Scholarship
PRL's Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS)(PRLVISHWAS)
Overview
About PRLVISHWAS
The Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS) is run by the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), a unit of the Department of Space, and is named to honour the legacy of Prof. Vikram Sarabhai. It supports young doctorates who want to carry out independent research in fundamental science with societal relevance.
The fellowship is a cash award: fellows receive a monthly amount along with House Rent Allowance and other benefits as per PRL and Department of Space rules. It runs for up to two years, with renewal after an annual performance review and the possibility of a further one-year extension where justified. Research is carried out within PRL's areas of work, which span astronomy and astrophysics, atomic, molecular and optical physics, geosciences, planetary sciences, space and atmospheric sciences, and theoretical physics.
It is aimed at Indian nationals who have recently completed a PhD and have a strong research record. Applicants submit a research proposal, and shortlisting is based on academic credentials, the proposal itself, and recommendations from reviewers. Exact age, degree-recency and academic thresholds apply, so read the eligibility conditions before you apply.
Sources: Physical Research Laboratory (Department of Space) – VISHWAS Fellowship · myScheme – PRL's Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS)
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry Of Science And Technology
Central Government
Department of Space
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Centrally Sponsored Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
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Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant should be an Indian national. | |
| PhD should have been awarded within the last four years (from the application deadline). | |
| The applicant's age should be 35 years or below on the last date of application. | |
| The applicant should have a first-class academic record throughout their academic career. | |
| The applicant should submit a strong research proposal aligned with PRL’s research areas. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- Number of VISHWAS Fellowships: 3- Scholarship Amount: Scholars receive ₹1,00,000/- per month with HRA and other facilities as per PRL/DOS rules.- Duration: Maximum of 2 years (subject to successful annual reviews). It may be extended for 1 additional year based on justification and approval.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
PRLVISHWAS – FAQ
Disclaimer
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