Overseas Visiting Doctoral Fellowship
✓ Information verified — June 2026The objective of the scheme is to build national capacity in frontier areas of Science and Engineering, which are of interest to India by providing research training to PhD students admitted in the Indian institutions in overseas universities / institutions of repute.
What You Get
- Financial support for doctoral studies at overseas universities
- Research training in frontier areas of Science and Engineering
- Opportunity to study at reputed international institutions
- Access to world-class research facilities and mentorship
Who Can Apply
- Age: 15–100 years
- Must be a PhD student admitted to an Indian institution
- Must have been selected or accepted for research at an overseas university or institution of repute
- Should be pursuing research in science and engineering fields of strategic importance to India
- Must be an Indian citizen
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Educational Certificates
- 3. PhD Admission Letter
- 4. Overseas University Acceptance
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. Research Proposal
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
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Science And Technology
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 15–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/ovdfNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Science And Technology
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