INSPIRE Scholarship 2025: 10k+ Students Awarded; Check Eligibility & Benefits

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) supports young talent in India through the INSPIRE (Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research) scheme.

A recent Parliament report shows that thousands of students received scholarships under this scheme in the 2024-25 academic year. The program encourages students to build careers in science, engineering, medicine, agriculture, and veterinary.

Encouraging Young Minds in Science from School to Research

The INSPIRE scheme helps bright students pursue careers in science and strengthens research and development in India. It works through four main programmes:

• INSPIRE Internship – Introduces the top 1% of Class X students to science through special camps, sparking early interest in research.
• Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE) – Awards 12,000 scholarships yearly to students pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in basic and natural sciences. Each student receives ₹80,000 per year.
• INSPIRE Fellowship – Supports top M.Sc. graduates and INSPIRE Scholars doing Ph.D. programs, providing up to ₹42,000 per month.
• INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship – Helps post-doctoral researchers with up to 150 fellowships annually, offering ₹1.25 lakh per month and research funding.

Widespread Impact Across India

Strengthening India’s Scientific Future

The scheme supports bright students in building careers in science by offering guidance and financial aid at various study levels. With continued government backing, India’s science workforce will expand, driving discoveries in crucial fields.

Minister of Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh assured the Lok Sabha that the government remains committed to helping young scientists. The INSPIRE scheme plays a key role in strengthening India’s research system.

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