VAIBHAV FELLOWSHIP
Scholarship Region
All India
Scholarship For
Higher studies
Last Date
30/05/2025
Scholarship Amount
400,000
Scholarship Type
Government
Scholarship Fields
Science, Engineering
Scholarship General Information
VAIBHAV Fellowship is an initiative started by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The aim of this fellowship is to connect Indian overseas scientists to universities, colleges, and government-funded research places in India and collaborate on ongoing research projects. Selected fellows will receive a fellowship amount of up to ₹4,00,000 per month and other benefits.
Eligibility Criteria
be a degree holder in the Ph.D./M.D./M.S./M.Tech field
be a non-Resident Indian (NRI), overseas or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO)
be engaged in active research
be working/worked in a foreign Institute/University and have at least 5 years of experience
Note:-
Experience gained during the Ph.D. and Post-doctoral fellowship period will not be considered.
The applicant should not be a Ph.D./Post-doctoral fellow.
Award Amount
Selected fellows will receive a fellowship amount of up to ₹4,00,000 per month and other benefits.
No. of Scholarships Available
No. of scholarships is subject to availability.
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Application Deadline | 30 May 2025 |
Application Fee
No Application Fee is required.
Application Procedure
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Click on the ‘Apply for Proposal’ on the top right side of the page.
Step 4: Click on the ‘New PI Registration’ tab.
Step 5: Enter the required details and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 6: Log in using the valid credentials.
Step 7: Fill in the necessary details and upload the required documents in the online application form.
Step 8: Now, click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Note:-
Step 1:
The Indian Host Scientist must apply online on behalf of the interested scientist of Indian origin (the applicant).
The applicant must complete the application form with all the necessary information and documents and upload it through the DST's e-Project Management System (e-PMS) portal.
Selection Process
The students will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Other Info
Terms & Condition For Scholarship
a. Only one application per host/applicant is allowed. Multiple submissions will be rejected.
b. Application requests for deadline extensions will not be granted.
c. Applications lacking signed consent letters from the Heads of both the Host and Applicant's Institutions will be disqualified.
d. No phone calls or emails will be answered within the 72 hours leading up to the application deadline.
e. All required certificates and documents must be properly signed and stamped by the authorised personnel at the respective institutions.
Contact Details
VAIBHAV Cell
International Cooperation Division
Technology Bhawan
New Delhi-110016
Email ID: vaibhav-india@gov.in
