Last date
14/02/2026
Reward
271,057
Qualification
Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
CSIR - RAMAN RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
CSIR – ISTAD invites nominations for the award of Raman Research Fellowships. The Raman Research Fellowship is granted to the CSIR Scientists / Technologists for carrying out research in the emerging/high priority areas. It is tenable at foreign institutions / R&D Centres of excellence. The entire cost is met by CSIR HQs. The Fellowship is granted to the CSIR Scientists for carrying out research in the emerging/high priority areas in reputed foreign institutions/R&D Centres of Excellence to enhance their R&D skills/capability. The Fellowship is tenable abroad at CSIR cost. Fellowship tenure Two to Six Months (in one spell only). ITEM DESCRIPTION Name CSIR - RAMAN RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS Provided by Counsil of Scientific and Indrustrial Research Purpose The Raman Research Fellowship is granted to the CSIR Scientists / Technologists for carrying out research in the emerging/high priority areas
- Region
- Delhi
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 14/02/2026 The last date to apply for this fellowship is February 14, 2026.
Eligibility
Regular Scientists of CSIR with high academic qualifications (Post graduate in Engineering and PhD in Natural Science / Technology/ Engineering) and research experience, presently working in high priority areas, (FTT / Mission mode projects / NIMITLI projects / major programs of Institute) who have completed minimum 5 years of service in CSIR on the last date for receipt of the applications. The applicant must have made a commendable contribution to research/innovation in the proposed area, which should be of an international level. Fellowship should not be sought for training or to carry out tests, etc. using facilities in the host institute. The RRF must be sought to further enhance the skills/capability and fill in technological gaps. The candidate should not be more than 45 years of age.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 271,057
- International airfare to & fro by cheapest Economy class.
- Fellowship @ US $ 2500/- per month.
- US$1000/- lump sum towards contingency and preparatory expenses.
- US$1000/ Supplementary grant for participation in Conferences/visiting institutions of excellence in the country of placement. Number of Fellowship is the subject to availability, for more please visit official website.
Application
No information available. For further details, please check- https://www.csir.res.in/sites/default/files/RRF-Form-2020-21.pdf
Selection process
Through interview by a duly constituted Selection Committee to be constituted by the DG CSIR. The candidate must furnish at the time of interview, letter of acceptance from the host-institution duly approved by the Director of the Institutes indicating the specific study work to be carried out abroad. The candidate can make PowerPoint presentation (upto 5 slides) for 7 minutes, the first four minutes for the present research activities and the remaining 3 minutes for the proposed research work. Other Info Area Applied research topics in the high priority technology areas of the Laboratory/CSIR and also any specific area under Basic Science of relevance and immediate importance. Terms During the Fellowship period the Scientist will be called "Raman Research Fellow". The Fellow will be sent abroad on deputation terms.
Contact
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg New Delhi – 110001 Phone Reception: +91-11-23737889 For more information: Click here Apply Now https://www.csir.res.in