Indian Institute of Science IISc Research Fellowships
Financial support for postgraduate and doctoral researchers at the Indian Institute of Science, covering monthly stipends for Ph.D., M.Tech. (Research), and Integrated Ph.D. programs.
Quick Facts
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Varies by program and entry cycle
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The Indian Institute of Science provides regular scholarships and fellowships to students enrolled in various postgraduate and doctoral programs from the date of joining the institute. Funding is tied to specific program levels, including Ph.D., M.Tech. (Research), M.Tech., M.Des., and Integrated Ph.D. programs, with distinct financial allocations for Junior Research Fellows and Senior Research Fellows.
Students joining the institute can receive funding from national agencies such as CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICMR, MHRD, AICTE, DAE, and DST depending on their mode of entry. Additionally, corporate and institutional scholarships from entities like GE, Infosys, IBM, HP, Tata, Philips, Bell Lab, Microsoft, and the Department of Electronics and Information Technology are available for deserving students.
Support duration is strictly regulated, providing a maximum of two years for M.Tech., M.Des., and M.Tech. (Research) candidates, and up to five years for Ph.D. candidates. Students receiving salaries from employers or sponsors are ineligible for these institute or government fellowships.
The admissions process requires applicants to complete online applications through the official portal, submit necessary academic records, and update national entrance test scores like GATE, JAM, or JEST within specified deadlines after results are declared.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Affiliation with India's premier science and engineering research institution
Monthly financial support for living expenses during research and coursework
Access to external fellowships from major corporate and government partners
Structured progression from Junior Research Fellowship to Senior Research Fellowship for doctoral candidates
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in India
Admissions and fellowships are governed by Indian national standards and institute regulations.
Eligibility Requirements
5 requirements
Documents Checklist
9 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Register on the Online Admissions Portal using a valid name, date of birth, mobile number, and email address.
Verify the email address through the confirmation link sent by the admissions system and verify the mobile number using the OTP.
Log in to the portal and fill out the personal details, educational history, and employment details if applicable.
Select program preferences and specific disciplines across course or research categories.
Upload the required passport photograph and signature files.
Review the application form, pay the application fee via net-banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI, and submit the application.
Application Timeline
May
Portal Opening
Online admissions portal opens for submissions
June
Application Deadline
Final date for submitting online applications and fee payments
August
Semester Commencement
Regular academic term starts on the first working day of August
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Ensure name and date of birth match your 10th certificate and degree certificate exactly, as they cannot be changed later.
Keep national entrance exam roll numbers ready during the initial application even if score results are pending.
Update your national entrance test scores within three days of result declarations via the applicant dashboard.
Submit a single application form if applying to multiple departments or disciplines within research and course programs.
Check spam or junk folders if confirmation emails from admissions domains do not appear in your main inbox.
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
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Students are awarded scholarships and fellowships starting from the date they formally join the institute.
Students who receive a salary from their employers or sponsors are not eligible for IISc scholarships or fellowships.
The fellowship for the Ph.D. program is provided for a maximum period of five years.
You can log into the admissions dashboard, select the update test results option, and submit your score within three days of the result declaration.
Check the Official Website
This scholarship typically opens around May. Confirm the current cycle and deadline on the official portal.
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