CSIR HRDG Information

The Human Resource Development Group (HRDG) is a division of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India, dedicated to nurturing scientific talent and strengthening the country's Science & Technology ecosystem. HRDG carries forward a long-standing CSIR commitment: research fellowships and extramural research support have been part of CSIR's mandate since the Department of Commerce Resolution of 26 September 1942, with research schemes beginning in 1943. What we do: • Conduct the Joint CSIR-UGC NET for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and eligibility for Lectureship • Support doctoral and postdoctoral researchers through JRF (NET & GATE), SRF, Research Associateship, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Fellowship and Nehru Science Postdoctoral Fellowship • Fund research through Extramural Research Schemes, the Emeritus Scientist Scheme and Sponsored Research Schemes • Recognise excellence in Science & Technology through awards and honours • Facilitate scientific exchange through Travel Grants, Symposium Grants and Partial Financial Assistance Our aim is to build a strong base of highly qualified scientists, engineers and technologists, to encourage research in universities and institutions of higher learning, and to invest in basic and interdisciplinary research that shapes the technology of tomorrow. Follow CSIR-HRDG for fellowship calls, JRF-NET updates, results, awards, research grants and other announcements.