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Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Fellowship
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Benefits
Duration
HRA
Contingency Expenditure
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Upgradation of Fellowship from JRF to SRF
Mode and Cycle of Payment
Eligibility
- 1st Rank Holders in any recognized University and academic Institutions (Excluding Autonomous Colleges) in India in Post-Graduate (PG) level examination in Basic/Applied Sciences including Engineering, Pharmacy, Agricultural Sciences, and Veterinary Sciences.
- 1st Rank Holders at the Graduate/Post-graduate Level Examination in Medicine only conducted by a University/ Institution in India.
- 1st Rank should be obtained in university in basic/applied science subject course/program having a batch size of a minimum of 07 students with a minimum aggregate of 70% marks (or CGPA equivalent) for the entire course/ program.
- INSPIRE Scholars who have secured a minimum of 70% marks (or CGPA equivalent) in aggregate at M.Sc. integrated M.S. / M.Sc.
Post-Selection Eligibility Criteria for Continuation of the Fellowship
- Keep DST updated regarding the Research progress made during fellowship tenure.
- INSPIRE Fellow shall not take any paid or unpaid assignment other than related to his/her approved research program. However, if required, the fellow may assist the host institute in its academic activities as per Ph.D. program guidelines governed by the Host Institution, provided such assignments shall not hamper the progress of the research work of the fellow.
- Once the INSPIRE Fellow joins the Fellowship, he/she shall complete the research work within the 5 years tenure of the fellowship to achieve the approved objectives of the research problem.
- The INSPIRE Fellow must acknowledge the support provided by DST in all the publication(s)/patent(s) and Ph.D. Thesis.
- Soft copy of the Ph.D. thesis published research papers and patent details if any shall be submitted in a USB storage device to the INSPIRE Programme Division of DST by speed post.
- DST needs to be informed about any disciplinary action taken by the University against INSPIRE Fellow.
Exclusions
- Students who are 1st Rank Holders in College including Autonomous College Examination, and
- Students who have obtained degree(s) through Distance Education Mode, and
- Students who are 1st Rank Holder in any specialization at M.Sc. 2nd year/last year.
- Students who are availing multiple (more than one) fellowships concurrently from different sources.
Termination or Discontinuation of INSPIRE Fellowship
- Non-acceptance of Final Offer within 30 days from the date of issue of Final Offer.
- Upon successful completion of Ph.D. viva-voce or 5 years of INSPIRE Fellowship tenure, whichever is earlier;
- Resignation from the Fellowship before awarding a Ph.D. degree based on the Research Supervisor’s recommendation and upon acceptance of resignation by DST as per the terms and conditions detailed in point 7 above.
- Change of host institution without prior approval of DST.
- In case, INSPIRE Fellow is found ineligible at any stage including submission of incorrect information / document(s) / application, any unintentional computer error or printer’s devil, etc.
- In case of termination of fellowship on the unethical ground(s) INSPIRE Fellow is liable to refund the completely released INSPIRE Fellowship grant along with interest.
Application Process
Call for INSPIRE Fellowship Applications
Check Application Status
- One can view the status of the application by entering the Application Reference Number in the portal.
- All applicants selected for the INSPIRE Fellowship shall be informed by an Email notification sent to the registered Email ID.
- Two-tier selection process i.e. screening of eligible applications by an Internal Committee, followed by final selection through an Expert Committee. However, the selection process will be expected to complete within 6 months from the last date of submission of the application/requisite documents.
- The result (provisional/final offer/Rejection) of the selection process will be communicated to individually selected candidates through an online web portal (www.online-inspire.gov.in) only. The result shall be uploaded on the respective applicant’s INSPIRE web-portal account only.
Documents Required
- Passport size photograph
- Xth Class certificate
- Mark sheets for provided educational qualifications (12th Std., UG & PG Program)
- First Rank Certificate for applicants who are not INSPIRE Scholars
- Appointment letter (if employed)
- The curriculum vitae of the supervisor
- Ph.D. Admission Letter (By which Host Institute administration confirmed your Ph.D. admission)
- Fee Receipt
- Endorsement Letter
- Detail Write up of research to be done
- The curriculum vitae of the three supervisors.
For Change of Host Institution
- No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the respective Host Institutes and Research Supervisors.
- Detailed Justifications for Change/transfer of Host Institute for implementation of Fellowship.
- Ph.D. Research area with an up-to-date Technical Progress Report.
- CV of the Research Supervisor at the new Host Institute.
- Upto date Financial Statement of Expenditure from the initial Host Institute (in case the fellowship grant has been released to the initial host Institute of the INSPIRE Fellow).
After availing of the Research Internship
- Internship Report.
- Joining Report.
For Fellowship release in the subsequent years
- Financial year-wise Statement of Expenditure
- Utilization Certificate
Completion of Fellowship Tenure or Award of Ph.D. Degree
- A copy of the Ph.D. degree certificate
- Ph.D. completion/discontinuation report
- Statement of Expenditure (SE) and Utilization certificate(UC) of complete fellowship duration
- Unspent balance receipt if any (unspent balance and other earnings against the released grant (if any), shall be remitted to the Consolidated Fund of India (through Non-Tax Receipt Portal (NTRP) i.e., www.bharatkosh.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is INSPIRE Fellowship?
When can we apply for INSPIRE Fellowship?
How should I apply for INSPIRE Fellowship?
Is It Mandatory To Produce The Rank Certificate In The INSPIRE Fellowship Format Or We Can Submit What We Have Received From The Institution?
What is the tenure of this Fellowship?
What Would Be Our Designation After Selection Under INSPIRE Fellowship?
What is the amount of Fellowship?
What are the norms for Contingency Expenditure?
What is PFMS?
Is It Mandatory That Host Institute Should Be Registered Under PFMS For Receiving The Fellowship Grant?
I Am Already Receiving Another Fellowship What Should I Do To Switching Over To INSPIRE Fellowship?
I Have To Attend An International Conference, Would INSPIRE Fellowship Pay To And Fro Journey Fare Charges?
What Should Be Done For Getting The Next Installment Of My Fellowship?
What are things to be remembered while preparing the correct and acceptable SE, UC and claim bill?
How Much Time Will Be Taken After Uploading SE, UC, And Claim Bill For Processing?
When Will I Be Eligible For The Upgradation Of My Fellowship From JRF To SRF?
I am INSPIRE Fellow, I got a government job. Can I join my job and hold my INSPIRE fellowship for some period? I want to join INSPIRE Fellowship again after completing my probation period of job, with permission from Employer?
I Have To Wait For My Bank Details To Be Approved Before Submitting My Joining-Cum- Acceptance Documents.
I was awarded final offer of INSPIRE Fellowship. I had to upload bank details then Joining- cum-acceptance (JCA) within one month of Fellowship Final offer. I could not do it within validity?
My provisional offer validity is now over. I could not upload my Ph.D. admission documentsin online portal?
I had filled my Bank details after receiving Final offer and waiting for its approval. How wouldI know that my documents are approved?
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