Last date
30/04/2026
Reward
42,000
Qualification
Other
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
PHYSICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY (PRL) JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (JRF)
Applications are invited from highly motivated candidates for selection as Junior Research Fellows (JRF) in the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL). JRFs at PRL will be encouraged to register for a PhD degree at an Institute/University with which PRL has an MoU. PRL's research fellows will adhere to the norms of the registering Institute/University as agreed upon in the MoU. Particulars Description Name Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Provided by Physical Research Laboratory Purpose Higher Studies No. of Scholarships 02
- Region
- Gujarat
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 30/04/2026 The last date to apply for this fellowship is April 30, 2026.
Eligibility
Eligibility criteria for applying to the JRF Program:
- Master's degree in Science or Engineering with at least a first-class (60%) or equivalent grades at Master's levels.
- Candidates expecting their Master's degree are eligible to apply, subject to having secured at least a first-class (60%) or equivalent grade(s) up to the last semester. Nationality:
- The candidate must be an Indian Citizen.
- Age Limit: 28 years as of the last date of the application.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 42,000
- For Junior Research Fellows (JRF): Rs. 37,000/- pm and for Senior Research Fellows (SRF): Rs. 42,000/- pm.
- On the completion of two years, the JRFs will be reviewed, and based on the recommendations of the review committee and the approval of the Director, PRL the JRF may be awarded the position of SRF with an enhanced fellowship as per rules. Performance of the Research Fellows shall be reviewed on a yearly basis for continuation of fellowship. No. Of Fellowship: 02
Application
No Information Available. Candidate can apply online: https://www.prl.res.in/OPAR
- Candidates interested in applying to the PRL's JRF program must complete the submission of the online application form.
- A valid e-mail ID and Mobile Number are mandatory for registration. E-mail ID should be kept active until the end of the admission process. The status of successful registration will be sent to the registered e-mail ID.
- PRL will not be responsible for any consequences arising from incorrect/incomplete Information furnished and/or failing to provide the required information on time. Successful submission of the application form online does not guarantee a call for an interview.
- The candidate's interview will be based on the academic qualification(s) and basic knowledge in physics, mathematics, & chemistry and not on research interest opted to pursue research in PRL.
- Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date and not wait until the last date to avoid possible hindrances, such as internet connection issues, local server(s), and power failures.
Selection process
The candidate's interview will be based on the academic qualification(s) and basic knowledge in physics, mathematics, & chemistry and not on research interest opted to pursue research in PRL. Other Info Applications for Junior Research Fellowships (JRFs) at the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) are invited from highly motivated and dynamic candidates to pursue research in any of the following science domains:
- JRFs at PRL will be encouraged to register for a Ph.D. degree at an Institute/University with which PRL has an MoU. PRL's research fellows will adhere to the norms of the registering Institute/University as agreed upon in the MoU.
- The candidates selected as JRFs will be joining PRL in July.
Contact
Physical Research Laboratory Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Phone: +91-79-26314 000, 2630 2129. Fax: +91-79-2631 4900 Email: info@prl.res.in. Apply Now https://www.prl.res.in/
