Ramanujan Fellowship
The Ramanujan Fellowship supports Indian scientists and engineers abroad to conduct research in India.
Benefits
Fellows receive a monthly stipend of ₹135,000, along with an annual research grant of ₹7 lakh and ₹60,000 for overhead costs.
Who can apply
- Age up to 40
- For: scientist, engineer
- not income tax payer
- no government employee in family
- no family member in government service
- poor household
Eligible candidates include Indian scientists and engineers under 40 years of age who are currently working abroad. Applicants must not be income tax payers, have no family members in government service, and should come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online through the SERB portal after securing a host institution in India.
- Register on the SERB online portal at www.serbonline.in.
- Complete the Profile Details section with required information.
- Select the Ramanujan Fellowship scheme and fill out the nomination form.
- Upload a research proposal outline in a single PDF file (max 5 pages).
- Send the completed form to the nominator for submission.
- The nominator submits the nomination to SERB or returns it for revisions.
- Await confirmation of successful submission from SERB.
Documents required
- Passport-size Photograph
- Proof of age
- Details of Education Qualifications
- Details of Awards/Honors (If any)
- Details of Publication
- Details of the Patent filed, granted or commercialized
- Nomination Letter (On letter head, duly signed and stamped)
- CV of Nominee
- Plagiarism undertaking
- Any other document, as required
Frequently asked questions
Is the grant received under the Ramanujan Fellowship taxable?
Yes, the grant is subject to income tax as per applicable regulations.
What qualifications are required to apply for the fellowship?
Applicants must possess a higher degree such as a Ph.D. in Science/Engineering or equivalent, along with relevant professional experience.
Can I apply if I have a permanent position in India?
No, candidates holding any permanent, tenure track, or contractual position in India are ineligible for the fellowship.
What documents are needed for the application?
Required documents include a passport-size photograph, proof of age, educational qualifications, publication details, and a nomination letter, among others.
How long is the duration of the fellowship?
The fellowship is granted for a period of five years and is not extendable.
Can nominations from Ph.D. guides be considered?
No, nominations from the candidate's Ph.D. guides or from the same institution where the Ph.D. was obtained are not accepted.
Source: myScheme (myscheme.gov.in) archived page via gov_myscheme dataset. Facts last verified on 2026-06-07.