The scholarship amount for a postdoctoral fellowship varies widely based on the specific program, institution, and country.
Generally, you can expect a stipend ranging from βΉ31,000 to βΉ80,000 per month, with additional research and contingency grants. Some programs also offer allowances like House Rent Allowance (HRA) and overhead costs.
Hereβs a more detailed breakdown:
National Post Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) by ANRF:
Rs. 80,000/- per month + HRA.
Candidates who have submitted their thesis but havenβt been awarded the degree receive Rs. 50,000/- per month + HRA.
SERB-PRISMβs N-PDF:
Rs. 55,000/- per month (consolidated) for those with a PhD.
Those who have submitted their thesis but havenβt received the degree get Rs. 35,000/- per month (consolidated).
Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam (IIMV) PDF:
Rs. 75,000/- per month (consolidated).
WISE Post-Doctoral Fellowship (WISE-PDF):
Rs. 67,000/- per month.
International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS) PDF:
Rs. 50,000/- plus HRA per month.
ICSSR Post-Doctoral Fellowship:
Rs. 31,000/- per month.
Conclusion
Postdoctoral fellowships offer a competitive stipend along with various allowances and benefits that support advanced research work.
Itβs important to compare different fellowships based on your qualifications and research goals to choose the most suitable opportunity.