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J C Bose National Fellowship 2026

Awarded by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), India

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Research Fellow/ Scientist

Funding Type

Full Funding · Personal Fellowship + Research Grant

Eligible Courses

All areas of science and engineering

Eligible Nationalities

Open to Indian nationals working in institutions in India

Can Be Taken At

Accredited research or academic institutions in India

Provider

Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), India

Last Verified On

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for J C Bose National Fellowship 2026:

Applicants must:

  • Be an active scientist with outstanding research performance, evident from awards like the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize or fellowship of national science academies including engineering, agriculture, and medicine
  • Be in service at the time of nomination
  • Be an Indian national working in India
  • Not be availing any other fellowship from any government source while holding this fellowship
  • Be currently employed in a research or academic institute in India at the time of nomination
  • Understand that there is no fixed application deadline for nominations

Value of J C Bose National Fellowship 2026:

  • The fellowship amount is Rs. 25,000 per month in addition to regular income.
  • Research grant of Rs. 15.00 lakh per annum.
  • Overhead of Rs.1.00 lakh per annum to the host institute.

Application Process:

Nominations must be submitted online via the official portal.

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  • The deadline of J C Bose National Fellowship 2026 is N/A.
  • J C Bose National Fellowship 2026 is offered to Research Fellow/ Scientist degree.
  • J C Bose National Fellowship 2026 is offered for All areas of science and engineering.
  • J C Bose National Fellowship 2026 is open for: Open to Indian nationals working in institutions in India.
  • J C Bose National Fellowship 2026 is offered by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), India.
  • J C Bose National Fellowship 2026 covers Full Funding, Personal Fellowship + Research Grant.