National Renewable Energy Fellowship Programme” or a “National Solar Science Fellowship Programme” in India. However, India has been actively promoting renewable energy and sustainability through various initiatives and programs.

To get the most accurate and up-to-date information about any specific fellowship programs in the field of renewable energy or solar science in India, you should refer to the official websites of relevant government departments and organizations. Some potential sources to check include:

1. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India:
   • MNRE is the primary government agency responsible for the development and deployment of renewable energy in India. Check their official website for information on fellowship programs and other initiatives.
2. Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA):
   • IREDA is a financial institution dedicated to promoting renewable energy projects. They may have information on scholarship or fellowship programs related to renewable energy.
3. Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India:
   • DST supports various research and development programs in India. Check their website for fellowship opportunities in science and technology, including solar science.
4. Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs):
   • Leading educational institutions in India may offer fellowship programs and research opportunities in renewable energy and related fields.
5. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR):
   • CSIR is a premier scientific research organization in India. Explore their programs and fellowships related to renewable energy and solar science.

Scheme Details

1. National Renewable Energy Fellowship (NREF)

Fellowships will be provided for pursuing higher studies in renewable energy viz. M.Sc, M. Tech, Ph.D in renewable Energy technologies. Research Associates, Post-Doctoral Fellows will be provided financial support in MNRE institutions and other key institutions to pursue advanced research. Ministry would be guided by the norms of CSIR/DST/UGC for eligibility of the candidates for JRF/SRF/RA/PDF, AICTE guidelines for M.Tech and Department of Biotechnology norms for M.Sc in renewable energy. Fellowship programs are directly aligned to the overall requirement of renewable energy, research thrust areas identified by MNRE, identification of technology readiness levels and focus on commercialization. The technology areas will not be of generic nature but should involve frontier edge research in technology development with focused approach. The total number of fellowships to be supported during the period FY 2021-2022 to FY 2025-2026 is given in table below:

Selection criteria of the Institutes and candidates for fellowships under NREF are available in administrative approval of HRD scheme( 1,022kb, PDF) 

Funding pattern for fellowships under NREF

The funding pattern for fellowship for JRF/SRF/RA/PDF will be as per DST/MHRD/CSIR guidelines. For M.Tech and M.Sc., guidelines of AICTE and Department of Biotechnology respectively would be followed. These fellowship rates would automatically get revised as and when the CSIR/AICTE/DST revises the rates. The present fellowship rates are as follows:

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