Are there any post-doctoral fellowships in India for women in 2025?

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for post-doctoral fellowships specifically for women researchers in India :graduation_cap:. I’ve heard about schemes like UGC Kothari Fellowship, DST Women Scientist Scheme (WOS), and SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship, but not sure which ones are open in 2025 and how to apply. Also, what’s the eligibility, stipend, and last date to apply? If anyone has received such fellowships or knows active ones this year, please share your experience and official links Are there any post-doctoral fellowships in India for women in 2025?

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Hi everyone! I’m looking for post-doctoral fellowships specifically for women researchers in India :graduation_cap:. I’ve heard about schemes like UGC Kothari Fellowship, DST Women Scientist Scheme (WOS), and SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship, but not sure which ones are open in 2025 and how to apply. Also, what’s the eligibility, stipend, and last date to apply? If anyone has received such fellowships or knows active ones this year, please share your experience and official links

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Yes, there are some really great post-doctoral fellowships in India for women researchers in 2025! If you’re looking to continue research after your Ph.D., here are some options you should definitely check out:

:purple_circle: 1. UGC Post-Doctoral Fellowship for Women Candidates

  • For unemployed women Ph.D. holders (up to 55 years)
  • Stipend: ₹38,800/month (1st 2 years), ₹46,500/month (after that)
  • Duration: Up to 5 years
  • You also get a contingency grant and additional help if you have a disability
  • Application opens yearly on the UGC portal (keep an eye there)

:green_circle: 2. WISE-PDF (Women in Science & Engineering - Postdoc Fellowship)

  • For women aged 27 to 60 years with a Ph.D. in Science or Engineering
  • Stipend: ₹55,000/month + HRA
  • Duration: Up to 3 years
  • Applications are open year-round on online-wosa.gov.in

:blue_circle: 3. SERB National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF)

  • Open to all, but women get age relaxation
  • Stipend: ₹55,000/month + research grant of ₹2 lakh/year
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Apply via: serbonline.in

:yellow_circle: 4. DST Women Scientist Scheme – B (WOS-B)

  • For unemployed women with degrees in science/tech (age 27–57)
  • Stipend varies:
    • ₹55,000/month (Ph.D.)
    • ₹40,000 (M.Tech/M.Phil.)
    • ₹31,000 (M.Sc.)
  • Plus up to ₹30 lakh for project funding!
  • Apply anytime: online-wosa.gov.in/wosb