Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) 2026
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Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) 2026
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Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) 2026

Ministry of Education, Government of India
Ministry of Education, Government of India

A prestigious fellowship scheme by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, offering a generous stipend and contingency grant for doctoral research at premier institutes like IITs, IISc, IISERs, and selected NITs/CFTIs. It covers up to 5 years, with monthly stipends starting at ₹70,000 and a ₹2,00,000/year contingency grant.

Who can apply

Indian citizens who are final-year or completed B.Tech/Integrated M.Tech/M.Sc from IITs, IISc, NITs, IISERs, or CFTIs with minimum CGPA of 8.0, or already enrolled in PhD at a PMRF granting institute with up to 12 months completed.

Perks & benefits

  • Access to best labs and guides
  • Global collaborations
  • Interdisciplinary research areas
  • Direct mentorship from top researchers

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