| DAE |
Raja Ramanna Fellowship |
Scientists, engineers, and technologists retired from DAE units or related institutions. Non-DAE retirees may also apply if their research aligns with DAE programmes. Age limit: 70 years. |
Reviewed twice a year (around 15 March & 15 September) |
3 years |
| DST |
Swarnajayanti Fellowships |
PhD holders. Age: 30–40 years. |
To be announced |
5 years |
| India Alliance |
Intermediate Research Fellowship |
Researchers aiming to establish an independent laboratory in India with 4–15 years of post-PhD experience. |
23 Mar 2026 |
5 years |
| India Alliance |
Senior Research Fellowship |
Researchers capable of leading independent research programmes in India with 4–15 years post-PhD experience. |
March |
5 years |
| India Alliance |
Intermediate Clinical and Public Health (CPH) Fellowship |
4–15 years post-MD/MS/MPH or equivalent. No age or nationality restriction. |
23 Mar 2026 |
5 years |
| India Alliance |
Senior Fellowships for Clinicians and Public Health Researchers in India |
4–15 years post-MD/MS/MPH or equivalent. No age or nationality restriction. |
To be announced |
5 years |
| SERB |
Ramanujan Fellowship |
PhD in Science/Engineering or MD in Medicine with strong research record. Age limit: 40 years. |
31 Dec 2026 |
5 years (Rolling programme) |
| SERB |
J C Bose National Fellowships |
Active Indian scientists with outstanding research record working in India. Must be nominated by institution. Age limit: 68 years. |
20 Mar 2026 |
5 years (extendable for another 5 years) |
| SERB |
Science and Technology Award for Research (STAR) |
Principal Investigator with completed SERB project in last 3 financial years with “Excellent” grading. Age: 40–50 years. |
May (to be announced) |
3 years |
| SERB |
Promoting Opportunities for Women in Exploratory Research (POWER) |
Outstanding women researchers working in Indian academic institutions or R&D labs. Age: 35–55 years. |
Open throughout the year |
3 years |
| SERB |
SERB Research Scientist (SRS) Scheme |
Age limit 40 years. Open only to INSPIRE Faculty and Ramanujan Fellows. |
Open throughout the year |
2 years after completion of regular tenure |
| SERB |
SERB Women Excellence Award |
Women scientists below 40 years with recognition from national academies. |
To be announced |
3 years |
| UGC |
Fellowship for Superannuated Faculty Members |
Professors/Associate Professors nearing or after retirement from universities or national institutes. Age limit: 67 years. |
To be announced |
3 years or until age 70 |
| UGC |
BSR Faculty Fellowship Scheme |
Reader/Associate Professor/Professor with strong research supervision record and at least three sponsored research projects. |
Opened throughout the year |
3 years |
