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Ramanujan Fellowship 2025

Rs 1.35 lakh a month plus a Rs 7 lakh yearly research grant — for brilliant Indian-origin scientists abroad returning to India.

67 days to go Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By Anusandhan National Research Foundation
Award
Rs 1.35 lakh / month+ Rs 7L/yr research grant
Who can apply
Indian-origin scientists abroadBelow 40; nomination-based
Duration
5 yearsNon-extendable
Deadline
31 Dec 2026Nominations via ANRF portal
Host
Any Indian institutionNot the PhD institution

About the fellowship

The Ramanujan Fellowship 2025, from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India, is a prestigious, scientist-specific fellowship meant to attract brilliant Indian and Indian-origin scientists and engineers working abroad to return to India for cutting-edge research. Fellows can work at any scientific institution or university in India and remain eligible for regular extramural research grants. It is highly selective and aimed at reversing brain drain.

Eligibility

  • Indian citizen or person of Indian origin, working abroad at the time of nomination.
  • Below 40 years of age.
  • Higher degree or equivalent: PhD in Science or Engineering, Master's in Engineering/Technology, or MD in Medicine — with adequate professional experience and a proven, outstanding research track record (publications and recognition).
  • Not holding any permanent, tenure-track or contractual position in any Indian institute/university.
  • Must be nominated and hosted by an eligible Indian institution — the host cannot be the institute where the nominee earned the PhD, and PhD guides cannot nominate.

Benefits

  • Consolidated fellowship of Rs 1,35,000 per month (inclusive of HRA).
  • Research grant of Rs 7,00,000 per year (consumables, travel, research personnel, contingencies).
  • Rs 60,000 per year as overhead charges to the host institution.
  • Five years, non-extendable.
  • Eligible for regular extramural research grants from S&T agencies of the Government of India.

Documents required

  1. Nomination letter (on official letterhead, duly signed and stamped)
  2. Curriculum Vitae of the nominee
  3. Research proposal in the prescribed format
  4. Plagiarism undertaking (as per prescribed format)

How to apply

  1. Register on the ANRF online portalanrfonline.in — complete your profile.
  2. Select "Ramanujan Fellowship"Fill the nomination form and upload the research proposal.
  3. Submit to your nominatorThe nominator reviews and forwards the nomination to ANRF. This is a nomination-based fellowship — you cannot apply directly without a nominator.
Nomination, not application: you need an eligible Indian institution to nominate and host you. Start the conversation with your prospective host department well before the deadline.

FAQs

How much is the fellowship?

Rs 1,35,000/month consolidated (including HRA), plus Rs 7 lakh/year research grant and Rs 60,000/year institutional overhead — for 5 years.

Who can be nominated?

Indian/Indian-origin scientists and engineers working abroad, below 40, with an outstanding research record, holding no position in India.

Can I apply directly?

No — nominations go through the ANRF portal via an eligible nominating institution.

How long does it last?

Five years, non-extendable.

Verified 16 Oct 2026 via the B4S 2025 listing (31 Dec 2026; Rs 1,35,000/month incl. HRA; Rs 7L/yr grant; Rs 60K overhead; below 40; abroad; nomination-based) and the India Science & Technology (ISTI) portal (same amounts; 5 years; 31 Dec 2026 last date).

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