Fellowships in India: Check the List, Eligibility, Online status, & Rewards

Fellowships in India are provided to help students up skills in their careers, especially in the field of research. It is provided by many organizations, institutions, or governments to support the education and interest of potential students not just by providing financial assistance but by providing them a platform to showcase their talent, learn, and earn.

Fellowships in India

Yes, unlike scholarships where a defined amount is provided to students to support their education, in fellowship, graduate and post-graduate students are given a chance to work and earn for a certain period. They apply for the fellowship and clear the selection process which may include 1:1 interview sessions, projects, and more.

Once the candidates clear the selection process, they start the fellowship program where their academic knowledge is utilized and every month they get paid for it. In this article, you will learn about the various fellowships that are offered in India and their application status so that you can apply as per your interest and eligibility.

Many of the fellowships are live while others’ dates may be announced soon. We have added the status of the fellowships in India below. You can check it and visit the website for more details.

Fellowships in India: Eligibility Criteria and Online Application Status

Types Of Scholarship	Eligibility Criteria	Timeline	Apply
India Fellow Program	Applicant has to be between 20 to 30 years of age. Completed graduation (in any discipline) or will be before the fellowship begins.	15th May to 15th August 2024.	Click to apply here
Gandhi Fellowship Program	Age should be less than 26 years as per the date of application. Applicants have to be Graduated, or final year studentsyears of UG/PG & completed in July 2024. Scored at least an average of 55% in academics	Registrations open for the Batch 2024-26	Click to apply
Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship	Completed or pursuing the final year of 4 or 5 yearsold undergraduate or five-year integrated M.Tech. or 2-year M.Sc. or five-year undergraduate postgraduate dual degree programs in Science and Technology streams from IISc/IITs/NITs/IISERSs/IIEST and centrally funded IIITs. Secured a CGPA/CPI of at least 8.0 (on a 10-point scale). (There are some exceptions that you can read here.)	TBA	Click to check the application status and apply
LAMP Fellowship	Applicants who are 25 years of age or below are eligible They have at least a Bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline. Only Indian citizens are eligible for the LAMP Fellowship.	Closed for 2024-25	Click to check the application status and apply
Chief Minister Fellowship Program	Any candidate between 21 years to 26 years old of as on the last date of submission of the application Graduated from any discipline with a minimum of must60% marks. Having at least 1 year of full-time work experience will be better. Applicant should be able to write, read, and speak Marathi. Inculcate knowledge of Hindi and English is required and also a knowledge of internet and computer handling	TBA	Click to check the application status and apply
Teach for India Fellowship	Candidate has to be a citizen of India or an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Fluent in English. He/She/they has/have completed all coursework required for undergraduate degree.	DEADLINE: 11:59 PM IST, 4th FEBRUARY 2024	Click to Apply
SBI Youth for India Fellowship	Citizens of India, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and citizens of Nepal/Bhutan. 21 to 32-year-old youth may apply. Bachelor’s degree should be completed before the application date.	Fellowship Batch 2024-25 will begin soon. Between March and April	Click to check the status of the application and register earlier.
Azim Premji Foundation Fellowship	4 to 10 years of work experience. Must have a degree in any discipline Applicant age must be below 35 years Candidates mustA minimum be proficient in English and any one of the local languages (Hindi, Kannada).	Between August and September	Click to Apply
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship	Indian nationals working in India in various capacities of the engineering profession in public-funded institutions are eligible. Have professional qualifications and hold at least a bachelor’s degree. A minimumpreferred of 5 years of service left in the parent organization as of the date of the award will be prefered . Not be holding any other fellowship	Nominations are accepted till 31st March, 2024	Click to apply
Ashoka University Young India Fellowship	Have a recognized undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline. Work experience and/or a postgraduate credential would be appreciated.	Open from 22nd September 2023 to Early March 2024	Click to apply
New India Foundation Fellowships	Indian citizens who are scholars or writers are eligible. OCI card holders are not eligible Past NIF fellows may also apply.	January 10th to February 28th 2024	Click to apply
Tata Innovation Fellowship	Below 55 years of age are eligible. Career Assessment Test Hold a Ph.D. degree in Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Veterinary OR have a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences or Biotechnology or an equivalent degree. Have a permanent position in an Organization/Institute/University engaged in research and development.	Last date 05/02/24	Click to apply
Raman Research Fellowship	Open to regular scientists of CSIR. Holds high academic qualifications, i.e., post-graduation in Engineering and Ph.D. in Natural Science. Have a research experience of at least 5 years in CSIR. Presently working in high-priority areas. Contributed to research/innovation in the proposed area at the international level. Applicant must not be more than 45 years oldthe .	Between November and February	Click to check the status of the application and register earlier.
National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities	The applicant has to Indian citizen  Candidate should belong to the Persons with Disabilities category Admitted to M.Phil/Ph.D degree Pursuing research through regular and full-time mode in a University or academic institution	Closed	Click to check the status of the application and register earlier.
HSCST Fellowship Programme	Students holding an M.Sc. or equivalent degree, with minimum 55% marks and based on their performance in the National Eligibility Test. They must be below 28 years of age.	Between May and June	Click to check and apply

Common documents required for the fellowship

We have mentioned some common documents that are asked for while applying for the fellowship. However, it is important to note that every fellowship is different so are the documents asked. That’s why do check the portal before applying to the fellowship and keep those documents handy.

