The prestigious Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) is receiving applications from young researchers for the Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship.
The Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship (VISHWAS) aims to support outstanding young doctoral students who are interested in pursuing innovative scientific investigations in areas relevant to PRL.
| Fellowship | Vikram Sarabhai Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Organization | Physical Research Laboratory |
| Fellowship Amount | ₹1,00,000 per month |
| Fellowship Duration | 2 years (Initial tenure) |
Also see: IISc Post-Doctoral Fellowship (IPDF) 2026 – Apply Now
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfill the following conditions:
- They must be an Indian national
- Hold a PhD degree within four years from the date of award
- The applicant’s age must not exceed 35 years on the last date of application
- Research area should align with scientific disciplines pursued at PRL
Selection Process
Shortlisting will be based on the applicant’s academic credentials, research proposal, and recommendations from three reviewers. Shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview (in June/July 2024), either online or in person.
Application Timeline
The selection process will be conducted every quarter as per the following timeline:
| Review Cycle | Application Timeline |
|---|---|
| January Review | 01 September – 30 November |
| April Review | 01 December – 28/29 February |
| July Review | 01 March – 31 May |
| October Review | 01 June – 31 August |
Documents Required for Application
Applicants need to prepare the following documents while submitting the online application:
- Abstract of PhD thesis
- List of publications
- Detailed biodata
- Educational qualifications
- Work experience details
- Research proposal (maximum 2000 words)
The Research Proposal Should Include Motivation, Background/Introduction, Objectives, Methodology, and Expected outcomes.
Official Website: https://www.prl.res.in/prl-eng/opportunities/vishwas_fellowship