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.
Important Dates The last date for applying is 15 May 2024, and 21 May 2024 for receiving recommendations.
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