Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships In Sciences
✓ Information verified — April 2026Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships in Sciences is a scheme run by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Ministry of Education. It provides fellowship opportunities for scientists who have completed their PhD and wish to pursue advanced research in India. The scheme operates with flexible timelines, fast-track processing, and online application handling to support talented researchers in furthering their scientific careers.
What You Get
- Monthly fellowship amount to support living expenses during research period
- Opportunity to conduct advanced research in scientific fields
- Fast-track and online application processing
- Flexible research program duration
- Access to research facilities at host institutions
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–35 years
- Must hold a PhD degree in Science or related field
- Indian citizen or person of Indian origin
- Should be willing to pursue research in India
- Age and work experience criteria as specified by UGC
- No upper age limit for scientists with career break
Documents Needed
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- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. PhD Certificate
- 3. Valid ID Proof
- 4. Bank Account Details
- 5. Academic Credentials
- 6. Research Proposal
- 7. CV/Resume
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry of Education
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–35 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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