Last date
10/02/2026
Reward
1,500,000
Qualification
Science, Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
J C BOSE NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
The JC Bose fellowship is awarded to active scientists in recognition for their outstanding performance. The fellowship is scientist-specific and very selective. 1. The duration of the fellowship will be initially for five years. In case, the fellow superannuates during the term of the fellowship, the fellowship can be continued if a host institution is willing to host the fellowship. 2. The tenure of the fellowship may be extended for a subsequent term of 5 years based on rigorous assessment of research performance during the tenure of the fellowship. A minimum of 25% of the applicants seeking extension will not be granted extension. 3. The fellowship can be availed up to 68 years of age. Item Description Name J C BOSE NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP Provided By Science and Engineering Research Board (Government of India) Purpose Awarded To Active Scientists In Recognition For Their Outstanding Performance
- Region
- All India
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Science, Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 10/02/2026 The last date to apply for this fellowship is February 10, 2026.
Eligibility
- Should be an active scientist with a record of outstanding performance apparent from the award of SS Bhatnagar prize and/or fellowship of science academies (including engineering, agriculture and medicine).
- The scientist should be in service at the time of nomination to this fellowship.
- The nominee should be an Indian national working in institutions/Universities in India.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 1,500,000
- The fellowship amount is Rs. 25,000 per month in addition to regular income.
- Research grant of Rs. 15.00 lakh per annum.
- Overhead of Rs.1.00 lakh per annum to the host institute. No. of fellowships is subject to availability, please visit official website.
Application
No Information Available. For successful online submission of the application the following points may be noted:
- Nominator should first register into the online website.
- After log-in, go to Menu -> Proposal Submission -> Form Submission.
- Some of the details of Nominee like Name, email, contact details, area of specialization, educational qualifications, employment details & research experience etc. have to be entered at the time of submission.
- Research Contribution in Last 5 years of the Nominee has to be uploaded in single PDF file not more than 10 MB. For more detail Click here.
Selection process
Selection of JC Bose Fellows will be made periodically (normally twice a year) by a Search-cum-Selection Committee specially constituted for the purpose, as per the broad guidelines of the fellowship scheme. Other Info Renewal and extension of the fellowship
- The fellowship can be renewed for a period of 5 years after rigorous assessment of research performance of the fellow during the tenure of the fellowship. The fellows will be required to submit a document highlighting the research work done during the previous 5 years, with complete list of publications/patents, and research personnel trained during the tenure of the fellowship. The criteria for renewal will be based on research performance. Any other accomplishment such as occupying leadership position will not be counted as factors.
- Minimum exit of 25% of the fellows will be enforced while giving the extension of the fellowship.
Contact
Dr. Jacob V.V. Science and Engineering Research Board 3rd & 4th Floor, Block II, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110016 Tel: +91-11-26552216 Email: anrf-fellowships@anrf.gov.in Program Coordinator: Dr. Shashi Bhushan Pandey, Scientist 'G' For more information: Click here Apply Now https://www.serbonline.in