Searching for Fellowships in India for Engineering Students 2025? Then check out the list of 12 Fellowships in India for Engineering Students 2025 below:
List of 12 Fellowships in India for Engineering Students 2025
1. Pivot Fellowship 2025- Research Fellowship Program by Simons Foundation
Researchers are invited to apply for the Pivot Fellowship program that will support researchers with a strong track record of success and achievement in their current field, and a deep interest, curiosity and drive to make contributions to a new discipline.
- Eligibility: Fellows and mentors must hold a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree in the natural sciences (astronomy, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, neuroscience and physics), engineering, mathematics, data science or computer science — and all subdisciplines therein — and be faculty at an academic institution or hold an equivalent position.
- Amount: A Pivot Fellowship provides one year of salary support of the fellow’s academic-year salary, whether normally paid over nine or 12 months, and a $10,000 research.
- Application: Applicants must apply through Simons Award Manager (SAM), sam.simonsfoundation.org. Informational videos on submitting applications in SAM can be found here.
- Deadline: The last date of application is May 15 2025.
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2. Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025
ICGEB offers Short-term fellowships for Postdoctoral studies in ICGEB Component laboratories to fund ongoing collaborative research between scientists from ICGEB Member States and research groups at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, Italy, New Delhi, India and Cape Town, South Africa, with the aim of facilitating access to the latest research techniques and to strengthen capacity building.
- Degree requirements: applicants should hold a recent PhD in Life Sciences or have at least 3 years of research experience.
- Duration: 1-6 months
- Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): Euro 2,300, New Delhi (India): US$ 1,590, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 25,000.
- Application: Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
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3. Indo-French Call for Joint Research and Innovation Project Proposals 2025
To catalyze a stronger and rejuvenated Indo-French scientific partnership, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India, and French National Research Agency (ANR), France are launching the 1st joint call for submission of the project proposals in “Green Hydrogen Innovations for Sustainable Energy Solutions”. This is in pursuance of the decision taken during the second meeting of the Indo-French Joint Committee of Science and Technology (JCST) which took place in Delhi NCR on January 18th, 2024.
- Theme: Green Hydrogen Innovations for Sustainable Energy Solutions
- Project Duration: Up to 3 years
- Funding: India: ₹9 crores (~1 million EUR)
- Application: Online submission at DST Portal, with a PDF sent to ranjith[dot]krishnapai[at]gov[dot]in
- Proposal Submission Deadline: May 6, 2025 (05:30 PM IST / 05:00 PM CET)
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4. USIEF Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships 2026-27
The Fulbright-Nehru Master’s Fellowships are designed for highly motivated individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities, have completed the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, have at least three years professional work experience, and are committed to return and contribute to their communities in India.
- Eligibility: Must have completed an equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a recognized Indian university with at least 55% marks. Applicants must either possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or a completed master’s degree; or a full-time postgraduate diploma from a recognized Indian institution, if the bachelor’s degree is of less than four years’ duration;
- Applications must be submitted online at: here
- Benefits:
- J-1 visa support;
- Round-trip economy class air travel from fellow’s home city to the host institution in the U.S.
- Funding for tuition and fees*, living and related costs; and
- Accident and sickness coverage per U.S. Government guidelines.
- Application Deadline: May 14, 2025, 23:59:59 hrs (IST)
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5. IGSTC 2+2 Call 2025-Research Grant by Indo-German Science & Technology Centre
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC), established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Government of Germany to promote research partnership of industrial relevance invites First Stage Proposals for joint R&D&I projects of industrial relevance in 2+2 Mode of Partnership in the thematic area.
- Eligibility: Applicants from public and private non-profit research organisations, public and private institutions of higher education, universities and public or private companies having R&D bases are eligible to submit an application. Principal investigators should be holding a regular/permanent position. Applications of SME´s are encouraged.
- Funding: Funding will be provided in the form of grants amounting up to ₹ 350 Lakhs per project for Indian partners (including up to INR 150 Lakhs for industry subject to the matching contribution from industry) and up to € 500.000 per project for German partners, for a period of up to three years, to cover project related costs including research staff. An additional funding period of up to two years maybe granted in exceptional cases.
- Application: To apply, kindly visit the following: Apply Online
- Deadline for submitting First Stage Proposals: 20 May 2025.
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6. USRF 2025 at Amity University, Noida
Amity University, Noida is offering an Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Programme in June 2025. The objective of this fellowship is to provide a unique opportunity to undergraduate students of Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, and Management to work on innovative research problems under the supervision of the faculty of Amity University.
- Eligibility: Students from India and abroad who have completed at least 2 years of study in UG Program.
- Duration: 4-8 weeks. Start from 12th Jun 2025.
- Support: 80% marks and above (till current semester): eligible for a fellowship of rs 1000 per week (shortlisting will be on merit basis).
- Application: Interested candidates can apply through this link.
