Central GovernmentEducation

Ramanujan Fellowship

Ministry Of Science And Technology

The Ramanujan Fellowship is a prestigious program run by the Science and Engineering Research Board under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. It is designed to attract brilliant Indian scientists and engineers currently working abroad to return to India and take up research positions. This fellowship supports outstanding researchers who want to contribute to India's scientific and technological advancement by conducting cutting-edge research in Indian institutions.

What You Get

  • Monthly fellowship amount to support research activities
  • Research grants for conducting scientific projects
  • Access to research facilities and infrastructure in Indian institutions
  • Opportunity to establish independent research groups
  • Support for mentoring and training the next generation of scientists

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 15–40 years
  • Must be an Indian citizen or person of Indian origin
  • Should be a scientist or engineer with outstanding research credentials
  • Preferably working outside India at the time of application
  • Should have a PhD or equivalent research qualification
  • Must be willing to work in an Indian research institution or university
  • Age should typically be below 65 years

Documents Needed

0/8 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Passport
  3. 3. PhD Certificate
  4. 4. Research Publications List
  5. 5. Academic Credentials
  6. 6. Bank Account Details
  7. 7. Employment Proof
  8. 8. Recommendation Letters

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
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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Category
Education
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
15–40 years
Application
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Last Updated
25 Apr 2026

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