PRL’s Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS)
The Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS) program is an initiative by the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) to honor the legacy of Prof. Vikram Sarabhai by supporting young doctorates to pursue groundbreaking research in fundamental science with societal impact.
About This Scheme
The Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS) launched by the Department of Space, Ministry of Science and Technology is aimed at providing financial support to highly motivated young PhD holders to conduct advanced research in fundamental sciences with societal implications. The fellowship is designed to foster innovative and cutting-edge research in areas pursued by the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), aligned with the vision of Prof. Vikram Sarabhai.
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 one additional year based on justification and approval.
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.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step-01: The applicant visits the
PRL website
and navigate to the “Opportunities” section.
Step-02: Click on “Job Vacancies & Fellowship Programs” and select “PRL’s Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS)” to access the online
application form
.
Step-03: Fill out the online application form by completing all the mandatory fields and attaching self-attested copies of the required documents.
Step-04: Submit the application by clicking on the “Submit” button. Upon submission, you will receive an application ID for future reference.
NOTE:
Applicants must arrange recommendation letters from at least three non-PRL referees. These letters should be emailed directly to the Chairperson, PDF Committee at: pdf@prl.res.in.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, either online or in person, for the final selection.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
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 one additional year based on justification and approval.
Application Process
Apply Online
Step-01: The applicant visits the PRL website
and navigate to the "Opportunities" section.
Step-02: Click on "Job Vacancies & Fellowship Programs" and select "PRL's Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS)" to access the online application form
.
Step-03: Fill out the online application form by completing all the mandatory fields and attaching self-attested copies of the required documents.
Step-04: Submit the application by clicking on the "Submit" button. Upon submission, you will receive an application ID for future reference.
NOTE:
Applicants must arrange recommendation letters from at least three non-PRL referees. These letters should be emailed directly to the Chairperson, PDF Committee at: pdf@prl.res.in.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview, either online or in person, for the final selection.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | PRL’s Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS) |
| Short Title | PRLVISHWAS |
| Level | Central |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Science And Technology |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | All India |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | myScheme.gov.in ↗ |