ICMR- Post Doctoral Fellowship (ICMR-PDF) Scheme is being instituted to foster high-quality research opportunities for promising fresh Ph.D./MD/MS holders in the areas of basic science, communicable and non-communicable diseases, & reproductive health including nutrition at ICMR Institutes/Centers.
This scheme has been initiated keeping in view social background of candidates from the deprived section of society and to provide them an opportunity to undertake advanced studies and research in Science, Engineering & Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in Indian Universities/Institutions.
The “National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)” was launched by the Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India to identify motivated young researchers and provide them support for doing research in frontier areas of science and engineering.
Young researchers with Ph.D. in relevant areas of Biotechnology are promoted for independent research mentored by eminent scientists/faculty in reputed institutions by providing fellowship.
Dr. D.S. Kothari Post Doctoral Fellowships in Sciences was introduced by the UGC. In addition to the existing RA/PDF positions provided by various funding agencies, a need was felt for a PDF scheme running in a flexible mode, with fast track, online handling, and decision-making.
The Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS) program is an initiative by the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) to honor the legacy of Prof. Vikram Sarabhai by supporting young doctorates to pursue groundbreaking research in fundamental science with societal impact.
KSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellowships will be provided to those who possess Ph.D. in science and engineering with high quality research publications in SCI journals. The program aims to encourage Ph.D. holders to pursue further research and to develop career as scientist.
The “Back-to-Lab” programme of Women Scientists Division offers Research and Post-Doctoral Fellowship to women who have break in their career, to facilitate their re-entry in science research.