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DST INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship 2026
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DST INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship 2026

The INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship is a flagship program by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) aimed at preventing brain drain by allowing researchers to lead their own projects in India. It offers a monthly fellowship of ₹1,25,000, an annual research grant of ₹7,00,000, and a total duration of 5 years.

Qui peut postuler

PhD in Science, Maths, Engineering, Pharmacy, Medicine, or Agriculture with minimum 60% or 6.0 CGPA consistently from Class 12 to PhD; age limit 32 for General/OBC, 37 for SC/ST/Women, 42 for PWD; strong publication record required.

Avantages et bénéfices

  • Research grant for equipment, consumables, and international travel
  • Annual increment of ₹2,000 per year

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