Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty Scheme (VAJRA) 2026
Apply to Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty Scheme (VAJRA) 2026 which can be taken at Host institutions in India and provides residence funding
Deadline: 20 Aug, 2026masters
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Overview
Details about Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty Scheme (VAJRA) 2026 Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty Scheme (VAJRA) 2026 is offered for Research Fellow/ Scientist degree in the field of Technology, Innovation & Development. You can apply to this scholarship here . The deadline for the sending your application is 20 Aug, 2026 . This scholarship is provided by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), India and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, residence funding . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals. Degree: Research Fellow/ Scientist Provided by: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), India Can be taken at: Host institutions in India. Provider: Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), India. Details are indicative and may change — verify on the official scholarship site before applying.
Eligibility
Eligibility: The scheme is open to overseas scientists, faculty members, and R&D professionals including Non-resident Indians (NRI) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI). The overseas scientist or faculty should be an active researcher working in a leading academic / research / industrial organization with significant accomplishments in research and development. Indian Collaborator(s) should be a regular faculty/researcher in public-funded academic/research institutions with significant ongoing research in the area of VAJRA Faculty. Nature & Duration of Support: The initial assignment will be for a period of one year extendable to subsequent years based on the collaborative outcome and interest. The residency period of VAJRA Faculty in the host institution would be for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 3 months every year. VAJRA Faculty will be provided US$15000 in the first month of residence and US$10000 in each of the subsequent months. If the assignment is for shorter durations, the amount will be provided on a pro-rata basis. No separate support is provided for travel, accommodation, medical/personal insurance, etc. However, the host institution may consider providing additional support e.g. highly subsidized on-campus / nearby off-campus accommodation. Documents required: CV of VAJRA Faculty (including academic qualifications, research experience, awards/honors, and publications relevant to research collaboration. Document size should not be more than 10 MB) Research Proposal Certificate from Lead Indian Collaborator Endorsement Letter from Indian Collaborator Institution Consent Letter from Institution of VAJRA Faculty Source : Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), India Disclaimer: All Content, Logo and Company names are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. Report inaccuracy in this page Related Lin
Benefits
Partial Funding , residence funding
FAQs
Who can apply for Visiting Advanced Joint Research Faculty Scheme (VAJRA) 2026?
Eligibility: The scheme is open to overseas scientists, faculty members, and R&D professionals including Non-resident Indians (NRI) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI). The overseas scientist or faculty should be an active researcher working in a leading academic / research / industrial organization with significant accomplishments in research and development. Indian Collaborator(s) should be a regular faculty/researcher in public-funded academic/research institutions with significant ongoing research in the area of VAJRA Faculty. Nature & Duration of Support: The initial assignment will be for a period of one year extendable to subsequent years based on the collaborative outcome and interest. The residency period of VAJRA Faculty in the host institution would be for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 3 months every year. VAJRA Faculty will be provided US$15000 in the first month of residence and US$10000 in each of the subsequent months. If the assignment is for shorter durations, the amount will be provided on a pro-rata basis. No separate support is provided for travel, accommodation, medical/personal insurance, etc. However, the host institution may consider providing additional support e.g. highly subsidized on-campus / nearby off-campus accommodation. Documents required: CV of VAJRA Faculty (including academic qualifications, research experience, awards/honors, and publications relevant to research collaboration. Document size should not be more than 10 MB) Research Proposal Certificate from Lead Indian Collaborator Endorsement Letter from Indian Collaborator Institution Consent Letter from Institution of VAJRA Faculty Source : Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), India Disclaimer: All Content, Logo and Company names are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them. Report inaccuracy in this page Related Lin
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