"Ramanujan Fellowship" was started by the Science and Engineering Research Board, Govt. of India for brilliant Indian scientists and engineers from outside India to take up scienti...
Key details
Department / Ministry: Ministry Of Science And Technology
The amount of the Fellowship will be ₹1,35,000/- per month (consolidated including HRA).
Each Fellow will, in addition, receive a research grant of ₹7.00 lakh per annum (for consumables, travel, research personnel & contingencies, etc.) and ₹60,000/- per annum as overhead charges.
The Ramanujan Fellows will be eligible to receive regular research grants through the extramural funding schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The fellowship is open to brilliant Indian scientists and engineers from all over the world who are below the age of 40 years, who want to return to India from abroad.
The applicant should possess a higher degree or equivalent, such as a Ph.D. in Science/Engineering, Master in Engineering or Technology/MD in Medicine, etc., and have adequate professional experience.
These Fellowships are very selective and only those who have a proven/outstanding track record as evident from their research publications and recognitions would be eligible.
In case a fellow is offered a permanent position, he/she will be ineligible for the fellowship.
This fellowship is meant for working in new areas and laboratories in order to expand their research capabilities, other than the one, where the candidate has obtained his/her doctorate degree.
Nominations from the Ph.D. guides of the candidate and nominations from the same institute where they opted for their Ph.D, will not be considered.
The age of the candidate should not be more than 40 years.
The candidate should be working abroad at the time of his nomination for the fellowship.
The Fellowship is only for those scientists who are not holding any permanent/tenure track/contractual position in any Indian Institute/University.
**Note:** In case the selected fellow gets any position such as permanent, tenure track, or contractual position, he/she, will become ineligible for receiving fellowship including a research grant and overhead under the fellowship, and has to relinquish the Ramanujan fellowship in total.
How to Apply
**Online**
> **Methodology for Nomination & Selection:**
**Step 01:** The scientists can choose to work at any S&T Institution including University Departments or other Academic Institutions and National Laboratories in India, provided the Institution at which they wish to pursue research is willing to provide the necessary administrative and R&D basic infrastructural support to facilitate research.
**Step 02:** Individual Scientists and Technologists should approach the Institutions of his/her choice to host them for the fellowship and forward their nominations to SERB for the fellowship.
**Step 03:** Selection of Ramanujan Fellows will be made periodically by an empowered Search-cum-Selection Committee specially appointed for the purpose.
**Note 01**: Ramanujan Fellowship nominations are accepted throughout the year.
**Note 02:** This fellowship is meant for working in new areas and laboratories in order to expand their research capabilities, other than the one, where the candidate has obtained his/her doctorate degree.
**Note 03:** Nominations from Ph.D. guides of the candidate and nominations from the same institute where they opted for their Ph.D, will not be considered.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Ramanujan Fellowship / what is the eligibility?
1. The fellowship is open to brilliant Indian scientists and engineers from all over the world who are below the age of 40 years, who want to return to India from abroad.
1. The applicant should possess a higher degree or equivalent, such as a Ph.D. in Science/Engineering, Master in Eng...
What are the benefits of Ramanujan Fellowship?
1. The amount of the Fellowship will be ₹1,35,000/- per month (consolidated including HRA).
1. Each Fellow will, in addition, receive a research grant of ₹7.00 lakh per annum (for consumables, travel, research personnel & contingencies, etc.) and ₹60,000/- per annum as overhead...
How to apply online for Ramanujan Fellowship?
**Online**
> **Methodology for Nomination & Selection:**
**Step 01:** The scientists can choose to work at any S&T Institution including University Departments or other Academic Institutions and National Laboratories in India, provided the Institution at which they wish to pur...