Sarkari Yojana
National Post Doctoral Fellowship
About National Post Doctoral Fellowship
The Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India, set up the “National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)” to spot motivated young researchers and back their work in cutting-edge areas of science and engineering. Fellows work under a mentor, with the training meant to set them up as independent researchers in their own right. > Duration of fellowship:
- This is strictly a temporary assignment, running for 2 years.
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 National Post Doctoral Fellowship, 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/M.D./M.S
The applicant must hold a PhD/M.D./M.S. from a recognised University; those who've submitted their thesis and are awaiting the degree may also apply, though if selected they'll initially get a lower fellowship amount until the degree comes through.
The upper age limit is 35 at the…
The upper age limit is 35 at the time of application, calculated as of the call's closing date, with a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged/Women candidates.
A candidate can avail of NPDF only once…
A candidate can avail of NPDF only once in their career.
The mentor must hold a regular academic/research position…
The mentor must hold a regular academic/research position at a recognised Indian institution and hold a Ph.D. in Science or Engineering.
No mentor can supervise more than two SERB…
No mentor can supervise more than two SERB NPDF fellows at the same time. Note 01: The fellowship can only be held in India, at a recognised academic institution, national laboratory, or other recognised R&D institution, with the host institution expected to provide the necessary administrative and infrastructural support. Note 02: Fellows cannot work with their own Ph.D. guide/co-guide, and this fellowship is also generally not taken up at the same Department/institution where the candidate earned their PhD/M.S./M.D.
Benefits Provided
National Post Doctoral Fellowship provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Fellows get the following grants:
Sl. No.Budget HeadAmount1Fellowship₹55,000/- per month (consolidated), or ₹35,000/- per month for those who've submitted their thesis but not yet received the degree2Research Grant₹2,00,000/- per annum3Overheads₹1,00,000/- per annumNote 01: Research grants may go toward minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, and domestic travel; there's no provision for research-personnel support, as the Fellow is expected to carry out the research objectives on their own throughout the fellowship. Note 02: Fellows cannot draw any other fellowship, from Government or non-Government sources, during their tenure. Note 03: Fellows need SERB's consent before being away from the implementing institute continuously for more than eight weeks, other than for project-related fieldwork. Leave:
SERB PDFs get leave per the host institution's…
SERB PDFs get leave per the host institution's rules, with participation in scientific workshops in India or abroad counted as on-duty; maternity leave, as per the Government of India's prevailing instructions, is available to female candidates across all categories.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Bio-data (under user profile section) ( Download Template…
Bio-data (under user profile section) ( Download Template )
Age proof certificate
Age proof certificate
Qualification certificate
Qualification certificate
Category certificate, where age relaxation applies
Category certificate, where age relaxation applies
Undertaking certificate from the applicant ( Download Template…
Undertaking certificate from the applicant ( Download Template )
Endorsement certificate from the Mentor & Host Institute…
Endorsement certificate from the Mentor & Host Institute ( Download Template )
Short CV of the mentor (format available on…
Short CV of the mentor (format available on the online portal)
CV of the mentor ( Download Template )
CV of the mentor ( Download Template )
Plagiarism undertaking ( Download Template )
Plagiarism undertaking ( Download Template )
Documentary evidence of the Ph.D
Documentary evidence of the Ph.D. viva-voce date (viva intimation letter, letter from the Dean / Director (R&D), provisional degree showing the viva-voce date, etc.)
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for National Post Doctoral Fellowship through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process:
SERB-N PDF application calls are announced via the…
SERB-N PDF application calls are announced via the SERB websiteSERB awards page.N-PDF fellowship page Step 2: Submit the application form, along with a research proposal setting out the objectives of the proposed work, online via the ANRF websiteSERB portal
First register on the ANRF online registration page.SERB…
First register on the ANRF online registration page.SERB registration page
After logging in, complete every mandatory field under…
After logging in, complete every mandatory field under the Profile Detail section of User Profile, covering Bio-data, Photos, Institute Address, and more.
Make sure your proposed Mentor also registers, following…
Make sure your proposed Mentor also registers, following the same steps -- after logging in, the Mentor likewise fills every mandatory field under Profile Detail in User Profile, covering Bio-data, Photo, Institute Address, and more.
Step 6: At submission, provide online details covering the Project Title (max 500 characters), Project Summary (max 3000 characters), Keywords (max 6), Project Objectives (max 1500 characters), and the proposal's Expected Output and Outcome (max 1500 characters).
Step 7: Upload the Work Methodology and Research Plan as a single PDF, no more than 3 pages long and 10 MB in size.
Note 1: Make sure your proposed Mentor registers using the same procedure as the PI -- after logging in, the Mentor must fill every mandatory field under Profile Detail in User Profile which includes Bio-data, Photo, Institute Address, etc.
Note 2: NPDF applicants may submit a proposal to any of these schemes only once per calendar year.
Selection Process:
Selection follows the recommendations of an Expert Committee constituted by the Board, and applicants may be called in for a personal interview if needed.
Termination of the Fellowship:
A fellow wishing to end their fellowship must notify SERB immediately through their mentor and host institute; the implementing institute must stop incurring project expenditure from the date of termination or the PI's resignation, and must also arrange to submit the documents listed above.
SERB may terminate the Fellowship at any point if satisfied that progress is inadequate or the grant hasn't been used properly.
Complete guidelines for Principal Investigator for SERB-online system.
Official Application & Website
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