ANRF Ramanujan Fellowship 2026 : anrfonline.in

What is Ramanujan Fellowship?

Ramanujan Fellowship is meant for brilliant Indian/Indian Origin scientists and engineers from outside India to take up scientific research positions in India and for those scientists/engineers who want to return to India from abroad. The fellowship is scientist -specific and very selective. The Ramanujan Fellows could work in any of the scientific institutions and universities in the country and they would be eligible for receiving regular research grants through the extramural funding schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India. Last date of application is 31st December 2026.

Eligibility of Ramanujan Fellowship

** The Fellowship is open to brilliant Indian/Indian Origin scientists and engineers from abroad who are below the age of 40 years.
** The Nominee should possess a higher degree or equivalent, such as Ph.D. in Science/Engineering, Masters in Engineering or Technology/MD in Medicine, etc. and have adequate professional experience.
** These Fellowship are very selective and only those who have a proven/outstanding track-record as evident from their research publications and recognition’s would be eligible.
** In case the selected fellow gets any position such as permanent, tenure track or contractual position, he/she, will become in-eligible for receiving fellowship including research grant and overhead under the fellowship and has to relinquish the Ramanujan fellowship in total.
** The Fellowship is only for those scientists who are not holding any permanent/tenure track/contractual position in any Indian Institute/University.
** The Nominee should be working abroad at the time of nomination.

Amount of Ramanujan Fellowship

** The amount of the Fellowship will be Rs. 1,35,000/- per month (consolidated including HRA).
** In addition, each Fellow will receive a research grant of Rs.7.00 lakh per annum (for consumables, travel,research personnel & contingencies etc.) and Rs.60,000/- per annum as overhead charges.
** The Ramanujan Fellows will be eligible for receiving regular research grants through the extramural funding schemes of various S&T agencies of the Government of India.
** The duration of the fellowship will be for five years, and is not extendable.

How To Apply For Ramanujan Fellowship?

For successful online submission of the application the following points may be noted:
** Nominee need to register in ANRF online portal, www.anrfonline.in click here to register
** After log-in, Nominee need to fill all the mandatory fields in Profile Details section under User Profile which includes Photo, Institution, Address, etc.
** Under Form Submission, choose Scheme: Ramanujan Fellowship, and fill the Ramanujan Fellowship nomination form which includes details of Nominee Details, Qualification Details and Nominator Details, etc.
** Proposed area of research and brief outline of proposal of Nominee to be uploaded in single PDF file not more than 5 pages.
** After filling the details, Nominee should click on “Send to Nominator”.
** Nominator would receive intimation via email with a link to ANRF online portal, to view the filled-in Ramanujan Fellowship Nomination form.
** Nominator can choose to submit the nomination to ANRF or resend the form to Nominee for any revision.
** Once submitted, Nominee and Nominator will receive intimation regarding successful submission.

Apply Here : https://anrfonline.in/ANRF/Registration

Documents Required For Ramanujan Fellowship

** Nomination Letter (On letter head, duly signed and stamped)
** CV of Nominee
** Plagiarism undertaking

Contact Details:
Programme Officer:
Dr. Jacob V.V.
Anusandhan National Research Foundation
3rd & 4th Floor, Block II,
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi-110016
Tel: +91-11-26552216
Email: anrf-fellowships[at]anrf[dot]gov[dot]in

Program Director:
Dr. Shashi Bhushan Pandey, Scientist ‘G’
Anusandhan National Research Foundation
3rd & 4th Floor, Block II,
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road,
New Delhi-110016
Tel: +91-11-26511163, +91-11-26552261
Email: sbpscg.anrf[at]anrf[dot]gov[dot]in

What is the Last Date of Ramanujan Fellowship?

Last Date of Ramanujan Fellowship is 31st December 2026.

Author : Jency