Notification for INSPIRE fellowships for 2012 will be announced by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. INSPIRE is meant for Innovation in Scientific Pursuit for Inspired Research. This is a prestigious fellowship program initiated by Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India. These fellowships will be awarded for top / first rank holders in Post Graduation and those who are very much interested in pursuing Doctoral Program (Ph.D.) with fellowship in Science and Technology. The basic purpose of the fellowship scheme is to encourage young students to go for research in science education. Fellowship amount under INSPIRE scheme is equivalent to NET qualified candidates.
INSPIRE fellowships are offered in the disciplines of 1. Life Sciences 2. Chemical Sciences 3. Physical Sciences 4. Engineering Sciences 5. Earth and Atmospheric Sciences 6. Mathematics and Statistics 7. Medical Sciences 8. Pharmaceutical Sciences 9. Veterinary Sciences and 10. Agricultural Sciences
Eligibility: Applicants should have secured first rank in the Post Graduate Degree in any of the Basic and Natural Sciences. Candidates with degree in Engineering Sciences / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Agricultural Sciences / Medical Sciences / Veterinary Sciences are also eligible. Selection will be based on merit in the qualifying examination. Selected candidates will be awarded research grants for five years to pursue research leading to Ph.D. Degree in any reputed institute. Applicants must have completed their qualifying examination after 2008. There are several other Government Scholarships available for those interested in science research.
Application Procedure for INSPIRE: Interested candidates can obtain application format on DST website www.inspire-dst.gov.in. Address to send filled in applications: Head, INSPIRE Program, Department of Science & Technology, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi – 110 016. Candidates need higher cut offs in class 12 for UG scholarships.
Apart from these, INSPIRE Awards and Internships also offered to the students from Tenth class to Graduates and Post Graduates. Internship camps will be conducted for tenth passed candidates across the country and will be paid Rs. 5000 as an award. About 10000 students of Bachelors Degree and PG courses also will receive Scholarships of Rs. 80000 per year. They must be between 17-22 years of age. Another innovative scheme of of the DST is INSPIRE Faculty Awards Scheme.
Last date for receipt of completed applications along with required documents for all types of INSPIRE awards, fellowships and scholarships: March 2012 (Tentative). Details of application procedure, previous papers if any and selection procedure can be obtained from www.inspire-dst.gov.in .
hii dere,
Well I have completed my M.Tech Biotechnology from Integral university in 2012 and I am the topper of the univ. Can anyone tell me that Whether i can apply right now or in the 2013 . As 4 days back the result was declared and i do not have any certifications and convocation will be held in november 2012.SO when can I apply for INSPIRE fellowship ?…Please reply anyone who are into INSPIRE…thankss
Sir,
Myself Koushik Roy, I have applied for the INSPIRE Fellowship Scheme 2012-13 for Degree with all the necessary documents. I passed my M.Sc.(Ag) from Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidwalaya in september, 2011. I was the topper of the Agronomy department in that session (2009 to 2011). Now I am pursuing my phd from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya. and my field work is already started and the crop is now on my field.
Today one letter (Dated 15/6/2012) reached my home from DST, stating my Rank certificate is improper. Though the 1st rank certificate of me was issued by the Dean faculty of Agriculture of the university (Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidwalaya).
sir, now I am totally confused, puzzled. Now I am far from my home and my previous university …..
Sir please give me some suggestion…..
sir,
i received the letter from dst to send the documents within 15 days and i ve sent it. i would like to know when the funds will be released for the selected candidates.. awaiting your reply..
thanking you,
regards,
vardhana.
What are the documents needed to be submitted within 15 days?Please reply
Respected sir,
I am pursuing degree course with physics as major from Cotton College , Guwahati and have just given the second semester exam this June. As per the last performance, I secured aGPA of 10 point in the 1st semester.sir,i did send the online application for INSPIRE scholarship the last april 25th, (Application NUMBER online/IV23/195616 ) and also the hard copy with all the requirements. i would like to know if my application is to your hand OR whether I need to send the same proceedings once again in another application form. Awaiting your reply..
i have secured highest marks in PG mathematics in 2010 from Kumaun University Nainital. now i got selected in Ph.D programme in G.B Pant University of Technology and Agriculture. next month I will get admission. Sir/Madam please tell me how can i apply for DST fellowship this year.
Dear Seema,
Please make confirm that year of passing your master degree because, those who have completed their degree during January – December 2011 are only eligible for inspire fellowship.
sir/madam, i have completed my graduation by this year(2012) in home science(major) securing 1st class froom science stream. now i am going to pursue MSc. am i elligible for this fellowship?
sir i have completed my M.sc last year and i m planning to join Ph.D programme from this july .so please tell me what is the scope for me for any inspire scholarship.As i was only student of my batch.
Thanks
Hi,
I have applied to DST INSPIRE in March 2012 and also I am a topper in Gujarat University with M.Sc. Electronics (84%). But still i am not short listed for the fellowship. I tried to contact them so many times but they are not responding. Please help me regarding my application.
I got provisionally selected for the INSPIRE fellowship. Thanks a lot
Sir,
I would like to know that i am the topper in the department of pharmacognosy of my university (83%) marks
Am i eligible for inspire scholarship.
Yes, certainly you are eligible.
DST sent a letter to me dated on 24.05.2012, and letter was delivered on 7th june and it was mention that, “the documents to be sent with in 15 days”…. what it mean..? is it date of delivering letter or noticed date…….?
Reply
dear sir,
i am selected in 2012-1013 provisional list. sir i want to know that, if i will not registered in any university till 30 june 2013.then i will apply for same or not, i am so confused . please tell me
i am waiting for your answer .
Dear Monika,
You have to get admission into PhD program within 30th June 2013 ; otherwise this offer will be forfeited after June 30, 2013 automatically. Please make note that you cant apply for next 2013 INSPIRE fellowship. So dont waste this oppertunity, please get into PhD admission as early as possible.