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Research Fellowship In Sciences For Meritorious Students

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry of Education

The Research Fellowship in Sciences for meritorious students (RFSMS) scheme of the UGC is open to candidates who have registered for Ph.D. in Science in Universities with Potential for Excellence/Centres with Potential for Excellence/Centres of Advance Studies and Department of Special Assistance.

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What You Get

  • Financial support during Ph.D. research studies
  • Recognition for meritorious students in science
  • Access to research facilities and mentorship
  • Support for advanced scientific research

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 0–100 years
  • Must be registered for Ph.D. in Science
  • Must study in Universities with Potential for Excellence (UPE)
  • Must study in Centres with Potential for Excellence (CPE)
  • Must study in Centres of Advanced Studies (CAS)
  • Must study in Department of Special Assistance (DSA)
  • Must be a meritorious student selected by the university

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Ph.D. Registration Certificate
  3. 3. University Degree Certificate
  4. 4. Bank Account Details
  5. 5. Academic Transcript
  6. 6. Identity Proof

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
0–100 years
Application
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Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry of Education

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