Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Faculty Fellowship
INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship is a prestigious research opportunity run by the Ministry of Science and Technology to support early-career scientists and researchers. It provides fellowships to 100 talented individuals every year to conduct independent research in basic and applied sciences, including engineering, medicine, agriculture, and veterinary sciences. This scheme aims to nurture scientific talent and promote innovation across India.
What You Get
- Fellowship support for 5 years of research work
- Opportunity to conduct independent research in science and engineering
- Access to research facilities and institutional resources
- Recognition and career advancement in scientific field
- Support for both basic and applied research projects
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–37 years
- Must hold a Ph.D. degree in science, engineering, medicine, agriculture, or veterinary sciences
- Age between 27-32 years at the time of application
- Indian citizen
- Should be willing to conduct research in Indian institutions
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Ph.D. Certificate
- 2. Birth Certificate/Age Proof
- 3. Aadhaar Card
- 4. Bank Account Details
- 5. Research Proposal
- 6. Academic Records
- 7. Identity Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Science And Technology
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–37 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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