Education
Central Government Launches STEM Scholarship for Over 5,000 Young Researchers
The government unveiled a monthly fellowship scheme to support more than 5,000 youth engaged in advanced science and technology research.
Central government announced a special STEM scholarship programme aimed at nurturing Indian youth talent in science and technology on a global scale.
The scheme will provide a substantial monthly financial fellowship to over 5,000 students currently undertaking advanced research projects across the country.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen the nation’s research ecosystem and encourage young innovators to pursue cutting‑edge work.
Eligible candidates will be selected on the basis of merit and research relevance, with the fellowship intended to cover living expenses and research costs.
The scheme will provide a substantial monthly financial fellowship to over 5,000 students currently undertaking advanced research projects across the country.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen the nation’s research ecosystem and encourage young innovators to pursue cutting‑edge work.
Eligible candidates will be selected on the basis of merit and research relevance, with the fellowship intended to cover living expenses and research costs.