• Original writing sample by the applicant
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Book Proposal
• Acceptance letter from the host institute
• List of Books and Parents (if any)
• Student photo
• 10th certificate
• 12th Certificate
• Graduation Certificate
• Personal Statement
• Domicile Certificate
• LoRs (Letter of Recommendation)
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Bonafide student certificate from school/institute (if the institute/school is different from the domicile state of the applicant)

Application Process to Apply for the Fellowship

Types Of Fellowships	Process
India Fellow Program	Visit the official website and fill out the application form available by the organization. Once you clear the application round, there is a telephonic conversation, and then assessment day.
Gandhi Fellowship Program	You can go to the official Gandhi Fellowship website and fill out the online application form available. Then there would be 1st round of interviews (virtual mode) and the final round of interviews.
Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship	Recommendations should be made through the respective institutions where the candidate has applied for a Ph.D. program
LAMP Fellowship	You can visit the official website of PRS Legislative Research and click on the application link.
Chief Minister Fellowship Program	Interested candidates can apply at the official website of the CM Fellowship program at cmfellowship.upsdc.gov.in before the last date for application.
Teach for India Fellowship	Visit their official website and fill out the Application form and submit
SBI Youth for India Fellowship	You can apply for the fellowship from the official website of the SBI Youth for India
Azim Premji Foundation Fellowship	You can apply for the fellowship from the official website of the Azim Premji Foundation
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship	The nominations for election to the Fellowship of INAE are to be submitted online through a Digital Platform.
Ashoka University Young India Fellowship	Go to the official website of Ashoka University and submit the application form. The selection process consists of three rounds namely, Application, Interview, & Decision.
New India Foundation Fellowships	Online through the official website of the New India Foundation
Tata Innovation Fellowship	Online through the official website and by post to the Department of Biotechnology.
Raman Research Fellowship	Visit its portal to apply
National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities	Apply on its official portal
HSCST Fellowship Programme	Online through the Saral Haryana portal

Fellowships in India – Award Details

Name of the fellowship	Awards
India Fellow Program	INR 22,000 per month in metro cities and INR 18,000 per month in the rest of the country
Gandhi Fellowship Program	The Fellowship provides a stipend of Rs 24,500/- month. Rs 7000/month of the total stipend will be retained as a security amount. Also, the reserve amount will be paid at the end of the term and the successful completion of the fellowship after 23 months.
Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship	Year 1: Rs. 70,000 Year 2: Rs. 70,000 Year 3: Rs. 75,000 Year 4: Rs. 80,000 Year 5: Rs. 80,000
LAMP Fellowship	Rs. 23,000 per month during the Fellowship.
Chief Minister Fellowship Program	Rs. 30,000/- per month. Additionally, the research scholar will get Rs. 10,000 per month for field visits. Also, Rs. 15,000/- will be provided in a lump sum to purchase tablets for monitoring and evaluation of schemes
Teach for India Fellowship	Rs. 23,043 and a housing allowance ranging from Rs. 5,300 to Rs. 10,000 will be provided.
SBI Youth for India Fellowship	Allowance of Rs. 60000 will be given upon successful & satisfactory completion of the fellowship
Azim Premji Foundation Fellowship	Rs. 35,000 per month and other benefits will be allocated.
Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship	A monthly fellowship of Rs. 25,000 and other benefits will be given.
Ashoka University Young India Fellowship	Up to full tuition fee waiver
New India Foundation Fellowships	Rs. 18,00,000 per annum (Book Fellowships) Rs. 6,00,000 per annum (Translation Fellowships)
Tata Innovation Fellowship	INR 25,000 per month
HSCST Fellowship Programme	Up to Rs. 35,000 per month and other benefits
National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities	Rs. 31,000 per month for Junior Research Fellows and Rs. 35,500 per month for Senior Research Fellows
Raman Research Fellowship	Rs.18,000/- per month for a period of the first 2 years as a Junior Research Fellow and Rs.21,000/- per month as a Senior Research. Fellow for the 3rd and subsequent years subject to terms and conditions along with an annual contingent grant of Rs.20,000/- to the University / Institution

Conclusion

Fellowships in India provide that these programs play a crucial role in supporting career aspirants across the fields. They provide opportunities for learning, research, and development. The process of applying for this fellowship is subtle and helps students plan for the future, develop interview skills, and achieve their goals. So, if you are interested, apply to the ones you are eligible for. You never know what jackpot you may hit. After all a good fellowship is a box of lots of learning and crucial life experience. In case, you have done any fellowship or know about any other fellowships, share them in the comments.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q 1. What are the benefits of doing fellowships in India?
Ans. Fellowships offer opportunities for researchers to gain a wider understanding of the real world, solve real-life problems, get cultural immersion, expand both professional and personal networks, experiential learning, and professional development.

Q 2. How can one do a fellowship in India?
Ans. To do fellowships in India, you have to first learn about the various fellowships offered in the country and then check their eligibility and application timeline. We have added some of the top fellowships available in India in the article.

Q 3. Are fellowships paid or non-paid?
Ans. Fellowships are paid: they have fixed stipend. No prior experience is required to do a Fellowship.

Q 4. Can I avail of any other scholarship from Central/ State Government while doing a fellowship for the same study?
Ans. The students once considered eligible for the Fellowship will not be considered for any other scholarship of the Central or State Government for the same study.

Q 5. What is the mode of Payment of Fellowship?

Ans. Generally, payment of fellowship payments are made on quarterly basis, through the Direct Benefit Transfer system.