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
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| 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 |
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| Online Application Form |
Click here |
| For details and application visit https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/vishwas_fellowship |