- Deadline: May 11 2025.
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7. Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship 25-26 by East-West Center
Many of today’s biggest challenges arise from issues related to access to resources, environmental and economic instability, and gaps in effective governance. Addressing these requires leadership that is innovative, forward-thinking, and responsive to the needs of communities. Now in its second year, the Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship from the East-West Center and the Doris Duke Foundation will examine the vital connections between food security, energy systems, and leadership for the greater good.
- Eligibility: 5 to 10 years of professional leadership experience in any aspect of food and energy systems, including advocacy work in these sectors. Experience may comprise but is not limited to: elected officials, government agency representatives, advocacy group leaders, topic experts, community and industry leaders, artists, activists, and social and business entrepreneurs.
- Desirable: A minimum of 3 years of studies in a higher education institution sanctioned by a degree representing a full-time program of study is preferred but not required.
- Benefits: The Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship provides fellows with round-trip airfare to/from the program locations, program fee and materials, accommodation, travel insurance, meals, and some applicable visa-related costs (if required). This program is subject to postponement/cancellation due to prevailing and unforeseen circumstances.
- Application: Interested candidates can apply through this link.
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8. INSA Visiting Scientist Programme 2025
The Academy has been supporting basic and applied research in India since its inception. The type and quantum of support has changed over the years with the emergence of funding agencies of the Government of India that support scientific research. Presently the Academy supports individual scientists through the following programmes: INSA Distinguished Professorship; INSA Senior Scientist Programme; INSA Honorary Scientist Programme and INSA Emeritus Scientist Programme.
- No. of Awards: The number of INSA-Visiting Scientist positions to be awarded each year will be a maximum of 120 human months.
- Duration: The visiting position shall be availed to a scientist for a minimum period of one month to a maximum of six months in a laboratory or a research institution in a location in India.
- Salary: INR 30,000
- Application: Guidelines 2025
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9. Rotary Peace Fellowship Program 2026-27
Each year, Rotary awards fully funded fellowships for dedicated leaders from around the world to study at one of our peace centers. Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals or practitioners to become experienced and effective catalysts for peace.
- Eligibility: Have at least three years of full-time relevant experience in peace or development work.
- Duration: The programs last 15 to 24 months and include a two- to three-month field study, which participants design themselves.
- No. of Intake: Each year, The Rotary Foundation awards up to 50 fellowships for master’s degrees and 40 for certificate studies at premier universities.
- Application: Interested and eligible candidates can apply online via link
- Benefits:
- Tuition and fees,
- Room and board,
- Round-trip transportation, and
- All internship and field-study expenses.
- Deadline: Candidates have until May 15, 2025, to submit applications to The Rotary Foundation.
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10. Teach for India Fellowship 2026
The Teach For India Fellowship is an empowering movement to revolutionise education in India.
- Eligibility: You are eligible to apply for the 2026 Fellowship cohort if you:
- Completed graduation by June/July 2026.
- Are applying for the first time for 2026 Fellowship cohort, since July 2025.
- Are a citizen of India or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI).
- Application: Interested candidates can apply online via this page.
- Stipend: As a Teach For India Fellow, you will be paid a stipend of INR 25,344 per month. If you are relocating from your home city, you will receive a City Compensatory Allowance (CCA) ranging from INR 6,000 to INR 12,600 depending on your placement city during the Fellowship.
- Location: As a Teach For India Fellow, you will be placed in schools in underserved communities in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai or Pune. All Fellows will be required to reside in one of these cities during the period of the Fellowship.
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11. Google PhD Fellowship Program 2025
Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.
- Eligibility: Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
- Dates: Applications for the 2025 program will open on Thursday April 10, 2025 and will close on Thursday May 15, 2025 at 11:59:59pm AoE (UTC-12). Notification of decisions will be made in August 2025.
- Application: The Google PhD Fellowship Program welcomes applications for outstanding PhD students worldwide. The details of each Fellowship vary by region. Please see our FAQ for eligibility requirements and application instructions.
- Benefits: Early-stage PhD students
- Up to 4 year Fellowship
- US $50K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
- Google Research Mentor
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12. IndiaAI Fellowship 2025 under the IndiaAI Mission
As part of the FutureSkills initiative, IndiaAI Mission announces fellowships for PhD scholars. The IndiaAI FutureSkills aims to mitigate barriers to entry into AI programs by focusing on all levels of higher education in AI and will coordinate with existing efforts in skilling. Under this initiative, IndiaAI will offer fellowships to full-time PhD scholars researching in the field of artificial intelligence.
- Eligibility: The candidate shall pursue a Full-time PhD course in Artificial Intelligence.
- Application: Click here to learn more about guidelines for enrollment of academic institutes in IndiaAI PhD Fellowship.
- Monthly Fellowship: Rs. 38,750 per month till 4th year of PhD. (Support till PhD completion or 4 years whichever is earlier).
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2025.
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