PRL's Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS)
✓ Information verified — April 2026VISHWAS is a postdoctoral fellowship program run by the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) under the Ministry of Science and Technology. It honors the legacy of Prof. Vikram Sarabhai by supporting young researchers with doctoral degrees to conduct cutting-edge research in fundamental science. The program aims to develop research that has real-world benefits for society.
What You Get
- Financial support to pursue postdoctoral research
- Opportunity to work on fundamental science projects
- Access to PRL's research facilities and infrastructure
- Mentorship from established scientists
- Career development in scientific research
Who Can Apply
- Age: 20–35 years
- Must hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in science or related field
- Open to Indian and foreign nationals
- No specific age limit mentioned in scheme guidelines
- Should have completed PhD recently
- Research proposal should align with fundamental science objectives
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. PhD Degree Certificate
- 2. Academic Transcripts
- 3. Aadhaar Card or Passport
- 4. Research Proposal
- 5. Recommendation Letters
- 6. Bank Account Details
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 Science And Technology
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 20–35 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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