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Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship
UGC-funded postdoctoral fellowship offering ₹43,400–₹46,500 per month plus an annual ₹1,00,000 contingency grant to PhD graduates in Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
About this scheme
The Dr. D.S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellowship is a UGC-funded programme for PhD graduates in the Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, supporting independent research under the guidance of a mentor at a recognised institution.
Eligibility
- Qualification: Must hold a PhD degree
- Age: Preferably below 35 years (relaxations for women, SC/ST, OBC, and persons with disabilities)
- Employment status: Must be currently unemployed
- Research proposal: Requires a research proposal and a mentor willing to host the fellow
Benefits
- ₹43,400 per month in the first year
- ₹46,500 per month in the second and third years
- Annual contingency grant of ₹1,00,000
Required documents
- PhD thesis summary
- Postdoctoral research proposal
- Mentor's CV and consent letter
- PhD degree certificate
- Age proof
- Academic transcripts
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