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PRL's Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS)

To commemorate the vision of Prof. Vikram Sarabhai, PRL has initiated a new Fellowship program called “Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS)” for highly motivated young doctorates with a proven record of excellence in research and who propose to pursue disruptive and cutting-edge research in fundamental science that has societal implications in research areas related to those being pursued in PRL.

Number of VISHWAS Fellowships Three (3)
Scholarship amount: One Lakh Rupees per month, plus HRA and other facilities as per PRL/DOS rules.
Duration Maximum 2 years, renewal after successful annual reviews every year; can be extended by one more year if justified and approved.
Eligibility criteria Indian nationals holding a PhD (within four years of the award of degree), under 35 years of age on the last date of the application, and having first-class throughout the academic career.
Selection criteria Shortlisting will be based on applicant’s academic credentials, research proposal, and recommendations from three reviewers. Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview (in June/July 2024) either online or in person for final selection.
Application Timeline The selection process will be conducted every quarter as per the following timeline:
  • January 2nd week - Deadline of receiving application including recommendation letter 30th November,
    Applications timeline: 01st September – 30th November
  • April 2nd week - Deadline of receiving application including recommendation letter 28th February
    Applications timeline: 01 December – 28/29* February (*during leap year)
  • July 2nd week - Deadline of receiving application including recommendation letter 31st May and
    Applications timeline: 01st March – 31st May
  • October 2nd week - Deadline of receiving application including recommendation letter 31st August
    Applications timeline: 01st June – 31st August
Recommendation letter Candidates should arrange recommendation letters by at least three referees (NON-PRL Faculty members) to be sent directly to the Chairperson, PDF committee via e-mail to [email protected]. Candidates may be called for an interview only after all the above necessary inputs are received
Online Application Form Click here
For details and application visit https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/vishwas_fellowship
"...the most effective development of education can take place only when the teacher, the student, his parents, and the outside environment can interact with one another, in a series of feedback loops, free from regimentation and irrelevant theories and principles preached from the top."
Dr. Vikram Sarabhai