Sarkari Yojana
VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship
About VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship
The Vaishvik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship is a newly launched programme implemented by the Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. It is built around collaboration between scientists of the Indian Diaspora and Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), universities, and/or publicly funded scientific institutions. Each VAIBHAV Fellow chooses an Indian institution to collaborate with and may spend up to two months a year on this engagement, for a maximum period of three years. Research areas under which applications may be submitted: Proposals are invited under specific identified verticals and horizontals of VAIBHAV (as mentioned in the preamble):
1. Quantum Technologies: Quantum Communication; Quantum Computing; Quantum Sensing and Metrology; Quantum Materials and Devices 1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Foundation of AI/ML; AI/ML and Signals; AI for Social Good; AI and Robotics 1. Computational Sciences: High-Performance Computing Architectures; Computational Atmospheric Sciences; Cyber-Physical Systems 1. Data Sciences: Data Science Project Management; Data Science Infrastructure, Deployment and Hosting; Data Privacy and Security; Data Science Education; Data Science Applications 1. Photonics: Photonic Devices; Optical Imaging and Bio-photonics; Photonic Materials and Sources; Nano-photonics; Integrated Photonics and Communication 1. Energy: Future Electricity Systems; Sustainable Mobility Technologies; Advanced Fossil Technologies; Sustainable Future Fuels 1. Electronics and Semiconductor Technologies: Semiconductor Materials and Process Technologies; Semiconductor Devices: Physics and Technology; Electronic Circuits and System Design 1. Communication Technologies: Cellular Evolution 5G and Beyond (THz Comm); Communication Technologies for IoT/CPS; High-Speed Optical Communication – backbone networks; Cognitive Technologies for Futuristic Communication 1. Aerospace Technologies: Aerospace Systems and Design; Propulsion Technologies; Flight Structure and Integrity; Modeling and Simulations; Unmanned Aerial Systems and Countermeasures 1. Materials and Processing Technologies: Structural Materials; Materials Recycling & Purification; Advanced & Functional Materials; Catalytic Materials & Processes; Computational Materials Science 1. Earth Sciences: Atmospheric Science; Polar Science; Ocean Science/Technology; Geo Science/Technology 1. Environmental Sciences: Air Quality Management; Water Quality Management; Soil and Waste Management; Carbon Sequestration and Biodiversity Conservation; Climate Change 1. Advanced Manufacturing Technologies: Smart Manufacturing, IoT, Digital Manufacturing; Additive Manufacturing; Precision/Micro-nano Manufacturing/Surface Engineering; Industrial Machines, Robotics/Automation; Speciality Products Manufacturing 1. Health, Medical Sciences and Biomedical Devices: Advanced Technologies in Health Care; Precision Health; Holistic Health; Remote and Rural Health – Reaching the Unreached 1. Pharmaceuticals and Bio-Technology: Biotherapeutics and Biosimilars; Industrial Biotechnology; Infectious Diseases/ Disease biology; Drug Discovery, Repurposing and Drug delivery 1. Agricultural Sciences: Precision Agriculture; Sustainable and Climate Smart Agriculture; Food Safety and Nutritional Security; Climate Resilient Livestock, Veterinary Therapeutics and Zoonoses control, Nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture and metabolic biology, Modern Fisheries and Aquaculture and seed production, Genome editing, Robotics, farm automation, Digital Agriculture 1. Social Sciences for SDGs: Behavioral Community Approaches & its impact on Societal Development; Societal aspect of Technology Development with cause; Socio-Economic aspect of Development 1. Management: Fostering academic collaborations; Mechanisms to increase R&D outputs from Indian institutions; Business innovation; Entrepreneurship for growth; Management of New-Age (Knowledge) Organizations; Making India R&D center of the world / Making India Center of Practice-Oriented Management Knowledge
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Department Of Science & Technology, Ministry Of Science And Technology
Individual, University / Institution
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility: (For applicants- VAIBHAV Fellow):
The applicant must be a Non-Resident Indian (NRI),…
The applicant must be a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO), or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), currently working abroad.
The applicant must hold a Ph.D/M.D/M.S/M.Tech degree from…
The applicant must hold a Ph.D/M.D/M.S/M.Tech degree from a recognized University.
The applicant must be actively engaged in research
The applicant must be actively engaged in research.
The applicant must have worked, in a regular/tenured…
The applicant must have worked, in a regular/tenured position, at an Institute/University ranked in the top 200 of the QS World University Ranking (subject-wise) for at least 5 years, OR
The applicant must have worked in a reputed…
The applicant must have worked in a reputed Industry or Research Laboratory abroad for at least 5 years (excluding PhD or Post-doctoral fellow positions). Eligibility: (For host Indian Institutions):
The institution must be a Higher Educational Institution/University…
The institution must be a Higher Educational Institution/University ranked in the top 200 of the NIRF overall rankings, or hold a NAAC 'A+' grade or above, and/or
It must be a Public Funded Scientific Institute/National…
It must be a Public Funded Scientific Institute/National Laboratory.
Expectations from the VAIBHAV fellow:
Share best practices on research, research translation, incubation, and related areas.
Build long-term connections.
Connect Indian students with foreign faculty/scientists.
Bring new approaches to research processes and futuristic technologies.
Submit a report to DST within 21 days of completing travel, describing work done/initiated and follow-up needed.
