Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT: Post-Doctoral Fellowships (PDF)

PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY will notify the call…

PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY will notify the call for proposals for PDF seats via the web portal https://phd.dic.gov.in/ and/or email.

Only eligible institutions may submit proposals for PDF…

Only eligible institutions may submit proposals for PDF seat allotment; institutions then receive a suitable number of seats to enrol PDF fellows, following the scheme guidelines.

Institutions may design their own PDF application form,…

Institutions may design their own PDF application form, but must follow the PDF guidelines, which include:

The PDF applicant must be an Indian citizen

The PDF 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 eligible participating institution must confirm the applicant…

The eligible participating institution must confirm the applicant completed their PhD within the preceding 5 years, as of the application's submission date to the institution.

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 to the eligible participating institution.

The institution must identify a suitable Mentor/Guide to…

The institution must identify a suitable Mentor/Guide to oversee the proposed research.

The Mentor/Guide must hold a regular academic/research position…

The Mentor/Guide must hold a regular academic/research position at a recognized Indian institution and a Ph.D. in Science or Engineering.

Preference goes to applicants with active industry linkages…

Preference goes to applicants with active industry linkages whose research proposal targets industry-specific problems.

The applicant's research proposal, submitted to the institution,…

The applicant's research proposal, submitted to the institution, must set out clear objectives, outcomes and deliverables for the award.

Applicants currently in regular employment are not considered;…

Applicants currently in regular employment are not considered; however, scientists/researchers in temporary academic or research positions may be considered, provided they relinquish their current role if selected.

PDF applicants cannot have completed their PhD at…

PDF applicants cannot have completed their PhD at the same institution where they seek the PDF fellowship.

The applicant must have a proven track record,…

The applicant must have a proven track record, evidenced by research publications and recognitions.

The applicant must not be availing any other…

The applicant must not be availing any other fellowship. Discontinuation of the Fellowship

Should a fellow wish to discontinue, the institution…

Should a fellow wish to discontinue, the institution must inform PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY immediately, giving one month's notice before the discontinuation date.

The implementing institution must not incur expenditure from…

The implementing institution must not incur expenditure from the date the award/project is terminated or the fellow resigns, and remains responsible for submitting the work report and other required documents.

Should the post-doctoral fellow take up any full-time…

Should the post-doctoral fellow take up any full-time or part-time assignment, their PDF award under the scheme is discontinued.

PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY reserves the right to…

PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY reserves the right to hold, stop, or discontinue the fellowship at any stage, if
Adequate progress is not being made.
The grant is not being used properly.
There is a violation/non-compliance of guidelines.
Any other reason PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY deems appropriate.

Research Fellowship:

₹1.08 Lakh/Month
Contingency Grant: ₹1 Lakh for 1 year, reimbursed on a pro-rata basis depending on time spent under the award; the awardee submits the claim through their institution to the PhD Cell in the prescribed format.
The fellowship is tenable only in India, at any recognised & eligible academic and R&D institution.

The Contingency Grant covers minor equipment, consumables, and…

The Contingency Grant covers minor equipment, consumables, and similar research-related items; the host institution must provide the necessary administrative and infrastructural support for the PDF fellow.

The scheme does not provide research personnel support;…

The scheme does not provide research personnel support; the fellow is expected to carry out the research objectives independently throughout the fellowship.

PDF is a full-time assignment; fellows cannot receive…

PDF is a full-time assignment; fellows cannot receive any other fellowship from any Government or Non-Government source during its tenure.

Post-doctoral positions are non-transferrable; the research must be…

Post-doctoral positions are non-transferrable; the research must be carried out at the same eligible institution where the PDF seat is allocated and the fellow is enrolled. Duration of Support:

The fellowship is a purely temporary assignment, tenable…

The fellowship is a purely temporary assignment, tenable for a period of 1 year.

Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme is an institutional scheme, where…

Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme is an institutional scheme, where eligible institutions submit proposals seeking PDF seats against an active call for proposals from the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme, DIC, MeitY.

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1. PhD Cell, DIC, MeitY will notify the call for proposals for PDF seats via the web portal https://phd.dic.gov.in

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2. Only eligible institutions may submit proposals for PDF seat allotment; institutions then receive a suitable number of seats to enrol PDF fellows, following the scheme guidelines.

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3. Institutions may design their own PDF application form, but must follow the PDF guidelines.

Applicants should accordingly contact their respective institutions for…

Applicants should accordingly contact their respective institutions for documents and other formalities.