ACM India has announced the Anveshan Setu Fellowship 2026–2027.
The fellowship programme is designed to provide an opportunity for PhD students in India to spend time with established researchers at leading academic institutions.
The 2026–27 cycle plans to support up to 50 students.
About the ACM India Anveshan Setu Fellowship
The Anveshan Setu Fellowship enables PhD students to visit a host faculty member and participate in their research group for four or eight weeks.
The programme is intended to help students:
- Learn research methodologies and best practices from another research environment.
- Gain a deeper understanding of their research area.
- Interact with experienced researchers and PhD students.
- Build academic contacts and collaborations.
- Develop greater confidence and enthusiasm for pursuing research.
Students may be allowed to visit the same or different mentors up to three times during three years, depending on performance and programme requirements.
Objectives of the Fellowship
The fellowship has two primary objectives:
- To provide CS/IT PhD students in India with an opportunity to experience research practices outside their parent institutions.
- To provide a longer and more intensive mentoring experience beyond the ACM India PhD Clinic.
Eligibility
Student Eligibility
The fellowship is open to full-time or part-time enrolled/registered CS/IT PhD students in India.
Students who have submitted their thesis and are waiting for evaluation or defense, but have reached the final stages of their PhD, are not eligible.
Fellowship Duration
Visits can be undertaken for either 4 weeks or 8 weeks.
The visit should take place between November 2026 and March 2027. The timing of the visit can be mutually decided by the student and host faculty within this period.
Fellowship Amount
ACM India will provide ₹30,000 per month to the student.
| Visit Duration | Fellowship Amount |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | ₹30,000 |
| 8 weeks | ₹60,000 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications Open | 21 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 October 2026 |
| Application Review & Mentor-Student Interaction | By 8 November 2026 |
| Announcement of Fellows | 9 November 2026 |
| Student Visits | November 2026 – March 2027 |
Official Notification: https://india.acm.org/research/anveshan-setu#h-tentative-timeline