Department of Science and Technology INSPIRE Fellowship Notification 2024: Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) has invited applications from eligible candidates under the INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship component of INSPIRE scheme of DST for the year 2024. Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply online through the web portal https://online-inspire.gov.in.
The INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship (IFF) provides an opportunity to doctorates in the age group of 27-32 years for carrying out independent research for 5 years in both basic and applied science areas including engineering, medicine, agriculture, veterinary science and translational research in S&T domain.
Important Dates:
Start Date: 01st June 2024
Last Date: 15th July 2024 (till 23:59 hrs. IST)
Fellowship:
Each selected INSPIRE Faculty Fellow will be eligible to receive a consolidated amount of Rs.1,25,000/- per month as a fellowship with an annual increment of Rs.2,000/-. In addition, a Research Grant of Rs.7,00,000/- every year for 5 years will also be provided to each successful candidate. The consolidated amount of Rs.1,25,000/- per month is an all-inclusive fellowship and taxable as per the Indian IT Act.
Eligibility:
Indian citizens and People of Indian origin with PIO status having a Ph.D. degree (in science, mathematics, engineering, pharmacy, medicine and agriculture related subjects) from any recognized university in the world.
The upper age limit as on 1st January 2024 is 32 years for General Category. However, for SC/ST/Women candidates, the upper age limit will be 37 years on the said date. For persons with benchmark disabilities (Divyangjan with not less than 40 percent of a specified disability), the upper age limit will be 42 years.
How to Apply:
Interested and eligible students must apply and submit their application with all essential documents through ONLINE mode only. Applications are to be submitted online on the INSPIRE web-portal https://www.online-inspire.gov.in.
The call for inviting applications under INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship June-2024 has been opened from 01st June 2024 to 15th July 2024 (till 23:59 hrs. IST)
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF
Apply Online: APPLY LINK
