Learn about PMRF
Prime Minister's Research Fellows

This scheme is for improving the quality of research in various higher educational institutions in the country. . The institutes which can offer PMRF include all the IITs, all the IISERs, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru and some of the top Central Universities/NITs that offer science and/or technology degrees.

Starting Academic Year 2020-21, candidates can apply for PMRF through either Direct entry channel or Lateral entry channel. 

For eligibility and details about entry channels visit PMRF site.
https://may2020.pmrf.in/index.php/guidelines/eligibility-and-application-procedure

 List of Host / Granting Institutions

IISc Bangalore
All IITs
All IISERs
National Institute of Technology (NIT), Tiruchirappalli
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
University of Hyderabad
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
Jamia Millia Islamia
The University of Delhi

The following would be the PMRFs fellowship:

Year 1     -70,000
Year 2     -70,000
Year 3     -75,000
Year 4     -80,000
Year 5     -80,000

Apart from this, each Fellow would be eligible for a research grant of Rs. 2 Lakhs per year (total of Rs 10 Lakhs for five years).

For FAQ and contact visit:

https://may2020.pmrf.in/index.php/faq

https://may2020.pmrf.in/index.php/contact-us