The INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship is offered by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India. It is designed to attract talented young researchers (usually under 32–35 years) into independent academic research careers in India.
This fellowship is not for students. It is for young PhD holders who want to become independent researchers and eventually join universities or research institutions as faculty.
🎯 Objective
To encourage bright researchers to stay in India and build high-quality research ecosystems.
💰 Benefits
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Monthly fellowship (around ₹1,25,000 consolidated)
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Research grant (around ₹7 lakh per year)
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Overhead support for host institution
Duration: 5 years (non-renewable)
📝 Selection Process
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Online application
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Submission of detailed research proposal
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Evaluation by expert committee
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Shortlisting
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Interview (if required)
No written entrance exam.
Selection depends heavily on:
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Quality of publications
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Innovation in research proposal
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Future research plan
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Host institution support
Opening Date: 25-Feb-2026 02:24 AM
Closing Date: 25-Feb-2026 02:24 AM
Syllabus Required
❌ No written exam syllabus.
Focus areas:
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Strong research methodology
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Clear hypothesis
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Feasible timeline
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Impact potential
Guidelines
- All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking.
- Duration: minutes
- Total Questions:
- Question Type: MCQ
Disclaimer
- Read the question carefully.
- Select the best answer from the provided options.
- Ensure you have a stable Internet connection.
- After selecting your answer, click on the "Submit" button.