Scholarship
UGC Junior Research Fellowship
The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is awarded to candidates who qualify the National Eligibility Test (NET) to pursue advanced research leading to a PhD degree in Indian universities.
About this scholarship
UGC Junior Research Fellowship is offered by University Grants Commission for study in India at phd level. The award is valued at $3,600 annually, 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 $3,600 annually. 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 Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences. Nationality requirements apply: India.
Eligibility
Candidates must have a Master's degree and qualify the UGC-NET examination.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-06-30. 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
Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences
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
- University Grants Commission
- Study destination
- India
- Eligible applicant countries
- India
- Award
- $3,600 annually
- Funding type
- living stipend
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Fields of study
- Humanities, Social Sciences and Sciences
- Nationality
- India
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-06-30
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-21