Sarkari Yojana
Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research
About Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research
The “Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research” is a Science and Engineering Research Board initiative under the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, that helps young researchers pursue industry-relevant Ph.D. research at reputed Indian institutions. It works to deepen collaboration between industry and academia across Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Medicine. Selected fellows get financial support, exposure to industry, and mentorship from both academic and industry experts, with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry implementing the fellowship on behalf of SERB. > Duration of Fellowship:
The scheme’s provisions cap the scholarship at a maximum period of four years.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Confederation Of Indian Industry (CII) And Federation Of Indian Chambers Of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant needs to be Indian
The applicant needs to be Indian.
The applicant should be a full-time PhD scholar…
The applicant should be a full-time PhD scholar at any recognized Indian university/institute/research laboratory.
The scholar's PhD registration date should be within…
The scholar's PhD registration date should be within 14 months of the date of application submission — meaning the applicant must apply within 14 months of PhD admission/registration, whichever date comes first.
The applicant needs a valid industry partner ready…
The applicant needs a valid industry partner ready to fund the research project financially and provide guidance and mentorship.
The topic of research, mutually agreed between the…
The topic of research, mutually agreed between the applicant and the supporting company, should be innovative, have practical relevance, and have industrial application.
The selected applicant should be willing to work…
The selected applicant should be willing to work with/at the supporting company whenever required during the project period.
The applicant should not draw any other fellowship…
The applicant should not draw any other fellowship after being selected.
Benefits Provided
Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Full-time PhD scholars under this scheme get a…
Full-time PhD scholars under this scheme get a scholarship worth double the JRF/SRF fellowship amount.
Up to 100 new scholarships get awarded every…
Up to 100 new scholarships get awarded every year under the scheme, with one half funded by the government and the other half by a partner company, which also works closely with the candidate on the research project.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
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1. A recent Passport Size Picture PhD Enrolment & Registration Certificate 10th, 12th, Graduation & Post-Graduation Certificates Scanned copies of any other Degree / Diploma Certificates (if applicable) Profile of the host institute Bio-data of the PhD Supervisor, not exceeding 3 pages Profile of the Partner Company, with logo Bio-data of the Industry Mentor, not exceeding 3 pages An undertaking from the Research Supervisor and Head of the Organization of the Institute / University An undertaking from the Industry Partner in the Research Project A letter from the Industry Partner (on the company's letterhead) detailing the research problem and future implementation plans, if any Publications A Research Synopsis Any other document, as required
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research through the online application process outlined below.
Application Procedure:
Register as a student on the portal
Register as a student on the portal: www.primeministerfellowshipscheme.in or www.serbficci-iirrada.in.
Prepare the application form according to the guidelines…
Prepare the application form according to the guidelines and submit it online through one of the websites below:-
www.primeministerfellowshipscheme.in
(CII coordinating industry chambers) or
www.serbficci-iirrada.in
(FICCI coordinating industry chambers)
Download the Call for Proposal and Document Checklist
Download the Call for Proposal and Document Checklist.
Partner with a company and get the required…
Partner with a company and get the required undertakings signed by a valid signatory at both the company and the host institute.
Gather all documents and prepare digital copies of…
Gather all documents and prepare digital copies of each.
Complete the application form online (the form cannot…
Complete the application form online (the form cannot be downloaded and requires net connectivity while filling it out).
Submit the application
Submit the application.
Note: Do not send any physical copy of the application/documents to CII / FICCI.
Selection Parameters:
Projects should be innovative and of high scientific merit, involving discrete R&D rather than exploratory investigation.
The proposed research project should carry strong commercialization potential.
The applicant, academic guide, and industry mentor should each have a strong track record.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.