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PRL's Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS)

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry Of Science And Technology

The Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS) program is an initiative by the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) to honor the legacy of Prof. Vikram Sarabhai by supporting young doctorates to pursue groundbreaking research in fundamental science with societal impact.

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What You Get

  • Financial support to pursue postdoctoral research
  • Opportunity to work on fundamental science projects
  • Access to PRL's research facilities and infrastructure
  • Mentorship from established scientists
  • Career development in scientific research

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 20–35 years
  • Must hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in science or related field
  • Open to Indian and foreign nationals
  • No specific age limit mentioned in scheme guidelines
  • Should have completed PhD recently
  • Research proposal should align with fundamental science objectives

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. PhD Degree Certificate
  2. 2. Academic Transcripts
  3. 3. Aadhaar Card or Passport
  4. 4. Research Proposal
  5. 5. Recommendation Letters
  6. 6. Bank Account Details

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 Science And Technology
Category
Education
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
20–35 years
Application
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Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Science And Technology

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