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PhD & Research Fellowships

Explore a complete list of phd & research fellowships. Compare award amounts, check eligibility criteria, and find official application links for 2026.

Scholarship	Typical window	Amount	Income limit
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students	Expected: Aug–Dec	₹230–₹1,200 per month (hostellers), ₹160–₹750 per month (day scholars)	Family income below ₹2.5 lakh/yr
National Fellowship for Scheduled Caste Students (NFSC)	Expected: Dec–Jan	₹37,000 per month (JRF) rising to ₹42,000 per month (SRF), plus an annual contingency grant and HRA as per Central Government norms	No income limit — selection is based on UGC-NET / Joint CSIR-UGC NET performance
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students (NFST)	Expected: Dec–Jan	₹37,000 per month (JRF) rising to ₹42,000 per month (SRF), plus an annual contingency grant	No income limit for the fellowship component — selection is based on UGC-NET-JRF
National Overseas Scholarship for SC/OBC/EBC/DNT	Expected: Oct–Jan	Up to ₹15.4 lakh/yr (tuition + living allowance) for Master's/PhD abroad	Family income below ₹8 lakh/yr
SSP Post Matric Scholarship (Karnataka)	Expected: Aug–Oct	Varies by category and course	₹2.5 lakh/yr for SC applicants — other categories differ
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students	Expected: Aug–Dec	₹230–₹1,200 per month depending on course and hostel status	Family income below ₹2.5 lakh/yr
CSIR-UGC NET Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	Expected: Jun, Dec	₹37,000 per month for first 2 years + HRA	No income limit
CM’s Jibon Anuprerana Scheme	Expected: Dec	One-time financial assistance of ₹50,000.	No specific income limit.