| CSIR |
HRDG – Nehru Science Postdoctoral Research Fellowship |
PhD holders within 3 years of award of PhD or thesis submitted. Age limit: 32 years (relaxations applicable). |
Opened throughout the year |
2 years (extendable by 1 year) |
| CSIR |
Research Associateship (CSIR-RA) |
PhD or thesis submitted candidates. Must be Indian nationals. Age limit: 35 years (relaxations applicable). |
Opened throughout the year |
1 year (extendable up to 3 years) |
| CSIR |
Senior Research Associateship (CSIR-SRA, Scientist's Pool Scheme) |
PhD with at least 2 years of research or teaching experience. Age limit: 40 years. |
Opened throughout the year |
3 years (Rolling program) |
| DST |
Cognitive Science Research Initiative (CSRI) – Post Doctoral Fellowship |
Young scientists below 40 years. |
To be announced |
2 years |
| India Alliance |
Early Career Fellowship |
0–4 years post PhD. |
Mar 16, 2026 |
5 years |
| India Alliance |
Early Career Fellowships for Clinicians & Public Health Researchers in India |
0–15 years post MD/MS/MPH or equivalent. |
To be announced |
5 years |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation |
Ravi Sankaran Fellowship Program – Internship |
Indian nationals resident in India with a Bachelor’s degree. Age limit: 30 years. |
Mar 16, 2026 |
6 weeks – 1 year |
| Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation |
Ravi Sankaran Fellowship Program – Small Grants |
Indian nationals resident in India with a Bachelor’s degree. Age limit: 30 years. |
Mar 31, 2026 |
Up to 1 year |
| UGC |
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship |
Unemployed PhD holders in sciences, engineering, humanities or social sciences. Age limit: 35 years (relaxations applicable). |
To be announced |
3 years |
