Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty Scheme
✓ Information verified — June 2026VAJRA 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.
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. Passport
- 2. Academic Credentials Certificate
- 3. Research Publications List
- 4. Proof of Overseas Residence
- 5. Institution Nomination Letter
- 6. CV and Research Statement
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/vajraNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Science And Technology
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