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SERBPOWERF

SERB - POWER Fellowship
NationwideIndividualCentralCentral Sector SchemeMinistry Of Science And TechnologyNo start date
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What this is

The SERB - POWER Fellowship is designed to identify and reward excellent women researchers in Indian academic institutions and R&D laboratories, holding Ph.D. degrees in any branch of science and engineering.

In detail

SERB - POWER (Promoting Opportunities For Women in Exploratory Research) Fellowship was launched by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India to mitigate gender disparity in science and engineering research funding in various S&T programs in Indian academic institutions and R&D Laboratories. The fellowship is aimed to enhance diversity in research to ensure equal access and weighted opportunities for Indian women scientists engaged in research and development activities.

> Objectives:

The fellowship is designed to identify and reward excellent women researchers in Indian academic institutions and R&D laboratories, holding Ph.D. degrees in any branch of science and engineering.

> Duration of Fellowship:

  • Fellowship duration will be fixed for three years, without the possibility of extension.
  • Successful POWER Fellows cannot be re-nominated for the second time.

Who qualifies

  • The nominee should be an active woman scientist with an excellent record of research performance as an independent investigator.
  • The nominee should be an outstanding woman researcher and innovator working in Indian academic institutions and R&D laboratories, holding Ph.D. degrees in any branch of science and engineering.
  • The nominee should be in regular service throughout the duration of the Fellowship.
  • The nominee should be an Indian citizen between 35-55 years of age working in institutions in India.
  • The nominee should not be receiving any other fellowships from Government sources during the tenure.

What you get

  • Fellowship of ₹15,000/- per month in addition to regular income.
  • Research grant of ₹10 Lakhs per annum. Research grants can be used for minor equipment, research personnel, consumables, contingencies, and domestic travel.
  • Overheads for the host institute.
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Eligibility published here649 characters
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Benefit amount published hereamount or quantity stated
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Description more than a name208 characters
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How to apply published hereno URL and no offline mode declared
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schemeNameSERB - POWER FellowshipmyScheme · 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