Question: Who can apply for Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Fellowship?

Answer: Here are the eligibility criteria for Innovation In Science Pursuit For Inspired Research (INSPIRE) - Fellowship:

Criteria, Enrolment in Ph.D., Current Employment details.Step 5: Check the Declaration Button. Enter Place, Date, and
Verification Code (CAPTCHA). Step 6: Click 'Submit'. Once you click the SUBMIT Button, a page will appear mentioning that your
application has been submitted successfully. A reference number will also be mentioned which shall be used for any
communication.ï»¿Note 1: Please SAVE your filled details before proceeding to the next section.Note 2: Fields marked * are
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that all the particulars you have provided are correct. You can click the 'PRINT PREVIEW' button to view the details entered.ï»¿Check
Application StatusOne can view the status of the application by entering the Application Reference Number in the portal. All applicants
selected for the INSPIRE Fellowship shall be informed by an Email notification sent to the registered Email ID.ï»¿Online Selection
ProcessTwo-tier selection process i.e. screening of eligible applications by an Internal Committee, followed by final selection through an
Expert Committee. However, the selection process will be expected to complete within 6 months from the last date of submission of the
application/requisite documents.The result (provisional/final offer/Rejection) of the selection process will be communicated to
individually selected candidates through an online web portal (www.online-inspire.gov.in) only. The result shall be uploaded on the
respective applicantâ€™s INSPIRE web-portal account only.Documents RequiredPassport size photographXth Class certificateMark
sheets for provided educational qualifications (12th Std., UG & PG Program)First Rank Certificate for applicants who are not INSPIRE
ScholarsAppointment letter (if employed)ï»¿If already enrolled in Ph.D.The curriculum vitae of the supervisorPh.D. Admission Letter
(By which Host Institute administration confirmed your Ph.D. admission)Fee ReceiptEndorsement LetterDetail Write up of research to be
doneï»¿If not enrolled in a Ph.D.The curriculum vitae of the three supervisors.ï»¿ï»¿For Change of Host InstitutionNo Objection
Certificates (NOCs) from the respective Host Institutes and Research Supervisors.Detailed Justifications for Change/transfer of Host
Institute for implementation of Fellowship.Ph.D. Research area with an up-to-date Technical Progress Report.CV of the Research
Supervisor at the new Host Institute.Upto date Financial Statement of Expenditure from the initial Host Institute (in case the fellowship
grant has been released to the initial host Institute of the INSPIRE Fellow).ï»¿After availing of the Research InternshipInternship
Report.Joining Report.ï»¿For Fellowship release in the subsequent yearsFinancial year-wise Statement of ExpenditureUtilization
Certificateï»¿Completion of Fellowship Tenure or Award of Ph.D. DegreeA copy of the Ph.D. degree certificatePh.D.
completion/discontinuation reportStatement of Expenditure (SE) and Utilization certificate(UC) of complete fellowship durationUnspent
balance receipt if any (unspent balance and other earnings against the released grant (if any), shall be remitted to the Consolidated Fund
of India (through Non-Tax Receipt Portal (NTRP) i.e., www.bharatkosh.gov.inï»¿NOTE: Soft copy of the Ph.D. thesis, published
research papers, and patent details if any shall be submitted in a USB storage device to the INSPIRE Programme Division of DST by
speed post.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat Is INSPIRE Fellowship?INSPIRE Fellowship is one of the components of INSPIRE
scheme implemented by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India to strengthen the Science and
Technology base of the country. This Component focusses on attracting students to pursue doctoral degree in basic and applied sciences
including engineering, medicine, agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy etc. after either masterâ€™s degree in science/engineering or
bachelor/ masterâ€™s degree in Medicine.When can we apply for INSPIRE Fellowship?Call for INSPIRE Fellowship applications is
announced during the 3rd/4th quarter of each financial year. Applications are sought from the eligible students through the given below
INSPIRE Web-portal: https://www.online-inspire.gov.inHow should I apply for INSPIRE Fellowship?One can apply for the INSPIRE
Fellowship, online mode, only against the call. To apply online, please visit the link ttps://www.online-inspire.gov.in and follow the
guidelines as given therein.Is It Mandatory To Produce The Rank Certificate In The INSPIRE Fellowship Format Or We Can Submit
What We Have Received From The Institution?Yes. It is mandatory to produce a Rank certificate in the prescribed INSPIRE Fellowship
Format only (Format is available at https://www.online-inspire.gov.in Provisional Rank certificate or mark sheet will not be accepted for
consideration of INSPIRE Fellowship application.What is the tenure of this Fellowship?Fellowship shall be tenable for a maximum
period of five years from INSPIRE Fellowship â€œEffective Dateâ€​ or completion of the Ph.D. program (i.e. up to the date of successful
Ph.D. viva-voce), whichever is earlier. The fellowship shall be governed by administrative norms and guidelines of the Host
University/Institute.What Would Be Our Designation After Selection Under INSPIRE Fellowship?The entry in INSPIRE Fellowship
would be only as Junior Research Fellow (JRF). There is no direct entry into Senior Research Fellow (SRF). The JRF or SRF under this
scheme shall be termed as an 'INSPIRE Fellow'.What is the amount of Fellowship?The Fellowship shall be governed through the Office
Memorandum of this Ministry of Number A.20020/11/97-IFD dated 6th August 2007; 31st March 2010; 21st October 2014 [No.
