ANRF National Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2026

📝 About ANRF National Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

The ANRF-NPDF is designed to identify and support talented young researchers in science and engineering for advanced postdoctoral research. The program encourages independent research in frontier areas, providing both financial support and mentoring to facilitate innovation and academic excellence.

🎁 Benefits of ANRF National Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

• Monthly Fellowship: ₹80,000 + HRA
• Annual Research Grant: ₹2,00,000
• Annual Overheads: ₹1,00,000

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have obtained a Ph.D., M.D., or M.S., or have submitted their thesis.
• Upper age limit: 35 years at the time of application.
• Post-Ph.D. limit: Applicants must apply within five years of their viva-voce examination.
• Fellows cannot work with their guide or co-guide, or in the same department or institution where they earned their degree.

📅 Application Date and Process

1. Prepare a research proposal in frontier areas of science and engineering.
2. Submit the application through the ANRF online portal.
3. Ensure adherence to age, degree, and mentor supervision eligibility criteria.
4. Submit before the deadline: 17 February 2026.

⏰ Application Deadline

17 February 2026

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

View details and apply for the ANRF National Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme via the official portal.

For more information, visit the official website or contact the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF).

• Monthly Fellowship: ₹80,000 + HRA
• Annual Research Grant: ₹2,00,000
• Annual Overheads: ₹1,00,000