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Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty Scheme

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry Of Science And Technology

VAJRA Faculty Scheme is a dedicated program exclusively for overseas scientists and academicians with emphasis on NRI and Persons of Indian Origin/Overseas Citizen of India to work as adjunct/visiting faculty for a specific period of time in Indian Public funded academic and research institutions.

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What You Get

  • Opportunity to conduct research and teach at reputed Indian public institutions
  • Flexible visiting or adjunct faculty positions for a specified period
  • Platform for knowledge transfer and international research collaboration
  • Access to research facilities and resources in Indian institutions

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 15–100 years
  • Must be an overseas scientist, researcher, or academician with recognized expertise
  • Applicant must be a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO), or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
  • Should have significant research experience and publications in their field
  • Position is for a fixed, limited duration as determined by the hosting institution

Documents Needed

0/6 collected

  1. 1. Passport
  2. 2. Academic Credentials Certificate
  3. 3. Research Publications List
  4. 4. Proof of Overseas Residence
  5. 5. Institution Nomination Letter
  6. 6. CV and Research Statement

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
15–100 years
Application
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Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Science And Technology

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