Department of Science & Technology: Ramanujan Fellowships

Scholarship

‘Ramanujan Fellowships’ are instituted by the Government of India. The fellowship is meant for brilliant scientists and engineers from all over the world to take up scientific research positions in India, especially those scientists who want to return to India from abroad.

The fellowships are scientist-specific and very selective. The Ramanujan Fellows could work in any of the scientific institutions and universities in the country and they would be eligible for receiving regular research grants through the extramural funding schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India.

Important Dates

Eligibility

  1. The fellowship is open to brilliant scientists and engineers from all over the world who are below the age of 60 years.
  2. The applicant should possess a higher degree or equivalent, such as Ph.D. in Science/ Engineering, Masters in Engineering or Technology/MD in Medicine, etc. and have adequate professional experience.
  3. These Fellowships are very selective and only those who have a proven/outstanding tract record as evident from their research publications and recognitions would be eligible.
  4. The candidate has to opt for either this fellowship or his present position/fellowship, if any.

How to Apply

An eligible candidate can submit the Ramanujan Fellowship application in the prescribed format and then contact an Institute to host the Ramanujan Fellowship.

The application should be forwarded by the Head of the host Institute. All nominations are to be sent to:Dr. Pravakar Mohanty, Scientist-C, Science & Engineering Research Board, 5 & 5A, Lower Ground Floor, Vasant Square Mall, Sector-B, Pocket-5, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi - 110070

Last Date

The last date for application is

Contact Details

Director / Scientist 'F'
SERC
Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhavan,
New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi 110 016.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 011-26590499