Apply DST INSPIRE Fellowship Online (2023-24)

To encourage exemplary talent in the field of Science and Technology, The Department of Science and Technology has come up with a proficient scheme – The innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Fellowship, internship, and scholarship.

Going beyond the narrow sphere of conducting competitive exams for the identification of talent, INSPIRE aims to bring a vast change in the field of Research and Technology by providing financial aid to scholars who have pursued a minimum of 65% marks at M.Sc. or Integrated MS/ M.Sc. course.

The Innovation in Scientific Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) program provides the opportunity to pursue doctoral research at any recognized university or institute in India through fellowships at the same level as candidates who have qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET).

Applications for the year 2023-24 are welcomed from eligible candidates, preferably in the age group of 22-27 years, for the Fellowship under the INSPIRE Fellowship component of the INSPIRE scheme by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) through the web portal www.online-inspire.gov.in.

Inspire Fellowship Details:

Eligibility Criteria:

• Online applications can be filed by those candidates who fall under the following categories.
• INSPIRE Scholars with a minimum score of 70% in aggregate or equivalent CGPA at MSc or integrated MS/ MSc course.
• First-rank holders of University Level Exam (exempting Autonomous college-level exams) of full-time PG program in science, engineering/ technology/agriculture/pharmacy/other applied science streams and MBBS.

• However, the university shall provide 1st rank to students having a batch size of a minimum of 10 in the University level examination and to those students who have secured a minimum aggregate of 65% marks of the entire course/ program.
• Toppers in any subject specialization in PG second year are not eligible to apply under this fellowship. Autonomous college-level exams shall not be considered.
• Merely qualifying the eligibility conditions will not guarantee the award of the INSPIRE Fellowship. The final decision will be taken by the expert committee.

Fellowship Duration:

The Inspire Fellowship is valid for up to five years or until the completion of the PhD degree, whichever is earlier.

Age Limit:

Preferably seeking candidates within the age range of 22 to 27 years.

Selection Process:

Eligible applicants will be invited each year to apply under this fellowship scheme. Aspirants would be further subjected to a two-tier process. Screening of eligible applications by an internal committee. It will be completed within 6 months from the last date of submission of the DST.

Results will be declared through the online web portal (www.online-inspire.gov.in). No hard copy of the offer letter is to be provided by any other mode. Scholars will be offered the fellowship based on the research proposal, academic merit, and the host institution submitted by the candidate.

Terms and Conditions:

Inspire fellowship will be made available only for the candidates who are pursuing a regular or full-time Ph.D. program in any recognition. Institution/ University/ laboratory of India.

The Memorandum of the DST shall be subject to periodic changes as per the government’s orders. The validity of the Fellowship will either extend for 5 years or till the completion of the Ph.D. Program (whichever is earlier).

When Can Apply for INSPIRE Fellowship?

Beginning of the academic year the fellowship scheme is officially announced in all leading newspapers, official Websites, etc. to accept applications from interested and eligible applicants in that academic year and fellowship applications are open for submission throughout the year.

How to Apply for INSPIRE Fellowship Online?

Interested and eligible applicants may apply online or offline. To apply online kindly visit the DST official website www.online-inspire.gov.in and follow the instruction.

Last Date:

15th December 2023 is the last date to apply INSPIRE Fellowship online for the academic year 2023-24

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