IISER Berhampur Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship (PDRF) 2025-2026

If you are a young researcher in India with a freshly minted Ph.D, the applications are now open for the IISER Berhampur Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship, offering a prestigious and well-supported pathway to further your scientific career right at the heart of an Institute of National Importance. Here is everything you need to know.

📚 Fellowship Summary

• Location: Berhampur, Odisha, India

• Host Institution: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Berhampur

• Study Level: Post-doctoral research (PDRF)

• Target Group: Ph.D. holders (0–5 years post-PhD) and candidates awaiting degree (Research Associate tier)

• Fields of Research: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Computer Science

• Value & Coverage: Monthly stipend (plus HRA):

  • Research Associate (PhD awaiting): ₹42,000+HRA

  • PDRF (up to 1 year): ₹58,000+HRA

  • PDRF (>1–2 years): ₹61,000+HRA

  • PDRF (>2 years): ₹67,000+HRA

• Duration: Initial 1-year appointment, renewable annually up to 3 years upon review

• Application Deadline: Varies by departmen

• Start Date: Positions appear to open on a rolling basis; some PDFs showed joining windows between September 2024 and July 2025 . Confirm current intake periods on IISER Berhampur’s official portal

🌍 Scholarship Overview

Candidates awarded this fellowship will join as Postdoctoral Research Fellows (PDRF) (or Research Associate if Ph.D. is pending). Appointments begin with a one-year tenure that can be extended annually up to a maximum of three years based on performance. Selected fellows will work under faculty supervision, conducting research in their respective departments. Extensions hinge on rigorous annual performance evaluation.

🎁 Benefits

• Emolument & Housing: Competitive monthly stipend plus HRA (or campus accommodation if available)

• Accommodation: Institute housing provided subject to availability; otherwise HRA per Government of India norms

• Leave Entitlement:

  • 30 days Annual Leave per year

  • Additional on-duty leave for academic conferences, workshops, or visits

  • Up to 15 days medical leave (with valid certificate)

• Medical Facilities: OPD medical consultation available; fellows must obtain medical insurance coverage of at least ₹100,000 for the duration of tenure

• Access to Campus Facilities: Access to the same facilities as undergraduate and postgraduate students

• Interview Mode: For foreign nationals and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), interviews may be conducted via Skype

• Forwarding to DST-SERB: Selected candidates may be recommended to DST-SERB for additional financial support

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Ph.D. in relevant discipline with strong academic record

• Candidates awaiting Ph.D. award (thesis submitted, defense pending) can apply as RA (must provide submission proof)

• Experience: 0–5 years post-PhD (eligible for different stipend tiers based on experience)

• Age Preference: Preferably under 35 years at time of application

• Open to Indian nationals, foreign nationals, and OCIs

• Reservation per Government of India norms; exceptional candidates may receive relaxed eligibility

📝 Application Procedure

1. Visit the official IISER Berhampur career or postdoctoral job portal for current advertisement relevant to your field (e.g., Chemical Sciences)

2. Complete online application / registration as specified

3. Submit required documents via portal or per instructions

📂 Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Academic transcripts and mark sheets

• Proof of Ph.D. submission (for RA applicants awaiting defense)

• Research statement or summary

• Proof of identity/residency

• Additional documents as specified in individual department ads (e.g., letter from Ph.D. guide, publications)

💡 Extra Information & Tips

• Always refer to IISER Berhampur’s official website for the most accurate and updated advertisements—application deadlines and department-specific opportunities (e.g., Chemical or Biological Sciences) may vary.

• Some online aggregators list deadlines like “31 Dec 2026”—regard these as general guides; they may not reflect current openings

• Interviews are conducted periodically, so staying alert to fresh calls is key.

• If selected, besides stipend, consider applying for external grants like DST-SERB through the institute’s facilitation.

🔗 Apply Now

🔗 Official Link

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