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ACTIVEDisability Doctoral FellowshipUnverified / Pending Audit

National Fellowship for Persons with Disabilities (NFPwD)

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

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Benefit Amount

₹37,000 to ₹42,000 per month + HRA + ₹31,000 Escort/Reader Allowance

Education Level

PhD

Income Limit

No ceiling / Open

Award Type

FELLOWSHIP

About the Scholarship

Awards 200 doctoral research fellowships annually of ₹37,000/month (JRF) and ₹42,000/month (SRF) plus HRA and contingency grants for PwD scholars pursuing full-time Ph.D. programs.

Scholarship Benefits & Financial Award

Financial Aid: ₹37,000 to ₹42,000 per month + HRA + ₹31,000 Escort/Reader Allowance

Coverage Details: ₹37,000/mo (Years 1-2), ₹42,000/mo (Years 3-5), HRA, ₹20,500/year contingency, and dedicated escort/reader allowance of ₹3,000/month.

Eligibility Criteria

Target Category

Doctoral Fellowship, Disability Empowerment

Gender

ALL

Min. Academic Percentage

55% Marks

Family Income Ceiling

Not Specified

Required Documents Checklist

UDID Card

Master’s Degree Marksheet (min 55%)

Ph.D. Registration / Admission Certificate

Aadhaar-linked Bank Passbook

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