The Swarnajayanti Fellowship is a prestigious award given by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India.
It is awarded to outstanding young scientists with exceptional research potential.
🎯 Objective
To recognize and financially support breakthrough research ideas.
💰 Benefits
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₹25,000 per month fellowship (in addition to salary)
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Research grant (~₹5 lakh per year)
Duration: 5 years.
📝 Selection
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Nomination process
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Evaluation by expert committees
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Interview/presentation
No written exam.
Selection depends on:
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Scientific excellence
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Publications
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Impact of research proposal
Opening Date: 25-Feb-2026 02:24 AM
Closing Date: 25-Feb-2026 02:24 AM
Q1: Is it open to all researchers?
A1: Only nominated researchers with strong academic profiles.
Q2: Is it fully funded?
A2: Yes, it provides fellowship plus research grant.
Q3: Is it renewable?
A3: It is fixed for 5 years.
Syllabus Required
❌ No written syllabus.
Focus on:
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Cutting-edge research
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Interdisciplinary innovation
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Strong academic contributions
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.