Senior Fellowships for Researchers in India

What's included


The fellowship is for five years, and provides:


  • Personal support for the fellow.
  • Essential costs of the research programme, including consumables, equipment, collaborative travel, research assistance and technical support if appropriate
  • Overheads, a flexible funding allowance and support to attend scientific meetings, in addition to requested essential costs.

The total award for a Senior Fellowship typically amounts to INR 4.5 Crores. This includes the costs requested by the applicant as well as the set contributions by the India Alliance. For further details, see costing policies. Costs requested by the applicant must commensurate with their research proposal and should be fully justified in the full application. Inadequate justifications may result in costs being revised.