Dr Kasturirangan Trust

FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

  • Honouring Dr Kasturirangan’s legacy of nation-building through knowledge and education
  • Supporting research that transcends disciplinary boundaries
  • Financial support worth Rs 4 lakh for selected fellows
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Please note that 2027 fellowship application is by nomination only.

Candidates must be from selected universities
and nominated by selected individuals, as defined by trust.

Nominations accepted from: November 1, 2026
Last date for submission: December 31, 2026
ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

Objectives

  • Supports emerging leaders committed to improving existing methods and systems to address educational and societal challenges.
  • Specifically targets individuals working on cross-disciplinary, interdisciplinary, or multidisciplinary topics that connect science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.
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WHAT THE FELLOWSHIP PROVIDES

Fellowship benefits

Financial support
Mentorship
Workshops
Dr Kasturirangan at the ISRO facility
RESPONSIBILITIES

Expectations from Fellows

Attend and actively participate in workshops and mentoring events over the period of fellowship

Present vision and updates on ongoing work during designated times

Uphold and demonstrate the values of Dr Kasturirangan in the professional sphere

Fellows from prior cohorts are encouraged to continue participating in the Trust’s events to build and sustain a lasting community

CURRENT CALL

Eligibility

The 2027 fellowship application is by nomination only. Candidates must be from selected universities and nominated by selected individuals, as defined by trust. No self-nominations are allowed.

Candidate must be an Indian citizen.

Candidate must have submitted their PhD thesis at an Indian institution between January 01, 2025 and December 31, 2026.

Candidate must have an offer for a postdoctoral position at an Indian institution, and due to begin by March 31, 2027.

Candidate must have demonstrated research ability through peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations.

HOW FELLOWS ARE CHOSEN

Review process

Nomination
Shortlisting
Interviews
Announcement
KEY DATES

Timeline

Nov 1, 2026

Nomination window opens

Dec 31, 2026

Last date of submission

Mid-March to early April, 2027

Shortlisted candidates invited for an interview

April 25, 2027

Fellows announced

HOW TO APPLY

Application process

Please note that formal applications are only by nomination.

If you have been nominated by someone from the selected panel, then you will receive an email notification from us. The email notification of your nomination will include the link to the online application portal, where you will need to submit your details, answer the prompts and upload the following documents:

Sample Curriculum Vitae
Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
Proof of PhD completion
Proof of PhD thesis submission between January 01, 2025 and December 31, 2026
Statement of purpose
Statement of purpose (approximately 450 words) detailing the problem being addressed and its broader significance to societal impact in the national context.

Tip: Try to demonstrate the interdisciplinarity of your work, its anticipated impact, and its relevance to academic, corporate, or public policy.

Vision statement
Vision statement outlining how the nominee’s research work will have community impact is required.

Please make sure to finish your application by December 31, 2026.