Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has announced the details for the National Post Doctoral Fellowship on its official website.
The ANRF N-PDF is a prestigious research fellowship provided in India. This fellowship is designed to support Independent young researchers in frontier areas of science, engineering, and medicine.
The fellowship offers ₹80,000 per month, research grants, and mentorship for a two-year tenure.
Eligible researchers can submit their research proposals online before 17 February 2026.
| Funded by | Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) |
| Start date | 15 January 2026 |
| Last date | 17 February 2026 |
| Age Limit | 35 Years |
| Fellowship | ₹80,000/month + HRA |
| Tenure | 02 years |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfill the following conditions:
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- He / She should hold a Ph.D./M.D./M.S degree from a recognized university.
- Candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting the degree award are also eligible.
- The upper age limit for the fellowship is 35 years. Age relaxation of 5 (five) years will be given to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged & Women candidates.
- NPDF can be availed of only once by a candidate in his/her career.
Mentor Requirements
The applicant must identify a suitable Mentor under whom the proposed research would be carried out.
- Mentor must hold a regular academic/research position in a recognized institution in India and hold a Ph.D. degree in Science or Engineering.
- Cannot supervise more than two ANRF-NPDF fellows at a time.
- A candidate’s Ph.D. supervisor or co-supervisor cannot act as a mentor in the ANRF-NPDF.
Fellowship Amount & Grants
| Budget Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fellowship | ₹80,000/month + HRA |
| (Thesis submitted, degree awaited) | ₹50,000/month + HRA |
| Research Grant | ₹2,00,000 per annum |
| Overheads | ₹1,00,000 per annum |
How to Apply Online?
Applicants have to follow the steps for successful online submission of the application:
- Register on the ANRF portal
- Complete applicant profile (bio-data, photo, address, etc.)
- Ensure the mentor is also registered, and his / her profile is complete
- Submit research proposal details at the time of submission of the application: Project title (500 characters), Summary (3000 characters), Objectives (1500 characters), and Expected outcomes (1500 characters).
- Upload Work Plan & Methodology (PDF, max 3 pages, 10 MB)
Upload required documents (PDF format)
- Bio-data
- Age Proof Certificate
- Qualification Certificate
- Category Certificate (in case of Age Relaxation)
- Undertaking Certificate by the applicant
- Endorsement Certificate from the Mentor & Host Institute
- CV of Mentor
- Plagiarism Undertaking
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