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CSIR-Nehru Science Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Offered by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India

“CSIR-Nehru Science Postdoctoral research Fellowship Scheme” has been instituted to identify promising young researchers with innovative ideas and provide them with training and research opportunities in niche areas of basic science, engineering, medicine and agriculture. The scheme aims at facilitating their transition from mentored to independent research career. CSIR intends to offer one hundred (100) such fellowships every year to promising fresh PhD holders for working in CSIR laboratories with state-of-art R&D facilities.

Key Details

Award Amount Indian Rs. 65,000/- per month plus House Rent Allowance

Duration 2

Frequency Twice a year

Eligible Applicant Country India

Host Country India

Years Since PhD 3

Mobility Rule No

Career Levels

PhD

Funding Purpose

Research

Subjects / Fields

All subjects

Additional Information

Benefits Accommodation may be provided by CSIR laboratories if available. CSIR rules on leased accommodation are being reviewed in the light of “Sixth Pay Commission” recommendations and will be made applicable as and when approved. CSIR Nehru Science Postdoctoral Fellows will be entitled for Medical benefits as per the CSIR rules for Research Associates.

About the Funder

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, India India

Record Information

Last Verified 19 February 2026 by asntech

Last Updated May 2020

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