Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) is an initiative by the Department of Science of Technology (DST), Government of India. Through “INSPIRE,” the government hopes to strengthen the science and technological base of the nation. The INSPIRE Fellowship 2016 focuses on students who want to pursue a doctoral degree in basic and applied sciences including engineering, medicine, agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy etc. after either masters’ degree in science (M.Sc /B.Sc) or bachelor/ masters’ degree in engineering/ applied sciences (M.E./M.Tech.)
However, first rank holders from any college (including any autonomous college exam) are not eligible to apply.
INSPIRE fellowship scholars are selected purely on the basis of their:
All interested and eligible candidates must apply online at www.online-inspire.gov.in anytime between 6 September and 5 October, 2016.
Life Sciences – 00
Chemical Sciences – 01
Physical Sciences – 02
Engineering Sciences – 03
Earth & Atmospheric Sciences – 04
Mathematics & Statistics – 05
Medical Sciences – 06
Pharmaceutical Sciences – 07
Veterinary Sciences – 08
Agricultural Sciences – 09