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PRLVISHWAS

PRL's Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS)
NationwideIndividualCentralCentrally Sponsored SchemeMinistry Of Science And TechnologyNo start date
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What this is

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.

In detail

The Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS) launched by the Department of Space, Ministry of Science and Technology is aimed at providing financial support to highly motivated young PhD holders to conduct advanced research in fundamental sciences with societal implications. The fellowship is designed to foster innovative and cutting-edge research in areas pursued by the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), aligned with the vision of Prof. Vikram Sarabhai.

Who qualifies

  • The applicant should be an Indian national.
  • PhD should have been awarded within the last four years (from the application deadline).
  • The applicant's age should be 35 years or below on the last date of application.
  • The applicant should have a first-class academic record throughout their academic career.
  • The applicant should submit a strong research proposal aligned with PRL’s research areas.

What you get

  • Number of VISHWAS Fellowships: 3- Scholarship Amount: Scholars receive ₹1,00,000/- per month with HRA and other facilities as per PRL/DOS rules.- Duration: Maximum of 2 years (subject to successful annual reviews). It may be extended for 1 additional year based on justification and approval.
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Description more than a name275 characters
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schemeNamePRL's Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS)myScheme · 2026-09-02
schemeOpenDate...not published at source
schemeCloseDate...not published at source
nodalMinistryNameMinistry Of Science And TechnologymyScheme · 2026-09-02
dbtSchemeFalsemyScheme · 2026-09-02
achievement data...no source publishes this for any central scheme