IndiaMaster, PhDNext cycle not announced yetFully FundedIISc Bangalore Fellowship for International Students, PhD and M.Tech (Research) 2027
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The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bangalore, India, offers a fellowship to foreign nationals admitted to its full-time international research programmes, the PhD and the M.Tech (Research). The fellowship is fully funded for the programme duration at the same rate as the institute fellowship for Indian students, and includes on-campus hostel accommodation. IISc describes it as normally enough to cover tuition, hostel, mess and living costs. The monthly amount is not stated on the official pages, and there is no application fee. Candidates apply online through the IISc admissions portal via the Office of International Relations and may choose up to 3 departments. The 2027/28 deadline is not announced yet. The previous deadline for the 2026-27 intake was 23 March 2026. Applicants must hold a foreign passport without OCI status, and GATE or GRE scores are strongly encouraged.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsFully funded fellowship
Same rate as the institute fellowship for Indian students, normally enough for tuition, hostel, mess and living costs.
On-campus hostel
On-campus hostel accommodation for the programme duration.
No application fee
There is no application fee for international applicants.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll except: India
Required Documents
4 DocsIf available.
On letterhead or from an official email.
If available.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Fully funded fellowship, On-campus hostel, No application fee.
Eligible levels: Master, PhD.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Transcripts, Degree certificate, 3 recommendation letters, GATE or GRE scores.
Apply directly on the official website: https://oir.iisc.ac.in/?p=318. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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