Ramanujan Fellowship 2025: Invitation for Nominations

Ramanujan Fellowship – Call for Nominations

About the Fellowship

The Ramanujan Fellowship is a prestigious and highly competitive initiative of the Government of India, administered by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). The fellowship is designed to attract exceptional Indian and Indian-origin scientists and engineers working abroad and encourage them to return to India to pursue cutting-edge research.

The programme aims to strengthen India’s research and innovation ecosystem by providing long-term support, academic independence, and access to institutional infrastructure for high-impact research.

Objectives of the Ramanujan Fellowship

• To identify and support outstanding researchers with a strong international research profile
• To encourage global Indian talent to contribute to India’s scientific advancement
• To enhance the quality and impact of research in Indian universities and research institutions
• To build a strong pipeline of future scientific leaders in India

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must fulfill the following conditions:

Nationality & Work Status

• Indian citizens or Indian-origin scientists and engineers
• Currently working abroad at the time of nomination

Age Limit

• Below 40 years of age

Educational Qualifications

• PhD / MD or
• Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology (Engg./Tech.) or equivalent

Research Profile

• A proven and outstanding research track record
• Evidence through high-quality publications, patents, or recognized scientific contributions

Employment Condition in India

• The applicant must not hold any permanent, contractual, or tenure-track position in any Indian university, institute, or organization at the time of nomination

Nature of Support

The fellowship is awarded for a duration of 5 years, providing comprehensive financial and institutional support.

Financial Support

• Fellowship Amount: ₹1,35,000 per month (including HRA)
• Research Grant: ₹7,00,000 per year
• Institutional Overheads: ₹60,000 per year

This support enables fellows to establish independent research programmes and pursue innovative, high-risk, high-reward research.

Selection & Nomination Process

• Nominations are accepted throughout the year
• Selection decisions are taken twice a year
• Candidates are evaluated based on scientific merit, research impact, and future potential

Detailed nomination guidelines and application procedures are available on the official ANRF portal.

Why Apply for the Ramanujan Fellowship?

• Prestigious national recognition
• Long-term funding stability
• Academic and research independence
• Opportunity to contribute directly to nation-building through science and innovation
• Access to India’s leading research institutions and laboratories

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