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Prime Minister's Research Fellowship (PMRF) & INSPIRE

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This profile has been independently compiled from official gazette notifications and verified web domains. Source Authority Link: pmrf.in Authority: Ministry of Education (Central) • State/Region: Central Scheme (All India) • Last Audited: 24 Jul 2026

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Direct research and higher education funding for outstanding science and engineering students in premier institutions.

Detailed Summary

PMRF supports Ph.D. scholars in IITs/IISc, while INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) by DST funds basic science students.

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Comparison Criteria Benefits
Key Benefits
  • PMRF: Monthly fellowship of Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 80,000 plus Rs. 2 Lakhs annual research grant.
  • INSPIRE: Rs. 80,000 annual scholarship for basic sciences.

Eligibility Criteria Profile

Comparison Criteria Eligibility
Minimum Age Limit 21 Years or above
Domicile State All India (Central Scheme)

Application Process Guide

  1. Apply online on the PMRF portal or DST INSPIRE portal based on notification cycles.