This page lists 11 fellowships for post-doctoral researchers for the 2026-27 session (9 central government, 2 study abroad), among them Research Grants in Germany, ANRF National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) and Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowship in Sciences. One of them is taking applications now: Research Grants in Germany (last date 23 February 2027). Each scheme's page gives the amount, who can apply and how, from the scheme's own official notice, and says when it was last checked.
Every scheme on this page 11
| Scheme | Who can apply | Amount | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Grants in GermanyGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), funded by the Federal Foreign Office of Germany | PhD students doing their doctorate abroad, and postdocs up to 4 years after PhD | EUR 1,400 a month | 23 Feb 2027 Open |
| ANRF National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) | Indian citizen with PhD, MD or MS (or thesis submitted); age 35 or below | Rs. 80,000 a month | One month window per call, usually; call dates not published on the official page Running |
| Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowship in SciencesUniversity Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India | Unemployed science PhD holders under 35 (relaxations for some categories) | Rs. 43,800-46,500 a month | Open all year round on a rolling basis; no fixed closing date Running |
| ICMR Centenary-Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) SchemeIndian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Division of Human Resource Planning and Development | Indian nationals with a PhD/MD/MS awarded within 3 years, placed at an ICMR institute | Rs. 65,000 a month | 30th June and 31st December every year Running |
| Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme for Electronics and IT (Phase II)Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through the Digital India Corporation's PhD Cell | New PhD scholars at a participating institution, doing research in ESDM or IT/ITES | Rs. 38,750-43,750 a month | Set by each participating institution; no common window in the official sources Running |
| DBT-Research Associateship (DBT-RA) in Biotechnology and Life SciencesDepartment of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India (managed by the DBT-HRD Project and Management Unit, Regional Centre for Biotechnology, Faridabad) | Indian PhD/MD/MS holders in biotech or life sciences; men up to 40, women up to 45 | Monthly fellowship and contingency grant; rupee figures not in 2025-26 call | 27 May 2026 Closed |
| Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Research FellowshipsUnited States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) | Indian citizens with a PhD or DM awarded 15 Jul 2022 to 14 Jul 2026; not govt staff | Monthly stipend | 15 Jul 2026 Closed |
| ICSSR Post-Doctoral FellowshipIndian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Ministry of Education | Indian citizen with a Ph.D. in social sciences, aged 45 or below on the last date | Rs. 31,000 a month | 12 Aug 2026 Closed |
| INSPIRE Faculty FellowshipDepartment of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India | Indian citizens or PIO/NRI with a science, engineering, medicine or agriculture PhD | Rs. 1,25,000 a month | 14 Sep 2025 Closed |
| Post Doctoral Fellowship to SC/ST CandidatesUniversity Grants Commission (UGC) | Unemployed SC or ST candidates with a PhD, for postdoctoral research in India | Rs. 38,800 a month | 5 Jan 2013 Closed |
| UGC Post Doctoral Fellowship for WomenUniversity Grants Commission (UGC) | Unemployed women with a PhD; age up to 55, relaxed for reserved categories | Rs. 38,800 a month | Discontinued |
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Taking applications today: Research Grants in Germany (till 23 Feb 2027).
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