SR/S9/Z-09/2012] and SR/S9/Z-08/2018 dated 30th January 2019. However, HRA to the Fellows shall also be applicable as per GoI
norms depending upon the location of the Host Institute.What are the norms for Contingency Expenditure?Expenditure of contingency
grant would be governed as per host institution norms. The limit of the contingency grant is Rs. 20,000/annum. The unspent balance of
the contingency grant at the end of a year shall be adjusted to the next year with a maximum ceiling of Rs.20,000.What is PFMS?Public
Financial Management System (PFMS: https://pfms.nic.in) is being implemented by the Office of Controller General of Accounts,
Ministry of Finance in partnership with the National Informatics Centre. PFMS has established a common transaction-based online fund
management and payment system for the Schemes of the Government of India.Is It Mandatory That Host Institute Should Be Registered
Under PFMS For Receiving The Fellowship Grant?Yes. It is mandatory. Else Fellowship fund transfer shall not be done.I Am Already
Receiving Another Fellowship What Should I Do To Switching Over To INSPIRE Fellowship?When you receive the Final offer under
INSPIRE Fellowship please resign from the previous fellowship for switching over to INSPIRE Fellowship and put these details in
Joining-cum-Acceptance letter (Format provided at https://www.online-inspire.gov.in. Please do not resign unless you receive the Final
offer, ofINSPIRE Fellowship.I Have To Attend An International Conference, Would INSPIRE Fellowship Pay To And Fro Journey Fare
Charges?No.What Should Be Done For Getting The Next Installment Of My Fellowship?INSPIRE Fellow need to upload a Utilization
Certificate (UC), Statement of Expenditure (SE), Claim Bill (if any), and Annual Progress Report in the prescribed format(s) (available
at https://www.online-inspire.gov.in) in the INSPIRE web portal at the end of every year of completion for release of the next
installment.What are things to be remembered while preparing the correct and acceptable SE, UC and claim bill?The second installment
onward release to an ongoing Fellow will be considered if the unspent balance from the previously released Fellowship grant including
HRA shall be less than Rs.40,000/-. In case, multiple SE and UC have to be uploaded, please make the single file of multiple SE (s) and
another file of multiple UC(s) and upload at the appropriate place. SE and UC without the Seal of Competent Authority shall not be
accepted. Uploaded SE and UC should be clearly visible.How Much Time Will Be Taken After Uploading SE, UC, And Claim Bill For
Processing?From the date of upload of requisite documents, generally, the fellowship grant will be released within 2months.When Will I
Be Eligible For The Upgradation Of My Fellowship From JRF To SRF?The up-gradation of Fellowship from Junior Research
Fellowship (JRF) to Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) would normally be considered after completion of two (2) years of INSPIRE
Fellowship. However, it can be considered after completion of one year as JRF if INSPIRE Fellow has an acceptance of at least one
research paper (as a 1st Author) in any international peer-reviewed journal from the Ph.D. work carried out at the respective Host
Institute.I am INSPIRE Fellow, I got a government job. Can I join my job and hold my INSPIRE fellowship for some period? I want to
join INSPIRE Fellowship again after completing my probation period of job, with permission from Employer?If you join any job (full-
time or part-time), there is no provision of holding INSPIRE Fellowship and rejoining again after some time. Your Fellowship will be
discontinued from the date of joining of job.I Have To Wait For My Bank Details To Be Approved Before Submitting My Joining-Cum-
Acceptance Documents. Already DST approved bank details of respective institutions are available on the INSPIRE Web-portal. If you
select the required bank details from the list, then need not wait for its approval. You can directly upload your joining- cum-acceptance
report.I was awarded final offer of INSPIRE Fellowship. I had to upload bank details then Joining- cum-acceptance (JCA) within one
month of Fellowship Final offer. I could not do it within validity?If the selected INSPIRE Fellow fails to upload JCA within one month
from the date of issue of the final offer letter, the offer shall automatically stand withdrawn.My provisional offer validity is now over. I
could not upload my Ph.D. admission documentsin online portal?This is an automated process. If a student fails to upload his/ her Ph.D.
admission documents within the validity duration, the portal will get automatically closed and then he/ she will not be able to upload
Ph.D. admission documents for consideration for Final Offer. In that case, his/ her provisional offer will automatically stand withdrawn.I
had filled my Bank details after receiving Final offer and waiting for its approval. How wouldI know that my documents are approved?
Once you submit the host institute Bank details, usually it takes one week for approval. You are requested to regularly check your
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agriculture, veterinary, pharmacy, etc. after either masterâ€™s degree in science/engineering or a bachelor/ masterâ€™s degree in
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