Scholarship
DST-INSPIRE Fellowship
The INSPIRE Fellowship aims to provide research support to young scholars for pursuing doctoral degrees in basic and applied sciences. It is a prestigious program designed to foster scientific research talent in India.
About this scholarship
DST-INSPIRE Fellowship is offered by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India for study in India at phd level. The award is valued at Monthly fellowship stipend plus research grant, provided as living stipend support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as living stipend funding. Applicants selected receive Monthly fellowship stipend plus research grant. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. Eligible study areas include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Nationality requirements apply: India.
Eligibility
Candidates must be university toppers or rank holders in their respective subjects, or hold a valid GATE/NET qualification for PhD admission.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-12-31. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Fields of study
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Nationality requirements
India
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
- Study destination
- India
- Eligible applicant countries
- India
- Award
- Monthly fellowship stipend plus research grant
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Nationality
- India
- Deadline
- Open · 2026-12-31
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-21