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Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships In Sciences

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Ministry of Education

Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships in Sciences was introduced by the UGC. In addition to the existing RA/PDF positions provided by various funding agencies, a need was felt for a PDF scheme running in a flexible mode, with fast track, online handling, and decision-making.

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What You Get

  • Monthly fellowship amount to support living expenses during research period
  • Opportunity to conduct advanced research in scientific fields
  • Fast-track and online application processing
  • Flexible research program duration
  • Access to research facilities at host institutions

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 18–35 years
  • Must hold a PhD degree in Science or related field
  • Indian citizen or person of Indian origin
  • Should be willing to pursue research in India
  • Age and work experience criteria as specified by UGC
  • No upper age limit for scientists with career break

Documents Needed

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  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. PhD Certificate
  3. 3. Valid ID Proof
  4. 4. Bank Account Details
  5. 5. Academic Credentials
  6. 6. Research Proposal
  7. 7. CV/Resume

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry of Education
Category
Education
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
18–35 years
Application
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Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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