inspire-dst.gov.in Research Fellowship For Doctoral Studies : Department of Science & Technology

Organization : Ministry of Science & Technology
Department : Department of Science & Technology (DST)
Fellowship Name : Inspire Research Fellowship For Doctoral Studies
Country: India

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Inspire Fellowship:

Inspire fellowship aims at enhancing research fellowships for doctoral studies and opening up partnerships with private sector for topping the Government’s efforts in nurturing talents for scientific research.

Related / Similar Fellowship : DST 8th Inspire Fellowship 2015

This scheme is applicable to Basic and Applied sciences as well as Medicine, Agriculture etc. with provision of multiple entries. The fellowship will be offered to (1) University 1st Ranker in a perticular subject at PG level examination in Basic and Applied Science courses as well as (2) INSPIRE scholar, who have secured aggregate marks of 65 % are above at the 2 year MSc or 5 year Integrated MSc/MS.

It is the 4th Component of INSPIRE Program under Assured Opportunities in Research Career (AORC) Scheme launched by the Government of India to strengthen the National Science and Technology base. It is being implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). This Component is focused on attraction of student to pursue doctoral degree in basic and applied sciences including engineering, medicine, agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy etc. after either masters’ degree in science/ engineering/ applied sciences or bachelor/ degree in Medical Science.

Who are eligible for application under INSPIRE Fellowship scheme?:
INSPIRE Scholar having secured minimum 65% marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA at MSc or Integrated MS/ MSc course.

1st Rank Holders at University Level Examination (not at Autonomous College Level examination) of overall full time post-graduate program in science, engineering /technology / agriculture / pharmacy / other applied science streams and undergraduate in Medicine i.e. MBBS. However, university shall consider providing 1st Rank for a minimum batch size of 10 students in that university level examination with minimum aggregate of 60% marks of the entire course/ program. Toppers in any subject specialization in Post graduation 2nd year are not eligible. However, merely having the eligibility for the INSPIRE Fellowship will not guarantee the final offer of fellowship. Expert Committee will finally take decision on selections based on the research proposal by the fellow.

When can we apply for INSPIRE Fellowship?:
In every year the scheme is announced in Newspapers, Websites etc. to seek applications from eligible students in that year and applications are open for submission through-out the year. Processing of received applications would be done on first cum first service basis up to the provision of 1000 final INSPIRE Fellowships every year to offer eligible students. Also check our website https://online-inspire.gov.in/ for regular updates.

The online application link can be found here: https://www.online-inspire.gov.in/ or at https://online-inspire.gov.in/

How should I apply for INSPIRE Fellowship Scheme?
One can apply for the Fellowship scheme through online mode only. No offline application will be entertained at our end. To apply online, please visit the link https://www.online-inspire.gov.in/ and follow the guidelines as given therein.

Is it mandatory to produce the Rank certificate in the INSPIRE Fellowship format or we can submit what we have received from institution?:
Yes, it is preferred to produce the Rank certificate in INSPIRE Fellowship Format (Format provided at http://www.online-inspire.gov.in). However, there is no scope of accepting any Provisional Rank certificate or mark sheet to consider this offer. Student should be the 1st Rank holder in his complete tenure of qualifying examination, not in specialization only.

What is the selection procedure?:
Selection for INSPIRE Fellowship shall be purely on the basis of academic merit of the candidate, choice of the Supervisor, Host Institutions and the Research Proposal. Applications would be screened by two levels of Committees.

What is the difference between Provisional Offer and Final Offer of INSPIRE Fellowship?:
Provisional Offer:
Students who are eligible for INSPIRE Fellowship but not admitted for PhD program, would get provisional selection and they will be given one year validity to gain admission into PhD program.

Final Offer:
Students who are eligible for INSPIRE Fellowship as well as got admitted for PhD program would be given final offer of INSPIRE Fellowship.

What is the tenure of this Fellowship?:
The Fellowship shall be tenable for a maximum period of five years or completion of the PhD program (i.e. up to the date of final defend of the PhD Thesis), whichever is earlier. This includes the tenure of fellowship awarded by any other agencies and availed by the Fellow, prior to availing INSPIRE Fellowship. The fellowship shall be governed by administrative norms andm guidelines of Host University during the total tenure.

What would be our designation after selection under INSPIRE Fellowship?:
The entry in INSPIRE Fellowship would be only as JRF there is no any direct entry into SRF.

What is the amount of Fellowship?
The Fellowship shall be governed through the Office Memorandum of this Ministry of Number A.20020/11/97-IFD dated 6th August 2007, dated 31st March 2010 and dated 21.10.2014 and shall be liable to be revised from time to time as per Government Order. Medical Benefits and other allowances would also be governed by this memorandum. However, the HRA to the Fellows shall also be applicable as per GoI norms i.e. 30% or 20% or 10%, depending upon the location of the Host Institution

What are the norms for contingency Expenditure?:
Expenditure of contingency grant would be governed as per host institution norms. The unspent balance of contingency grant at the end of a year may be carried forward to the next year. However after the two years if student has balance of Rs. 20000 or more, there will be no new release of contingency for next year unless that amount is utilized.

Where will be the amount of Fellowship transferred?
Fellowship amount to selected students transfers to the host-institution where students are pursuing PhD program. The Sanction Letter regarding the Fellowship Fund transfer would be sent to student as well as to Host University. Student will receive the Bank instruction order through online mode only.