Skip to the content

2,357 schemes, Central and State

A to Z Saved

tnrsp.comCentral and State schemes
Scheme Finder Search

A plain-English handbook to the government schemes of India

Research fellowship · Central

Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship

AKTINF: Maximum of 10

Published by Archana Editorial team

Updated 25 Oct 20266 min readOfficial listing text, not yet reviewedHow we write

On this page

    About this fellowship

    Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) will award "Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship" to outstanding engineers to recognize, encourage and support translational research by individuals to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.

    Department of Science and Technology (DST) in association with the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE) launched a Fellowship in the year 2017, named “Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship” to recognize, encourage, support, and promote translational research in engineering by Indian Nationals working in public funded institutions in the country, so as to transfer fundamental research output in viable technological products/devices/components/processes. In brief, the principal objective of the Fellowship is to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation, and technology development. This fellowship scheme has been named after the late Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India, who was a role model in Indian technology development and self-reliance. The scheme is being administered by the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) and implemented by the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE).

    Scope:

    All areas of engineering, innovation, and technology are covered by this fellowship.

    Duration:

    • The duration of the fellowship will be initially three years, extendable by up to two more years depending on the performance.
    • The fellowship can be held for a maximum of 5 years.

    Expected Outcome:

    This Fellowship is applicable for Translational Research Only leading to possible commercialized or deployable technology; pilot scale or field trial worthy technology; patent (filed/sold/commercialized); working model or prototype for demonstration and trial (in addition but not limited only to scientific publication).

    Fellowship:

    A Maximum of 10 Fellowships will be awarded per year.

    More from the official listing

    Implementing agency
    Indian National Academy Of Engineering
    Scheme for
    Individual
    Launched
    01 Jan 2017
    DBT (direct bank transfer)
    No
    Fellowships awarded per year
    Maximum of 10

    Stipend and support

    1. The fellowship amount is Rs. 25,000/- per month in addition to regular income.
    2. A Research grant of Rs. 15.00 lakh per annum.
    3. An Overhead of Rs. 1.00 lakh per annum to the host institute.

    Note: The fellowship is taxable as per the IT rule of the Government of India.

    Who can apply

    1. The scheme is applicable to Indian nationals working in India in various capacities of engineering profession in publicly funded institutions.
    2. The scheme is also applicable to Overseas Citizens of India working in permanent positions in publicly funded Institutions in India.
    3. The applicant should possess adequate professional qualifications and hold at least a bachelor’s degree with a proven outstanding track record in innovation or technology development.
    4. This applicant should have a minimum of five (5) years of service left in the parent organization as of the date of the award.
    5. The applicant should not be holding any other fellowship and in the event of selection, he/she will have to opt for only one of the fellowships.

    Papers to keep ready

    1. Identity proof of candidate

    2. Passport size photograph

    3. Proof of age

    4. Proof that the candidate is working

    5. Educational Qualifications certificates

    6. Details of Professional awards/recognition/fellowship

    7. Endorsement Certificate

    8. Bank Details (Bank Account Number, Name of the Bank, Bank Branch, and IFSC Code).

    9. Any other document, as required

    How to apply

    Online

    Nomination:

    • The nominations will be accepted throughout the year.
    • The nominations can be sent by the Heads of the Institutions/organizations, Presidents/fellows of National Science/Engineering Academies, SS Bhatnagar Awardees, and JC Bose awardees.
    • Self-nominations shall not be accepted.

    Forwarding of Nominations:

    Selection:

    • Selection of Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellows will be made by a Search -Cum-Selection Expert Committee specially constituted for the purpose, as per the broad guidelines of the fellowship

    Contact for more information on “Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship” at INAE:-

    Lt Col Shobhit Rai (Retd), Convener cum Member Secretary

    (Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship)

    Deputy Executive Director, Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)

    Ground Floor, Block-II, Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi - 110016

    Phone: 011-26582475, Email: inaehq@inae.in

    Website: www.inae.in

    Dates to note

    Applications opened
    1 Jan 2017

    Questions readers ask

    What is the objective of the Scheme?

    The principal objective of the Fellowship is to achieve excellence in engineering, innovation and technology development.

    Which is the implementing agency of this scheme?

    Indian National Academy of Engineering

    When was this scheme launched?

    The scheme was launched in the year 2017.

    What are the eligibility criteria for applying/availing the Fellowship?

    The scheme is applicable to Indian nationals as well as Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) working in permanent positions in engineering profession in public funded institutions in India.
    The applicant should possess adequate professional qualification and hold at least a bachelor’s degree
    This applicant should have a minimum of five (5) years of service left in the parent organization as on the date of the award.
    The applicant should not be holding any other fellowship and in the event of selection, he/she will have to opt for only one of the fellowships.

    What are the areas covered under this Fellowship?

    All areas of engineering, innovation and technology will be covered by this fellowship.

    What is the nature of support for the Fellow?

    The Fellow will receive a personnel Fellowship of Rs. 25,000/- per month in addition to regular income. A Research grant of Rs. 15.00 lakh per annum. An Overhead of Rs. 1.00 lakh per annum to the host institute.

    Can the fellow continue the fellowship after superannuation?

    No, the applicant fellow should have a minimum of five (5) years of service left in the parent organization as of the date of the award.

    When can a person apply for the Fellowship?

    The nominations will be accepted throughout the year.

    Shall the Self-nominations be accepted?

    No, the Self-nominations shall not be accepted.

    Who can nominate for the Fellows?

    The nominations can be sent by the Heads of the Institutions/organizations, Presidents/fellows of National Science/Engineering Academies, SS Bhatnagar Awardees, and JC Bose awardees.

    What is the duration of the Fellowship?

    The duration of the fellowship will be initially three years, extendable by up to two more years depending on the performance. The fellowship can be held for a maximum of 5 years.

    Is the personal fellowship received under this Fellowship scheme taxable?

    Yes, it is taxable.

    Know a family this could help? Send them this page.

    WhatsApp Telegram Facebook X

    tnrsp.com is an independent handbook and is not part of the Government of India or of any State government. Rules and amounts change: read the official order before you apply, and never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.

    This page shows the official listing as it was published; our team has not rewritten or reviewed it yet. Check the details on the official portal before you apply.

    Find more like this

    Ask about this page

    Please do not type your Aadhaar, ration card, bank or phone number here. Questions are answered by our editorial team when the official source gives the answer.