happens in three tiers — evaluation by discipline-based Expert Committees, followed by recommendations from the Apex Level Committee and the INSPIRE Faculty Award Council. DST then makes the final call based on these recommendations.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
No Fellow shall avail of two fellowships concurrently during the tenure of this Fellowship period.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.