Last date
14/05/2026
Reward
1,000,000
Qualification
Science, Engineering
Post
Higher studies
General information
Scholarship name
PRIME MINISTER’S RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (PMRF)
The Prime Minister’s Research Fellows (PMRF) Scheme has been designed for improving the quality of research in various higher educational institutions in the country. With attractive fellowships, the scheme seeks to attract the best talent into research thereby realizing the vision of development through innovation. The scheme was announced in the Budget. The institutes which can offer PMRF include all the IITs, all the IISERs, the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and some of the top Central Universities/NITs. Particulars Description Name Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) Provided by Ministry of Human Resource Development Purpose Higher Studies
- Region
- Karnataka, Telangana
- Scholarship type
- Government
- Fields
- Science, Engineering
- For
- Higher studies
Key dates
Last date to apply: 14/05/2026 The last date to apply for this fellowship is May 14, 2026.
Eligibility
To apply for PMRF through this channel, the candidate must satisfy all of the following criteria:
- In the preceding three years, the candidate should have either: (i) completed or be pursuing the final year of Bachelors or Masters degree in Science and Technology streams from any of the Institute/University recognized in India with CGPA of 8.0 or above and GATE score of 650 or above in the relevant subject (the GATE criteria is waived if the qualifying degree is from one of the centrally funded technical institutes), or, (ii) qualified GATE and completed or be pursuing M.Tech./MS by research at one of the PMRF Granting Institutes having a minimum CGPA of 8.0 or above at the end of the first semester with a minimum of four courses.
- The PMRF granting institute, which has admitted the student in the Ph.D. program through the regular selection process (interview), makes a strong recommendation for the award of PMRF in view of his/her merit. The metrics on which the candidates will be judged will include (but not restricted to): research exposure, publications, performance in international academic competitions, grades, and recommendation letters.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 1,000,000 Apart from this, each Fellow would be eligible for a research grant of Rs. 2 Lakhs per year (total of Rs 10 Lakhs for five years). 1.5% of available Student of PhD Session.
Application
No Information Available.
- Please visit the official website first.
- Read the instructions carefully, before applying,
- Ready your ID Card, Certificates, Sign, and Photo while applying.
- Do not forget to bring your application printout.
Selection process
- First All the application form will be evaluated.
- After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the scholarship.
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities. Other Info
- The tenure of fellowship will be till the end of the 4th year of PhD for students from integrated courses and till the end of the 5th year of PhD for B.Tech. (or equivalent) students. For students selected through the lateral entry channel, the PMRF scholarship and obligations will continue only for the remainder of the student’s stay in the doctoral program. No retrospective payment will be made.
- Industry participation in the PMRF program would be explored through CSR funding or otherwise to enable industry to sponsor Fellows.
Contact
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, IIT P.O., Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India - 600036. Phone No: 044-22578079 Email: pmrfsupport@smail.iitm.ac.in nccconvener@smail.iitm.ac.in Apply Now https://www.pmrf.in/