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INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research)

INSPIRE — Fellowships & Scholarships

Runs students and early career scholars with mentoring support for INSPIRE Fellowships & Scholarships in biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and materials science.

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About

INSPIRE — Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research — is a flagship scholarship and fellowship programme administered by India's Department of Science and Technology (DST), a nodal ministry body established in May 1971 under the Ministry of Science and Technology with an annual budget of approximately ₹6,067 crore (FY 2021-22). The programme spans the full pipeline from secondary school …

What this grant funds

Natural sciences, engineering, and S&T careers; all domains supported by DST.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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