Top Government Fellowship Programs for PhD Students in India 2026 | Stipend Up to ₹1 Lakh
Get monthly stipends ranging from ₹37,000 to ₹1 lakh.
Government fellowships support research and higher education.
PMRF offers up to ₹80,000 per month plus research grants.
PMRF scholars can receive up to ₹10 lakh for research.
UGC-NET and CSIR-NET JRF fund research in multiple disciplines.
JRF scholars are upgraded to SRF during their PhD journey.
DST INSPIRE Fellowship supports talented science researchers.
AICTE Doctoral Fellowship offers ₹37,000–₹42,000 monthly.
Industry-linked PM Fellowship can provide up to ₹1 lakh per month.
Special fellowships support SC, ST, OBC, and women researchers.
Choose the right fellowship and focus on your research goals.
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