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Call for Application

The Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research

Apply online at www.pmrfdr.ficci.in

The Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research is the highest paid fellowship available to a PhD candidate offered by Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and implemented by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI). The objective is to work towards the advancement of university research engagements in line with industry requirement. The academia plays a pivotal role in nurturing high-quality talent and skills and promoting research and innovation in the country. The scheme encourages PhD scholars to pursue their research in “focus areas” identified by industries.

Eligibility

Indian National
Full time PhD registered with any academic or research institution offering PhD degree
Apply within 14 months of PhD admission/registration whichever date is earlier
Complete all required academic qualification in past
Have an industry partner to sponsor 50% of the fellowship (Rs.5 lakhs per annum approx.)

Selection Process

Award of ANRF’s Prime Minister’s Fellowship for Doctoral Research is done following a rigorous selection process

Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)

IP ownership is decided by partnering academic institution, PhD scholar and the sponsoring industry. ANRF & FICCI will hold no right on IP (if any) generated out of the PhD research.

Monitoring Mechanism

Scholars undergo periodic review on progress of their research work and achievement of milestones.

Application Process

Apply online at www.pmrfdr.ficci.in

For any query, please write us at vishal...@ficci.com & himansh...@ficci.com

PMRFDR

FICCI

Industry's Voice for Policy Change

Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi 110 001

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Ajit K. Chaturvedi