Expectations from Host Institution:
The host institute hosts the scientist, providing office/lab facilities, consumables, access to lab equipment, and other infrastructure support. The host faculty/scientist will:
Launch a project/technology translation/start-up/incubation aligned with the country's priority areas.
Collaborate with the VAIBHAV fellow during the visit and afterward, via online meetings.
Implement the project within 3 years, in consultation with the VAIBHAV fellow.
Submit progress reports and financial documents to DST at the end of each year, and a project completion report at the end of year 3, jointly prepared with the fellow.
Adopt the shared best practices.
Build long-term research connections with the fellow.
Develop new research approaches and pursue new technologies/innovations.
Benefits Provided
VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Emoluments for the Fellowship:
A fellowship of roughly ₹4,00,000/- (equivalent to USD…
A fellowship of roughly ₹4,00,000/- (equivalent to USD 5000 per month), for a minimum of 1 month and up to 2 months a year, over a maximum of 3 years,
International travel in business class, from the parent…
International travel in business class, from the parent institute to the place of work in India, once a year,
Fully furnished accommodation at a guest house or…
Fully furnished accommodation at a guest house or hotel, up to ₹7500/- per day,
A contingency of ₹1,00,000 per year for research…
A contingency of ₹1,00,000 per year for research expenses in India,
Domestic travel (economy class) for academic purposes, to…
Domestic travel (economy class) for academic purposes, to up to two Indian academic/scientific institutes a year. Note: The full eligible grant is released to the Indian host institute, which then pays the Fellowship amount to the VAIBHAV Fellow and extends the other support. Institutional Financial Support: Financial support of up to ₹5 Lakhs per year, for 3 years, goes to the host institution to facilitate the VAIBHAV fellow's research, per DST norms, covering:
Consumables and Accessories,
Consumables and Accessories,
Contingency,
Contingency,
Institutional Overhead
Institutional Overhead.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A Statement of Purpose, not exceeding one page
A Statement of Purpose, not exceeding one page.
The applicant's bio-data in the prescribed format, limited…
The applicant's bio-data in the prescribed format, limited to two pages.
A list of the applicant's publications from the…
A list of the applicant's publications from the last three years, along with their impact factors.
A copy of a valid passport
A copy of a valid passport.
Proof of academic qualification – a copy of…
Proof of academic qualification – a copy of the certificate for the highest degree obtained.
A certificate of experience
A certificate of experience.
An undertaking from the applicant, in the prescribed…
An undertaking from the applicant, in the prescribed format.
A no-objection certificate issued by the parent institute
A no-objection certificate issued by the parent institute.
A consent letter from the Host Institute in…
A consent letter from the Host Institute in India.
The host scientist/faculty's CV, limited to two pages
The host scientist/faculty's CV, limited to two pages.
A list of the host scientist/faculty's publications from…
A list of the host scientist/faculty's publications from the last three years, with their impact factors.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Fellowship through the online application process outlined below.
Application Process:
The application must be submitted online to the…
The application must be submitted online to the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
VAIBHAV Fellowship proposal formats can be downloaded from…
VAIBHAV Fellowship proposal formats can be downloaded from https://dst.gov.in/ or https://onlinedst.gov.in/Projectproposalformat.aspx?Id=2317
The applicant must register on the online portal…
The applicant must register on the online portal using an active e-mail ID.
An auto-generated e-mail follows, with an ID and…
An auto-generated e-mail follows, with an ID and a link to create a password.
Once registered, the applicant submits the completed application…
Once registered, the applicant submits the completed application form and all relevant information through DST's e-PMS portal.
Note 01: Every application must be submitted to DST.
Note 02: The host Scientist applies on behalf of the Indian diaspora member, since DST releases funds to the host institution, which then reimburses the fellow.
Note 03: Applications are accepted online only; physical or e-mail applications are not considered.
Note 04: Any shortcoming in the proposal, or failure to submit through the e-PMS portal, results in rejection, and DST bears no responsibility for such shortcomings.
Note 05: Late submissions are not entertained offline, and no request to extend the deadline is considered.
Note 06: After submission, the applicant receives a system-generated Temporary Project Number (TPN), to be quoted in all future correspondence.
Note 07: Applications lacking a consent letter from the Head of the Host Institute and the applicant are disqualified.
Note 08: Applicants should check DST's official website for the latest updates.
Merit Evaluation Criteria and Deliverables:
Since research excellence is central to this fellowship, contributions to research, training and mentoring are valued in the merit review, focusing on their quality and impact. Applications must address every one of these criteria to be considered:
The proposal's and research findings' quality, including significance and originality;
Relevance and outcomes, including societal benefit;
Knowledge transfer, exchange and dissemination;
Partnerships and international collaborations;
A consent letter from the applicant's parent institute;
Expected results and outcomes, and how well the budget strategy suits achieving them.
Review Process for Evaluation of Applications:
Every application is handled in strict confidence.
A Review Committee, comprising representatives and independent external reviewers from India and government departments, examines the proposals.
DST may invite shortlisted applicants for an online presentation of their proposed work as part of the review; only positively rated applications become eligible for funding.
The Experts Review Committee prioritizes applicants within each vertical, with the Government taking the final decision on the VAIBHAV Apex Committee's recommendation.
Contact Details:
For more details, contact:
Mr. Vinod Kumar Sharma, Under Secretary
VAIBHAV Cell, International Cooperation Division
Technology Bhawan, Department of Science and Technology
Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi-110016
Email: vaibhav-india@gov.in
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.