FELLOWSHIP GUIDE
This page provides a list of various fellowship opportunities for students who are interested in pursuing research or advanced studies in various fields. These fellowships are offered by a range of organizations, including government-funded institutions, private foundations, and collaborations between Indian and foreign governments. The fellowships are available for a diverse range of fields, including social sciences, humanities, engineering, and the arts. The website links provided give further information on the fellowships, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and deadlines. Students can use this page as a resource to explore fellowship options that align with their research interests and career goals.
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Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) - This is a government-funded organization that offers research fellowships in various social sciences disciplines. They offer both short-term and long-term fellowships. Website: https://icssr.org/
Nehru Trust for the Indian Collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum - This fellowship is for Indian scholars who want to study the Indian collections at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Website: https://www.vam.ac.uk/research-and-collections/nehru-trust-for-the-indian-collections
Aga Khan Foundation - This foundation offers a variety of scholarships and fellowships for Indian students and scholars, including research fellowships in various fields. Website: https://www.akdn.org/our-agencies/aga-khan-foundation/international-scholarships-and-fellowships
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship - This is a prestigious fellowship that allows Indian scholars to study in the United States. They offer research fellowships as well as teaching fellowships. Website: https://www.usief.org.in/Fellowships/Fulbright-Nehru-Fellowships.aspx
Indian Institute of Science - The Indian Institute of Science offers various research fellowships in science and engineering fields. They also have a postdoctoral fellowship program. Website: https://www.iisc.ac.in/admissions/research-programmes/
Tata Trusts - Tata Trusts offers a range of fellowships and grants for Indian scholars and researchers, including fellowships for social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Website: https://www.tatatrusts.org/our-areas-of-work/education/fellowships
Homi Bhabha Fellowship - This is a research fellowship for Indian scientists, engineers, and other scholars in various fields. Website: https://www.hbcse.tifr.res.in/index.php/programmes/homi-bhabha-fellowship
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) - This is a government-funded organization that offers fellowships and scholarships for Indian scholars in various fields, including arts and culture. Website: https://iccr.gov.in/content/fellowships-scholarships
The Indian Academy of Sciences - The Indian Academy of Sciences offers various research fellowships in science and engineering fields. They also have a postdoctoral fellowship program. Website: https://www.ias.ac.in/Fellows/Fellowship-Opportunities
J.N. Tata Endowment for the Higher Education of Indians - This endowment offers various scholarships and fellowships for Indian students and scholars, including research fellowships in various fields. Website: https://www.dorabjitatatrust.org/programmes/higher-education-of-indians/jn-tata-endowment-for-the-higher-education-of-indians.html
Wellcome Trust/DBT India Alliance - This is a collaboration between the Wellcome Trust and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in India to support biomedical research in India. They offer various research fellowships and grants. Website: https://www.indiaalliance.org/
Charles Wallace India Trust - This trust offers fellowships for Indian scholars in various fields, including arts, literature, and history. They also offer doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships. Website: https://www.britishcouncil.in/programmes/arts/charles-wallace-india-trust
Raman-Charpak Fellowship - This fellowship is a collaboration between the Indian and French governments to promote scientific research and innovation. They offer short-term research fellowships for Indian and French scholars. Website: https://www.cefipra.org/en/raman-charpak-fellowship
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation - This foundation offers various scholarships and fellowships for Indian scholars and artists, including research fellowships in various fields. Website: https://www.inlaksfoundation.org/scholarships-overview
Sir Ratan Tata Trust - The Sir Ratan Tata Trust offers various fellowships and grants for Indian scholars in various fields, including social sciences, humanities, and the arts. They also offer postdoctoral fellowships. Website: https://srtt.org/grant-areas/research-and-education/individuals/research-fellowships-and-scholarships/