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Chandrasekhar Post-Doctoral Fellowships at Indian Institute of Astrophysics 2026

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Funding Type

Partial Funding · monthly stipend + annual contingency grant of INR 2,00,000 + other benefits

Eligible Courses

In all areas of astronomy and astrophysics

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of India

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria of the Fellowship:

  • Applicants must be Indian nationals.
  • Applicants must ideally be below the age of 32.
  • Applicants must exhibit exceptional scholastic merit.
  • Applicants must have outstanding credentials in the field of astronomy and astrophysics.

Application Process:

All eligible candidates must apply online to be considered for the fellowship.

Value of the Fellowship:

The successful candidates can avail of the following benefits:

  • Monthly Stipend:
    • INR 75,000 - candidates with 2 yrs experience
    • INR 80,000 - candidates with more than 2 yrs experience
  • Annual Contingency Grant: INR 2,00,000
  • Housing, Medical and other benefits (subject to availability).
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  • Chandrasekhar Post-Doctoral Fellowships at Indian Institute of Astrophysics 2026 is offered to Post Doc degree.
  • Chandrasekhar Post-Doctoral Fellowships at Indian Institute of Astrophysics 2026 is offered for In all areas of astronomy and astrophysics.
  • Chandrasekhar Post-Doctoral Fellowships at Indian Institute of Astrophysics 2026 is open for: Open to applicants of India.
  • Chandrasekhar Post-Doctoral Fellowships at Indian Institute of Astrophysics 2026 is offered by Indian Institute of Astrophysics.
  • Chandrasekhar Post-Doctoral Fellowships at Indian Institute of Astrophysics 2026 covers Partial Funding, monthly stipend + annual contingency grant of INR 2,00,000 + other benefits.