Ministry: Ministry of Science and Technology
Scheme:
- The scheme was instituted to enhance international mobility of Indian research students having potential to create talented pool of globally trained manpower.
- It will provide opportunity for research students to gain exposure and access to top class research facilities in academia and labs across the world.
- It will offer opportunities for up to 100 PhD students admitted in Indian institutions for gaining exposure and training in overseas universities /institutions of repute and areas of importance to country for 1 year period during their doctoral research.
- The selected fellows will be paid a monthly fellowship amount, one-time contingency/preparatory allowances to cover visa fee, airport transfer charges, medical insurance etc.