INSPIRE Fellowship Program – Eligibility Requirements and Selection Procedure

INSPIRE fellowship program is the most sought after for the students who wish to enter into science career. The fellowship scheme is intended to encourage the student to take up career in scientific research.

INSPIRE Scheme
Inspire Scheme is the best for aspiring researchers and scientists in basic sciences. The program aims at encouraging student to pursue science research in important fields of science.

Students often confused a lot regarding eligibility requirements for INSPIRE fellowship program. Here we are giving complete details of the eligibility requirements for this program.

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Following categories of students are eligible:

1) INSPIRE Scholar having secured minimum 65 percent marks in aggregate or equivalent CGPA at M.Sc or Integrated MS / MSc program of any recognised university / institution.

2) 1st rank holders at University Level Examination are only eligible. Autonomous College Level examinations are not considered. The 1st rank should be of overall full time post graduate program in disciplines such as science, engineering /technology / agriculture / pharmacy / other applied science streams and also undergraduate studies in Medicine i.e. MBBS.

It should be noted that the toppers in any subject specialization in Post graduation 2nd year course only are not eligible. Most importantly, just having the eligibility for the INSPIRE Fellowship will not guarantee the selection for fellowship. The Expert Committee will select the candidates based on the research proposal by the fellow.

INSPIRE Fellowship Programme 2013 for Science and Engineering

National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS), New Delhi, Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology (DST) is offering Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) Fellowship programmes for Eligible candidates. The selection will be based on merit in academic records.

Total number of Scholarships : 1000.
Duration of Scholarship : Five years.
Eligibility : M.Sc / 5 years Integrated MS / M.Sc with minimum 65 percent marks. Candidate with Post Graduation Degree in any subject of Basic Applied Science / Engineering Science / Medical Science / Pharmaceutical Science/ Agricultural Science / Veterinary Science with minimum first class marks can also eligible to apply. Must qualified in NET exam.

Candidates are required to apply online through website : www.inspire-dst.gov. in or off-line. The completed application form along with relevant supporting documents should reach the Director, National Institute of Science, Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS), Dr K S Krishnan Marg, New Delhi – 110012.

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